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Wilders texted Richard de Mos: Amigo, fantastic! Your big head was even on my doormat

Richard de Mos of Hart voor Den Haag celebrated winning 16 seats in the local elections in The Hague with champagne and cake. He received congratulatory messages from Geert Wilders and Rob Jetten foll...

Contract extension is unlikely, but one can dream: He possesses a rare composure that Ajax so desperately needs

Takehiro Tomiyasu, a 27-year-old footballer, is noted for his exceptional composure and experience on the field. Although a contract extension is considered unlikely, his calm playing style is identif...

Almost all parties claim victory after local elections

Almost all political parties are claiming victory following the recent municipal elections, citing gains in individual seats or total votes. Celebrations took place on Thursday as parties highlighted ...

KLM suspends flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam until May 17

KLM has suspended all flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until May 17 due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This decision impacts routes from the airline's hub in the Netherlands to both t...

Largest party despite drunk driving accident: Limburg lead candidate overjoyed with election victory

Levin de Koster and his party, Vernieuwingsgroep, secured a significant victory in the Beekdaelen municipal elections, garnering over 30% of the vote. This success occurred despite De Koster's prior c...

The nose eats too: how aromas and food perfumes are increasingly being used in the kitchen

Joeri Hottentot, the founder of perfume brand Van De Zotte, creates specialized scent concepts and food perfumes designed to enhance the culinary experience. Working from Alkmaar, he develops complex ...

Sebastiaan wears two buttons: one with the party logo, the other with the face of his late father Alex van Luijn

Sebastiaan van Luijn attended an election night in Beverwijk wearing buttons to honor both the Samen Lokaal party and his late father, Alex van Luijn. His father was a co-founder of the party, and Seb...

'I thought: is everything lost now?' Danny van Leeuwen (Actiepartij) had a nerve-wracking evening but keeps his seat

Danny van Leeuwen, the leader of the Actiepartij, successfully secured a seat in the Haarlem municipal elections following a tense night of counting. He described the nerve-wracking experience as a "f...

Eurozone interest rate remains unchanged amid Iran unrest

The European Central Bank has kept the eurozone's key interest rate unchanged at 2 percent for the sixth consecutive time. This decision, made amid unrest in Iran, also saw the bank lower its economic...

Netherlands and allies 'ready' to assist in Strait of Hormuz

The Netherlands and five major allies, including the United Kingdom and Germany, have announced their readiness to support efforts in protecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This joint state...

Everyone on holiday! Donate your old tent for De Buurtcamping in Haarlem

Residents in Haarlem are encouraged to donate their old tents to support the De Buurtcamping initiative, organized by ANWB and Stichting De Buurt. The project aims to provide holiday opportunities for...

Hillegom seems to have reached a deal: BBH, D66 and Bloeiend Hillegom to form coalition

The political parties BBH, D66, and Bloeiend Hillegom are expected to form a new governing coalition in Hillegom following the municipal elections. Leaders from all three parties have expressed agreem...

GL-PvdA had the wind in its sails, then came the blow: the election's biggest loser

Despite recent polls positioning GroenLinks-PvdA as the largest party in the Netherlands, the coalition suffered a significant blow in the municipal elections. Party members had entered the campaign w...

What happens to your vote after the municipal elections?

Following the municipal elections held on March 18 in the Netherlands, this article explains the process of how votes are translated into seats within a new city council. It aims to clarify who repres...

Ouwehand: Do not stay silent about the rise of far-right parties

Esther Ouwehand, leader of the Party for the Animals, has stated that her party will not remain silent regarding the rise of far-right and radical-right parties following the Dutch municipal elections...

Parties must remove campaign signs within a week

Political parties in several Dutch municipalities, including Rotterdam, Tilburg, and Utrecht, are required to remove their own campaign boards within one week. This requirement was confirmed following...

Prosecutors demand prison and community service for man for incitement and threatening journalists

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a ten-month prison sentence, including seven months suspended, and 120 hours of community service against a man for threatening journalists Chris Klom...

Van Gogh thief Octave Durham threatened two men with death online, prosecution seeks prison: ‘I went much too far’

LIVE 2026 Municipal Elections | Extinction Rebellion responds to Hart voor Den Haag threats, losses for GroenLinks-PvdA, SP and CU

Hart voor Den Haag has threatened a harsh crackdown on Extinction Rebellion protesters using riot police and water cannons following the 2026 municipal elections. The climate activist group stated the...

XR to continue protesting despite De Mos ‘threats’

Extinction Rebellion has stated it will continue to protest in The Hague even if Richard de Mos joins the city government. The activist group maintains that threats from local political parties will n...

14-year-old sentenced for attempted attack on Pizzabakkers branch

An Amsterdam court has sentenced a 14-year-old boy for attempting to detonate a homemade explosive at a De Pizzabakkers restaurant on September 3. The youth was caught in the act by police surveillanc...

Corendon is the new operator of the luxury W Hotel in Amsterdam

Community officer, baby advocate and right-wing hardliner lose seats in Haarlem: Seven councilors forced out

Following the municipal elections in Haarlem, seven council members have lost their seats because they were ranked too low on their party lists to secure re-election. The departing politicians include...

Amsterdam man (19) arrested for armed robbery at Landsmeer drugstore

Prosecutors seek community service and prison sentence for art thief 'Okkie' over threats

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a ten-month prison sentence and community service for Octave D. for incitement and threats against journalist Chris Klomp and activist Norbert Dikkebo...

Local parties grow, losses for GroenLinks-PvdA, SP and CU

Local parties achieved record success in the Dutch municipal elections, winning 3,391 seats and capturing 34 percent of the vote. Meanwhile, national parties such as GroenLinks-PvdA saw a significant ...

Support for youth during Money Week

During the national Money Week in the Netherlands, various walk-in sessions will be held in Haarlem to help young people with financial questions regarding loans, taxes, and debt. The initiative aims ...

Gas supply secure for now, Dutch reserves almost empty

Gas network operator Gasunie reports that the gas supply for the Netherlands remains secure for the near future despite national reserves being nearly depleted. The risk of shortages is currently low ...

LIVE 2026 Municipal Elections | Local parties grow, losses for GroenLinks-PvdA, SP and CU

Local parties achieved a record result in the 2026 Dutch municipal elections, securing 3,391 seats and approximately 34 percent of the total vote. Among national parties, GroenLinks-PvdA experienced t...

Paternotte sees election result as a boost for the coalition

D66 parliamentary leader Jan Paternotte described the municipal election results as a boost for the national governing coalition. While the CDA lost 19 seats, the D66 and VVD saw significant gains, al...