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Bent steel, loose bricks and charred roofing material. Daniël (23) watched as his business in Zwaanshoek went up in flames: 'I've lost everything'

A devastating fire in Zwaanshoek has completely destroyed De Droog Automotive, a car garage business owned by 23-year-old Daniël de Droog from Haarlem. A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to he...

Trendy Dutch warm-up shirt sells out in an hour: 'You just want to look flex'

Orange warm-up shirts designed by the Amsterdam-based clothing brand Patta sold out within an hour of their release on Friday afternoon. Co-founder Guillaume Schmidt spoke about the high demand and po...

Jeffrey gave up his football dream when his mother fell ill: ‘Saw it as my responsibility’

Jeffrey, a 54-year-old man, sacrificed his professional soccer ambitions to care for his sick mother, a choice he viewed as his responsibility. Later in life, he faced difficulties in his career path ...

What happens to the orange fan gear if the Dutch team exits the World Cup early?

Dutch football fans and retailers are concerned about a potential early exit for the national team from the World Cup following mediocre performances in friendly matches. Retailers specifically fear b...

Anthropic must disable advanced AI models for non-Americans

American AI company Anthropic has announced it will abruptly disable its most advanced models for all users outside of the United States. This decision follows a U.S. government order to suspend acces...

Readers refuse to give Donald Pols a second chance at Tata Steel: ‘In two years you won’t hear from this man anymore’

A survey of 423 readers reveals that 68% believe former executive Donald Pols should not be given a second chance at Tata Steel following his departure. While 32% of respondents are open to a potentia...

PostNL and DHL: where to find a parcel locker in Haarlem

PostNL and DHL have installed parcel machines across various locations in Haarlem, allowing residents to send and receive packages 24/7. Users only need a mobile phone and a valid email address to ope...

Former Ajax director Alex Kroes in advanced negotiations with Austrian champions

Gerard (72) is convinced his meter is lying, but Vattenfall finds the real culprit

72-year-old Gerard Reulink suspected his new energy meter was faulty after receiving an unexpectedly high bill from Vattenfall. However, an investigation by the utility provider revealed the meter was...

Rijsttafel with an aftertaste: how a bargain can sometimes smell sour

A Social Deal offering discounted rice table vouchers at Ron Gastrobar turned out to be less advantageous than customers initially expected. The situation highlights potential issues with the transpar...

YouTubers making feature films: a seismic shift for Hollywood, but a success formula in the Netherlands

Entrepreneur Olivier Momma grew up abroad but started his company Ekster in Amsterdam: ‘My friends are 32, 33 – we don’t go to De Pijp anymore’

New office for consulting giant Arcadis in Zuidas: ‘When we look out the window, we see all the projects we are involved in’

US Department approves Paramount's billion-dollar takeover of Warner

The U.S. Department of Justice has approved the multi-billion dollar acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance. The antitrust division's decision clears a major regulatory hurdle for...

Inspection at Polish supermarket in Hillegom: rolls of snus among bulk candy, tobacco in the fridge and cigarettes among the chips

Authorities discovered illegal vapes, snus, and tobacco hidden among groceries during an inspection of a Polish supermarket in Hillegom. The items were found concealed in various places throughout the...

GVB cancels Saturday sailings on busiest IJ ferries due to skipper shortage

'We have built up a lot in recent years, we want to maintain that line.' Heemskerk entrepreneurs want to continue investing in the shopping area

Entrepreneurs in the center of Heemskerk have signed an implementation agreement to continue joint investments in the local shopping district beyond 2026. The move marks a significant step toward exte...

Young investor on edge of seat for SpaceX IPO but warns against easy riches: 'I won't buy until December or so'

Young investor Pelle van Essen is closely following the upcoming SpaceX IPO, which is expected to be the largest in history. Despite his fascination with space, Van Essen plans to wait until December ...

Elon Musk to become world's first trillionaire after SpaceX IPO

Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire following the record-breaking initial public offering of SpaceX. Shares of the company rose by 18 percent during the opening of the New York stock e...

SpaceX rises over 11% in market debut, Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire

SpaceX shares rose over 11 percent to $150 during its record-breaking stock market debut in New York. This surge in valuation has made founder and owner Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

Oil prices fall further on potential Iran-US peace deal

Oil prices continued to decline on Friday following news of a potential peace agreement between Iran and the United States. President Donald Trump indicated that the deal could be signed as early as t...

Climate experts warn Brussels: 'Don't tinker with industrial climate policy'

Climate experts from nine countries have urged the European Commission to maintain the current CO2 levy on power plants and industrial sectors. They argue that this tax is a fundamental component of t...

Hondius sets sail again for cruise after hantavirus outbreak

The m/v Hondius is scheduled to depart from Spitsbergen this Saturday for its first arctic cruise since a hantavirus outbreak occurred on the vessel. The expedition, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions,...

NAM not required to contribute to Groningen housing compensation for now

The Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (NAM) is currently not required to contribute to compensation payments for the decline in value of unsold homes in the Groningen earthquake zone. This decision te...

Auditors uncertain about Tata Steel due to coke oven plant risks

PwC accountants have expressed uncertainty regarding the future of Tata Steel Nederland following plans to revoke permits for two coking gas plants in IJmuiden. The annual report for the company's Dut...

Clothing line of Assen art heist perpetrator proves popular: 'Entire collection sold out'

The clothing line launched by Douglas Chesley W., a perpetrator of the Drents Museum art robbery, has sold out and its website is temporarily offline. Managed from prison, the collection features desi...

FIOD arrests 39-year-old entrepreneur on suspicion of supplying criminals in North Sea Canal area

Enthusiasm for Geesterduin 2.0. Politicians embrace plan for 215 homes in Castricum, but raise concerns over loading and traffic

Politicians in Castricum have approved the outlines for the Geesterduin 2.0 project, which includes 215 new homes and a renovated shopping center. While the developer has committed to building social ...

Van Essen: June 26 clarity on resolving nitrogen deadlock

Dutch Agriculture Minister Jaimi van Essen announced that the government will provide clarity on June 26 regarding plans to resolve the nitrogen lock. The initiative aims to create space for housing c...

TikTok made me do it! Long queues at these city center food spots

Viral social media trends are causing exceptionally long queues at various restaurants and shops in Amsterdam's city center, a phenomenon known as "TikTok queues." The article explores how these viral...