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Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (March 30 - April 6)
Haarlem is scheduled to undergo several roadwork projects and partial street closures from March 30 to April 6. Key areas affected include Van Marumstraat and Parklaan, requiring motorists to plan for...
Making sandwiches for the animal ambulance: Bonhoeffer College raises 200 euros
Students from Bonhoeffer College in Castricum raised 200 euros by selling sandwiches to support Dierenambulance Kennemerland. The funds will be used to assist the animal ambulance service in its rescu...
Red ring on your skin? A tick may have infected you with Lyme disease
During Tick Week, health experts are emphasizing the risks of Lyme disease transmitted through tick bites. Internist-infectiologist Joppe Hovius discusses the complexities of the disease, including wh...
Max Verstappen triggers ‘earthquake in Formula 1’ after comments about future
Max Verstappen's recent comments expressing doubt about his future in Formula 1 after the Japanese Grand Prix have sparked significant reactions in international sports media. Spanish publication Marc...
Regime text messages and death threats: Iranian asylum seekers feel unsafe even in the Netherlands
Iranian asylum seekers in the Netherlands report receiving death threats and intimidating messages from the Iranian regime, which targets dissidents even after they have fled abroad. These individuals...
Is the 'Mona Keijzer brand' strong enough to start her own party?
Mona Keijzer has officially split from the BBB party, leading to speculation about whether she will start her own political party or join another group. Observers and residents in her hometown believe...
Martin Bosma is an ‘ordinary’ MP again, but he still can't get used to it
Martin Bosma has returned to his role as a regular Member of Parliament for the PVV after serving as the House Speaker. While he has resumed his political challenges against opponents, he admits to mi...
Waste collection during the holidays
The waste collection schedule will be adjusted during the holidays in April and May. Residents are encouraged to check the updated dates to find out when refuse will be collected in their area.
Ali B avoids press before start of third day of sexual assault trial
Rapper Ali B arrived at the Amsterdam court on Monday for the third and final day of his trial regarding two counts of assault and two counts of rape. Despite a large press presence, the artist manage...
Cabinet to allow doctoral degrees at universities of applied sciences
Dutch Education Minister Rianne Letschert has proposed a new law to introduce doctoral degrees for students at universities of applied sciences (HBO) following practice-oriented research. The legislat...
Microcars not welcome on the ferry, extra checks
Authorities have announced that microcars are prohibited from using ferries and will be subject to increased inspections. Drivers are urged to comply with these regulations to avoid receiving fines.
Many cyclists dismount and walk through Korte Houtstraat: 'I don't feel like an argument every time'
The Korte Houtstraat has officially implemented a cycling ban following requests from residents for physical barriers, which the municipality rejected to ensure emergency vehicle access. Many cyclists...
RIVM: check for ticks to prevent disease
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has issued a warning regarding tick bites during 'Week of the Tick.' People are advised to check for ticks after being in natu...
Live | Ali B faces final day of appeal hearing
The final day of the substantive hearing in the appeal case against Dutch rapper Ali B is underway. This live blog provides real-time updates on the legal proceedings.
Egg prices have risen sharply in recent years
A study by the Dutch Consumers' Association (Consumentenbond) reveals that egg prices have risen significantly over the past five years. As a result, consumers can expect to pay more for traditional e...
Ronald Schröer finishes second at Zandvoort Circuit Run with bleeding foot after accidentally wearing wife's shoe: 'I don't want them back'
Ronald Schröer finished second in the 17th Zandvoort Circuit Run despite running with a bleeding foot after accidentally wearing his wife's right shoe. He completed the race in 36:58, finishing just ...
What makes a 'Heintje Davids' a successful one? Not the way I did it, at least
The author examines the Dutch expression "Heintje Davids," which is used to describe someone who repeatedly returns after announcing their retirement. They share a personal anecdote about mistakenly b...
What are affordable pesticide-free alternatives to snack vegetables?
Following reports that snack vegetables may contain high levels of pesticides, many parents are seeking safer ways to ensure their children consume enough produce. While organic options provide a toxi...
Ben can ski pain-free despite bone growth after free boot adjustment
Ben Keesom, who suffers from a bone growth in his ankle, is now able to ski painlessly after receiving a free custom adjustment to his ski boots. The modification was provided by Skicentrum Heemskerk ...
From marshy field to global airport: Schiphol marks exactly 100 years in Amsterdam's hands
Amsterdam is marking the 100th anniversary of acquiring Schiphol Airport from the Ministry of War on April 1, 1926. The airport transitioned from a muddy military field into a global aviation hub, wit...
Almost as many Dutch people digitally skilled as two years ago
According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), 84 percent of Dutch citizens aged 16 to 75 possess basic digital skills in 2025, a slight increase from 83 percent in 2023. The data indicates that 16 percen...
Beau van Erven Dorens calls it 'shitty' that RTL Tonight is ending
Presenter Beau van Erven Dorens expressed his disappointment during Sunday's broadcast of RTL Tonight regarding the network's decision to cancel the show. He described the news of the program ending a...
Court: Mayor was allowed to fine Haarlem business for oversized terrace
A judge has ruled that Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen was authorized to impose a penalty on restaurant Markd for maintaining an oversized terrace on Damstraat. The court confirmed that the mayor acted withi...
Farmers pressure cabinet: ‘Follow Germany and open the hunt for the wolf’
Dutch farmers and the agricultural organization LTO Noord are urging the new cabinet to permit wolf hunting to reduce the population to manageable levels. They argue that wolves increasingly target ea...
Number of suspects in Haarlem drops for second year in a row
The number of crime suspects in Haarlem has decreased for the second consecutive year, with 1,160 residents identified as suspects in 2023. These figures were recently released by the Central Bureau o...
Amnesty warns of human rights violations at World Cup
Amnesty International has warned of serious human rights risks associated with the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament, scheduled for June and...
Person injured in fight at asylum seekers' center in Southeast
A man was injured and hospitalized following a fight involving four people at an asylum seekers center on Hogehilweg in Amsterdam-Zuidoost. Emergency services responded to the scene after 9:30 PM, but...
Code yellow in coastal provinces due to showers with heavy wind gusts
The Dutch weather service KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for the coastal provinces and the IJsselmeer area for Sunday night into Monday morning. Heavy showers are expected to bring wind gusts r...
Abbenes to get second-hand bicycle bridge with poem on the side
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer is installing a second-hand bicycle bridge over the Hoofdvaart canal near Abbenes. The bridge will feature a poem on its side written by local polder poet Leo Richar...
How John Bijl became the world's largest fern grower thanks to a 'magic box' invention
Vitro Plus, led by John Bijl, has become the world's largest fern grower, controlling 80% of the global market with 40 million mini-plants produced annually. Based in Zeeland, the company’s success ...