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Majda I. allegedly incited others to prostitution at Accuraat care facility: ‘She is the queen of the whores, she takes many minors’

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...

Rutte maneuvers through questioning in classic Rutte style: here are the four key moments

Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee in The Hague to defend his government's policy decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic. He navigated the questioning ...

Lieke Martens speaks about loss of son Eden: 'We will never forget him'

Former Dutch football player Lieke Martens has shared her personal story regarding the loss of her son, Eden, who passed away after 24 weeks of pregnancy. She spoke about how the tragic event has prof...

🔴 Watch live: Special Olympics opening ceremony in Haarlem

The Special Olympics National Games for people with intellectual disabilities are taking place this weekend in Haarlem and the surrounding region. The event kicks off with an opening ceremony at the H...

Next COVID inquiry week kicks off with Diederik Gommers

Diederik Gommers will kick off a new week of public hearings by the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gommers, a former Outbreak M...

Lawyer: Promes has 'significant personality issues'

During an appeal hearing, the lawyer for former soccer player Quincy Promes claimed his client has significant personality issues and requested a psychological evaluation. The defense highlighted Prom...

'Many people don't eat enough of this, even though it’s crucial for your skin': tips from a skin dietitian

Skin dietitian Eva Snoeck explains that nutrition plays a vital role alongside skincare in maintaining healthy skin. She highlights the importance of specific ingredients, particularly an antioxidant ...

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,...

Rutte: Netherlands narrowly escaped code black during pandemic

Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte testified before a parliamentary inquiry commission that the Netherlands narrowly avoided a "code black" healthcare collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic. He stated th...

Cabinet will not yet raise age limit for high-risk gambling

The Dutch cabinet has decided against raising the minimum age for high-risk gambling from 18 to 21. State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen argued that a higher age limit could drive young adults toward u...

Online gambling ad ban in the works due to rising addiction

The Dutch cabinet is moving toward a total ban on online gambling advertisements due to a significant rise in the number of players since legalization. This measure is being introduced to address the ...

Rutte defends informal COVID crisis talks: 'Where you could share big emotions'

Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte testified under oath before a parliamentary inquiry committee regarding his government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rutte defended the use of informal co...

Schoof: Insufficient effort put into reaching COVID critics

Former top official Dick Schoof told a parliamentary inquiry committee that the Dutch government failed to adequately reach citizens who were critical of COVID-19 and vaccination policies. He stated t...

Schoof: COVID measures remained strict due to poor compliance

Dick Schoof, former top official at the Ministry of Justice and Security, told a parliamentary inquiry committee that COVID-19 measures remained strict because public compliance with basic rules decli...

Woman with 2-year-old son desperate after Amsterdam apartment explosion: ‘Our medication is inside’

Following a major explosion at an apartment complex in Amsterdam-Osdorp, hundreds of residents were evacuated and provided with hotel accommodations by the city. Resident Wilhelmina Ahmed and her fami...

Special Olympians from the Caribbean Netherlands arrive: "Everyone is a star"

Thirty athletes from Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius have arrived at Schiphol Airport to participate in the Special Olympics held in Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer. The delegation will compete in variou...

No alternative to initial corona approach, says Schoof

Dick Schoof, the former top official at the Ministry of Justice and Security, testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee regarding the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He stated...

Watch the COVID hearing of Schoof, senior official at the time

Former top official Dick Schoof appeared before the parliamentary inquiry committee today to discuss decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte is also scheduled to...

Car crashes into tree in Santpoort-Noord, driver under the influence of drugs

An 18-year-old driver from Velsen was arrested on Thursday evening after crashing their car into a tree in Santpoort-Noord. Police took the driver into custody for operating a vehicle while under the ...

Rutte appears for COVID inquiry, what awaits him? ‘He has one weak point: his memory’

Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is scheduled to testify on Friday before a parliamentary inquiry commission regarding the Netherlands' handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing focuses on ...

Red Cross: asylum pact can lead to stress, mental health issues

The Red Cross warns that new European asylum rules taking effect this Friday could lead to increased stress and mental health issues due to potentially longer wait times for asylum seekers. The organi...

Laughter and tears: Bo (26) organizes Parkinson's meetings

Inspired by his father's diagnosis, 26-year-old Bo organizes support meetings for Parkinson's patients and their families at the Museum van de Geest in Haarlem. These themed sessions provide a space f...

Addicted Haarlem burglar to enter clinic soon; children frightened after he smashed school window

A 25-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to eight months in prison, with two months suspended, for committing multiple crimes while under the influence of alcohol in February. The court also ...

Seven injured in explosion and fire in Amsterdam Nieuw-West

Seven people were injured, one seriously, following an explosion and fire at an apartment building in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Thursday night. Local authorities reported that the incident occurred on O...

🔴LIVE: Crane demolishing building hit by explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp

A powerful explosion and subsequent fire destroyed a fitness studio in Amsterdam-Osdorp on Wednesday, resulting in at least seven injuries and the evacuation of 400 nearby residents. Emergency service...

Major fire after explosion on Osdorper Ban, multiple casualties feared

A massive fire broke out on the Osdorper Ban in Amsterdam following a powerful explosion that was heard across the city. The fire department reported multiple expected victims and evacuated a nearby a...

Ebola cases rise to nearly 700, over 130 deaths

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 676, with 136 deaths reported by the country's health ministry. This follows a recent surge of about 40 new inf...

Linnaeusstraat area opposes drug bus: 'Soon this will be the Zeedijk of the eighties'

Your child graduated, cheers! How to approach alcohol use together

Over 185,000 students in the Netherlands received their final exam results today, which often leads to celebrations involving alcohol. The article provides guidance for parents on how to monitor and m...