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Entry ban for Grote Hout and Koningsweg in Velsen-Noord starts in December to curb cut-through traffic with cameras

Starting in December, a driving ban will be implemented on the Grote Hout and Koningsweg in Velsen-Noord to reduce cut-through traffic. Enforcement of the new regulation will be carried out using lice...

Honor the pink giants who paved the way

The author describes visiting IHLIA, Europe's largest LGBTQ+ archive, which is located inside the largest public library in the Netherlands. The archive is portrayed as a significant cultural treasure...

New to the cabinet, immediately tested by war: this is Tom Berendsen, the Foreign Minister

Tom Berendsen, a 42-year-old CDA politician, has taken office as the new Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs and faces his first major test with a debate on the war in Iran. Known for his expertise and ...

Jayden, Faith-Lynn and Sam open fruit shop at school: 'It went well and everyone liked it'

Three first-year students at Vellesan College in IJmuiden have launched 'Fruitjes', a student-run shop offering healthy fruit snacks and drinks. The project opened on Wednesday following weeks of prep...

Study: More low-income households than affordable homes for the group

A recent study in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region reveals a significant mismatch between household incomes and housing costs, with low-income households far outnumbering available affordable homes. ...

Pressure on football pitches in Haarlem: more matches than average in North Holland

Soccer fields in the municipality of Haarlem are experiencing high demand, with 7,794 matches played per season according to figures from the KNVB. This represents a higher frequency of matches per fi...

Zelensky to visit Paris Friday for talks with Macron

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris this Friday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. The discussions involve a coalition of int...

This chilling documentary is mandatory viewing for Dutch politicians advocating for new nuclear power plants

Dutch military transports more stranded citizens from Oman to Egypt

A Dutch Defense aircraft evacuated 75 Dutch citizens and three other individuals from Oman to Hurghada, Egypt, last night. The operation was coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to assist tr...

Many Dutch entrepreneurs see Trump's policies as biggest risk

Dutch entrepreneurs doing business internationally identify US President Donald Trump's trade policies as their most significant geopolitical challenge. Approximately half of these business owners rep...

Experts: accelerate energy transition and keep Groningen gas as a safety net

A group of 22 safety and energy experts recommends that the Netherlands accelerate its energy transition to reduce reliance on foreign energy imports. The experts suggest maintaining the Groningen gas...

Owners still in Australia, but cat Floki found after a year: Feels like a movie

A Bengal cat named Floki has been reunited with his owners after going missing for ten months from his home in Amsterdam. Although his owners are currently in Australia due to travel delays, the cat w...

Housing associations slam municipality: Bloemendaal is not a state within a state

Housing corporations Brederode Wonen and Pré Wonen have criticized the municipality of Bloemendaal for failing to increase its social housing stock. The organizations emphasized that Bloemendaal must...

Margot has ‘hopelessly’ much green algae on her terrace: ‘Farmer Tom, how do I get rid of it? Help!’

In a weekly column, a reader named Margot asks Boer Tom for advice on how to remove an overwhelming amount of green algae from her terrace. She seeks a solution to the persistent issue that has affect...

Frisian artists take center stage at King's Day concert in Dokkum

The annual King's Day concert will take place on April 22 at Theater Sense in Dokkum, featuring Frisian artists. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will attend the event alongside organizers of t...

Forty North Holland and Flevoland council groups demand end to expat tax breaks: 'Excessive pressure on housing market'

Forty local council factions from North Holland and Flevoland, led by Haarlem's PvdA, are calling on the Dutch Parliament to end the 30% tax break for expats. The group argues that the incentive place...

The most expensive petrol is in Wieringermeer, the cheapest in Amsterdam. These are the most affordable gas stations in North Holland

As fuel prices rise significantly, a report by Noordhollands Dagblad identifies Amsterdam as having the cheapest petrol in the province of North Holland. The study highlights the most affordable gas s...

No unaccompanied minor males at Tolweg asylum center: Heemskerk and Uitgeest reach firm agreement after tough talks with COA

The municipalities of Heemskerk and Uitgeest have reached an agreement with the COA regarding the asylum seeker center on the Tolweg border. Under the new terms, the facility will not house unaccompan...

Velsen municipality shares digital security concerns but will not yet take action on US tech dependence

The municipality of Velsen has acknowledged concerns regarding digital security and its dependency on American technology but will not take immediate action to reduce this reliance. The announcement f...

Faster green transition makes the Netherlands more resilient to war

A group of 23 experts in energy and security argues that the Netherlands must accelerate its transition to sustainable energy to enhance national security and independence. They warn that in a world o...

Toos & Henk - March 12

Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The illustrations are released every Monday through Saturday.

Fuel tax cut would solve nothing structurally: ‘Inefficient blunt instrument’

In response to rising fuel prices caused by the conflict in Iran, Dutch politicians are increasingly calling for a reduction in gasoline excise duties. However, TNO researcher Peter Mulder warns that ...

Increasing share of Amsterdam region residents' income spent on housing costs

Homeless Timmy (47) got a home through HVO-Querido: ‘I said: is the roof terrace included? Give me that contract!’

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Netherlands once again doing too little to improve nature

A new report released on Thursday indicates that the Dutch government is failing to take sufficient action to improve nature quality in the Netherlands. Although some progress has been made, it remain...

Two-star restaurant Spectrum in Waldorf Astoria hotel to close at the end of May

Kesbeke supports pregnant women in conflict zones with pickles for Doctors Without Borders

Zita Pels (GroenLinks): You don't have to take this from your landlord

Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels has launched a new hotline to help residents identify and contest unfairly high rents, modeled after a successful initiative in Rotterdam. The project targets negligent la...

The 5 of… Former Sheer frontman, songwriter and singer Bart van Liemt: ‘New songs for musical photo album’

Former Sheer frontman Bart van Liemt is returning to the stage this spring after a hiatus from the spotlight since 2015. The Haarlem-based musician, known for his 2000s Britpop hits and work with the ...