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Donald Pols stumbles over pro-apartheid past. 'This man wasn't just a little wrong, he was truly wrong'

Donald Pols, the former director of Milieudefensie, has been dismissed from his position at Tata Steel after reports surfaced regarding his past. Investigations revealed that Pols served as the chairm...

Dutch Ministry of Defense to phase out software from controversial company Palantir within two years

The Dutch Ministry of Defense plans to stop using software from the American technology company Palantir within the next two years. State Secretary Derk Boswijk stated that the government aims to tran...

Viva! Care Group receives silver sustainability certificate: 'We are an example for the sector'

Viva! Zorggroep has been awarded a silver certificate from Milieuthermometer Zorg for its commitment to sustainability. This certification recognizes the healthcare organization's environmental effort...

Haarlem family business installs massive heat pump as Dick (70) loves ‘the thrill of the challenge’

A local family business, Gascontrol, has installed the largest heat pump in the North Holland province on top of an office building in Haarlem. The project was led by 70-year-old Dick Pieters, marking...

Thousands of holidaymakers to Portugal see flights cancelled Wednesday due to strike: ‘No right to compensation’

Thousands of travelers heading to Portugal on Wednesday face flight cancellations due to a general strike. Passengers are not entitled to financial compensation as the strike is considered an extraord...

KLM cancels flights to Uganda after Ebola measures

KLM has temporarily suspended its flight services to and from Entebbe, Uganda, following the implementation of international travel restrictions due to an ebola outbreak in Central Africa. Although En...

BNNVARA to cut 79 jobs starting next year due to budget cuts

Dutch public broadcaster BNNVARA announced it will cut 79 jobs starting in 2027 due to budget reductions in the public broadcasting sector. The reorganization involves the elimination of 46 existing p...

Six arrested for laundering 38 million euros, including accountant

Amsterdam police arrested six men, including an accountant, on suspicion of laundering at least 38 million euros linked to fraud and drug trafficking. The suspects allegedly used shell companies and f...

Deadlock over Sandevoerde campsite continues: ‘Waiting for owner to provide all information’

The stalemate regarding the nature permit for camping Sandevoerde in Zandvoort continues as the environmental service awaits additional data from the entrepreneur. A final decision on the permit can o...

Mayor closes building due to illegal gambling

Mayor Jos Wienen ordered the six-month closure of a business premises on Hendrik Figeeweg in Haarlem on June 2, 2026, after a police raid uncovered illegal high-stakes poker games and drugs. The inspe...

Six Amsterdam residents arrested for laundering at least €38 million; suspect injured by chainsaw during raid

Shop closed after assault and illegal vapes

Mayor Jos Wienen closed a shop on Generaal Cronjéstraat in Haarlem for three months following an inspection in late May. Authorities discovered over 500 illegal vapes, hard liquor, and an undocumente...

Velsen-based company scores high in AI processes and ranks in the global top 500

WorldEmp, a company based in Velsen, has been recognized as one of the top 500 organizations globally for its excellence in AI management. The ranking highlights the firm's effective integration of ar...

Air traffic in Belgium halted for next few hours due to employee unrest

Air traffic to and from Belgium is suspended between 2:00 PM and 9:00 PM due to employee unrest at the air traffic controller Skeyes. This disruption, confirmed by Eurocontrol, affects all flights wit...

Koopman fishing shop in Bennebroek struggling: 'Poles and Ukrainians are our new customers'

The Koopman angling shop in Bennebroek is experiencing a decline in customers but anticipates a boost as the predator fishing season reopens on June 1st. Owners Peter Koopman and Stuart Nicholson note...

Tata Steel cuts ties with Donald Pols again after information about past

Tata Steel Netherlands has ended its association with Donald Pols, the former director of Milieudefensie, just days after he started as head of sustainability and communication. The company made the d...

ACM: Grid operator doing too little to tackle power grid congestion

The Dutch regulator ACM has ordered grid operators to take additional measures this year to address increasing power grid congestion. The regulator determined that current efforts are insufficient to ...

Ecowende wind farm turbines to get red blades to prevent bird collisions

The upcoming Ecowende wind farm will paint some turbine blades red to investigate if the color makes the rotating rotors more visible to birds. This research aims to determine if the increased visibil...

Direct sleeper trains to Italy starting at the end of this year

Starting December 14, the Dutch-Belgian railway company European Sleeper will launch a direct night train service from Breda to Milan. The new route will operate three times per week, offering travele...

Albert Heijn Zandvoort evacuated after fire alarm

An Albert Heijn supermarket in Zandvoort was evacuated on Tuesday morning after a fire alarm was triggered. No injuries were reported during the incident.

Late-night snacks still possible in Amsterdam West: district to keep many snack bars open late

7,300 households waiting for power connection, list is growing

Grid operator Liander reports that approximately 7,300 households and small businesses are currently waiting for an electricity connection. Due to increasing pressure on the power grid, wait times hav...

Sydney Sweeney launches own production company and signs deal with Sony

Actress Sydney Sweeney has launched her own production company named Honey Trap. She has also signed a first-look deal with Sony Pictures, giving the studio the initial opportunity to develop projects...

New law forces companies to pay back wages

The Dutch cabinet is introducing a new law to ensure employees who have been underpaid receive the wages they are owed. This measure specifically aims to protect labor migrants from exploitation and h...

NASA: Blue Origin launch site repair will take a long time

NASA official Jared Isaacman stated that repairs to the Blue Origin launch site following a rocket explosion will likely take a significant amount of time. The base may not be fully restored until 202...

Haarlem to get international train service to Antwerp, Ghent, and Paris as GoVolta adds stop

Starting December 14, train operator GoVolta will launch a daily international service connecting Haarlem to Paris, with intermediate stops in Antwerp and Ghent. The company specifically chose Haarlem...

Inflation soars to 3.5 percent in May, Iran war makes everything more expensive

Inflation in the Netherlands rose to 3.5% in May, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. The increase is primarily driven by rising fuel and ener...

Documentary reveals just how filthy the North Sea floor is

The documentary 'De Noordzee BV' highlights the 'Fishing for Litter' project, which has removed more than 8.5 million kilograms of trash from the North Sea over the last 25 years. It explores the moun...

New name for merged Bloemendaal and Heemstede welfare organizations: 'Says in one word what we stand for'

The welfare organizations WIJ Heemstede and Welzijn Bloemendaal have officially merged and rebranded under the new name 'Sterk Bloemendaal Heemstede.' The organization introduced a new logo and visual...

Tens of thousands of households can get paid for dimming solar panels

Dutch grid operator Enexis is partnering with the company Zonnedimmer to pay tens of thousands of households to temporarily shut off their solar panels. This initiative is designed to prevent the powe...