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Inmate dies after fire in single cell at Dordrecht prison

A prisoner has died following a fire in a single cell at the correctional facility in Dordrecht. The Judicial Institutions Service confirmed the incident after it was initially reported by regional me...

Fake pharmacist from Haarlem arrested for stealing heavy painkillers

A woman from Haarlem was arrested for posing as a pharmacy worker to steal oxycodone from elderly residents by claiming their medication was contaminated. The suspect carried out the scam at least six...

A look inside Velsen's democratic process: ‘They make policy, but how do they know what’s going on?’

Residents of the Velsen municipality visited the town hall in IJmuiden to participate in the "Guest of the Council" program. The initiative aims to provide citizens with insight into how local governm...

Dennis and Laura earned much more, but now they must pay back more than 5,000 euros

Entrepreneurs Dennis and Laura earned significantly more than expected in 2025, resulting in a repayment requirement of over 5,000 euros. Their increased income from lifestyle coaching and constructio...

Registration opens for ten-week pregnancy course from GGD Zaanstreek-Waterland region

GGD Zaanstreek-Waterland has opened registration for a 10-week pregnancy course titled 'Relaxed pregnancy and prepared childbirth' for residents in the Zaanstreek and Edam-Volendam regions. The progra...

Amsterdam tenants report increasingly extreme security deposits of up to €8,600

Role swap at ChristenUnie: Yvonne Buit becomes Provincial Council member and Michel Klein duo-committee member

Michel Klein is stepping down as the leader of the ChristenUnie faction in the North Holland Provincial Council after eleven years. He will swap roles with Yvonne Buit, who currently serves as a duo-c...

Large fire on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Amsterdam-West extinguished

Large fire on roof of houses on Willem de Zwijgerlaan, many fire engines present

A large fire broke out on the roof of an apartment building on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Amsterdam on Monday morning. Numerous fire trucks responded to the scene after reports began coming in around 9:...

Michiel Huisman lands detective role in American series

Dutch actor Michiel Huisman has been cast as a detective in the upcoming NBC series 'What the Dead Know.' He will star alongside 'Orange Is the New Black' actress Taylor Schilling in the American prod...

More and more people starting cooking or baking services from their own kitchens

Inspired by social media and television shows like Heel Holland Bakt, an increasing number of people are starting food businesses from their home kitchens. However, authorities warn that 90% of these ...

Uitgeest Tolpad nearly finished, Heemskerk section must wait until 2028

The construction of a safer Tolpad connecting Uitgeest and Heemskerk is nearing completion, with the new bicycle path finished and the footpath expected to be ready within days. While the Uitgeest por...

These are the top amateur football scorers from the Haarlem region

This article provides an overview of the leading goalscorers in amateur football within the Haarlem region. It highlights the top-performing players currently active in local regional competitions.

Top layer benefits most from mega-profits: ‘A trick to earn even more’

Fewer employees in the Netherlands are participating in company share programs, which could have served as a valuable pension supplement. This trend is driven by decreasing incentives, resulting in on...

Toos & Henk - March 10

Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his 'Toos & Henk' comic strips. The illustrations are published daily from Monday to Saturday.

60-year-old driver arrested for DUI after collision and attempt to flee in Leiden [update]

A 60-year-old man from Heemstede was arrested in Leiden on Tuesday morning after crashing his car into a lamp post while under the influence. The driver attempted to flee the scene following the colli...

Situation at metro stations during Ajax-Benfica uncontrollable and unsafe according to GVB staff

GVB employees reported that the situation at Amsterdam metro stations during high-risk football matches, such as Ajax against Benfica, was unsafe and uncontrollable due to extreme overcrowding. Intern...

Rembrandt thought marksman Frans Banninck Cocq was a ‘scoundrel’ and a ‘prick’

Twelve-car pile-up on A1, long traffic jam towards the city

Twelve vehicles were involved in a chain-reaction collision on the A1 motorway at the Watergraafsmeer junction near Amsterdam. The accident caused significant traffic congestion, with most lanes close...

Recommended diesel price tops 2.50 euros per liter for the first time

The average recommended diesel price in the Netherlands has surpassed 2.50 euros per liter for the first time. This price surge, which also affects gasoline, is attributed to the ongoing conflict in t...

How the expat debate went: ‘You are just as much an Amsterdammer as we are!’

Food and non-alcoholic beverages lower inflation, tickets more expensive

In February, inflation in the Netherlands remained stable at 2.4% compared to the previous year, matching January's figures. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), while food and non-alcoholic bev...

Even Betondorp cannot escape housing market madness: 3 million euro home

A former school building in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Betondorp is for sale for nearly 3 million euros, reflecting the extreme price increases in the city's housing market. The 327-square-meter pr...

Two brothers caught with 35 cobras and two nitrates in bedrooms at parents’ home. ‘We take this very seriously,’ says judge

Two brothers from Heerhugowaard were brought before a police judge after 35 cobras and two nitrate fireworks were discovered in their bedrooms. The judge emphasized the severity of storing illegal exp...

Velsen Municipality reverses decision: 5,000 glass ornamental fish will not return to Kromhoutstraat in IJmuiden due to high costs and budget pressure

The municipality of Velsen has decided not to reinstall 5,000 glass decorative fish on Kromhoutstraat in IJmuiden due to high costs and budget constraints. This decision reverses a commitment made in ...

Huis ter Hagen in Driehuis gripped by persistent flu virus: ‘We lost many people, even during COVID it wasn’t this bad’

The Huis ter Hagen care home in Driehuis experienced a severe two-week flu outbreak that resulted in numerous deaths and the closure of shared facilities. Staff reported that the impact was exceptiona...

Dutch navy ship to protect French aircraft carrier and Cyprus from Iranian missiles and drones

The Netherlands has officially confirmed its participation in a French maritime defense mission to protect a French aircraft carrier and Cyprus. A Dutch naval ship will be deployed to provide security...

Doctors sound alarm over shops selling vapes to schoolchildren: ‘Unimaginable. Would you sell these products to your children too?’

Doctors in the Netherlands are warning that many physical shops are illegally selling vapes and cigarettes to minors. New research indicates that 38 percent of students successfully purchase vapes at ...

GroenLinks-PvdA Castricum calls for resistance: No more steel slag in our municipality

The GroenLinks-PvdA party in Castricum is urging the local government to resist national regulations that would allow the use of steel slag in the municipality. Party representative José Smits stated...

No sound insulation in wall between parsonage and De Krocht, municipality knew long before renovation: ‘No action despite promises’

A resident of a rectory adjacent to Theater De Krocht has taken the municipality of Zandvoort to court over the lack of sound insulation in a shared wall. Despite claims that the municipality was awar...