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Son Seth must fulfill the motocross dream of his father and grandfather, but he lacks the fire

No intercity trains between Haarlem and Leiden due to broken-down train

Intercity train services between Haarlem and Leiden Centraal are suspended due to a broken train. The disruption is expected to last until approximately 10:00 AM.

Politicians debate at Mendelcollege: 'You must stay in Haarlem and not end up in Hoofddorp'

Local politicians and students at Mendelcollege in Haarlem held a debate ahead of the municipal elections on March 18. The discussion addressed housing concerns for young people and the city's approac...

XR glues doors of multiple Amsterdam high schools shut

Extinction Rebellion glued shut the doors and chained the gates of approximately 35 high schools in Amsterdam to protest against the climate crisis and educational policies. The group left messages ca...

XR blocks access to Amsterdam high schools with glue and chain locks: classes cancelled at IVKO

Zita Pels (GroenLinks) forced to stand her ground during housing debate: ‘This is not polarizing’

Investigation into reported shooting in Velsen-Noord

Police responded to reports of a possible shooting at Stratingsplantsoen in Velsen-Noord on Wednesday evening. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation to determine exactly what occurred ...

Can I grow new plants from my houseplant's seeds?

In his weekly column, Boer Tom answers a question from reader Petra Hageman regarding the propagation of her Madagascar Jewel houseplant. Hageman asks if it is possible to successfully grow new plants...

Kleverparkfestival ends after forty years: 'It’s run its course, our permit became 1500 percent more expensive'

The Kleverparkfestival in Haarlem is being discontinued after forty years due to a 1500 percent increase in permit costs. It is the second event in the city to recently announce its cancellation, foll...

New museums are increasingly becoming experiences: "This is our vortex tunnel"

Amsterdam is seeing a rise in commercial experience-based museums that prioritize immersive environments and social media appeal over traditional art collections. While critics argue these for-profit ...

New museums are increasingly becoming experiences: "This is our vortex tunnel"

Amsterdam is seeing a rise in 'experience museums' focused on social media photos and immersive activities rather than traditional art collections. While these commercial venues aim to make learning a...

Nine out of ten times Danny Bakker scores with a header. After his miss, he scores an own goal in the semi-final: 'Focus shifts back to Sunday'

Telstar captain Danny Bakker experienced a difficult match during the KNVB Cup semi-final against AZ, missing a header before scoring an own goal. The mistake contributed to Telstar's defeat, though B...

Car ends up in Hoofdvaart Abbenes, driver slightly injured

A car crashed into the Hoofdvaart in Abbenes on Wednesday night, leaving the driver with minor injuries. Although the driver survived with slight wounds, the vehicle was heavily damaged in the inciden...

Demolition of De Meet sports hall causes no pain

Demolition of the De Meet sports hall and an adjacent pharmacy has begun to prepare for the De Strandwal development project. Construction of the new buildings is expected to start shortly after the d...

Depressed and anxious: health of workers in the Netherlands is declining significantly

Recent data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reveals a significant decline in the health of working individuals across the country. The findings indicate that employees are increasingly struggling wi...

Embassy cannot help stranded travelers in Thailand

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised travelers stranded in Thailand due to tensions in the Middle East to contact their airlines and travel insurers for assistance. The ministry clarified...

MDL Foundation wants more men in major cities to take bowel cancer test

The MDL Fund is launching a campaign this Thursday to encourage more men in major cities to participate in colon cancer screenings. The initiative follows reports of alarmingly low participation rates...

Nationwide rise in human smuggling on ferries, but IJmuiden-Newcastle route bucks the trend: ‘Less attractive for smugglers,’ says marechaussee

Human smuggling at Dutch ferry ports has increased nationwide, with the number of detected migrants rising from 70 to 107 in a single year. In contrast, the route between IJmuiden and Newcastle has se...

Toos & Henk - March 5

Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through the daily cartoon series "Toos & Henk." These illustrations are published every week from Monday through Saturday.

Paying ransom after Odido hack would have been pointless, experts say

Telecom provider Odido refused to pay a ransom to the Shinyhunters hacking group following a data breach, despite facing criticism from affected customers. Cybersecurity experts and insiders support t...

First-time buyers needed to borrow less for Haarlem homes last year

First-time homebuyers in Haarlem required an average mortgage of 429,000 euros last year to purchase a home. This figure indicates that starters in the local housing market needed to borrow less compa...

Cabinet must speed up AI rules, says watchdog AP

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has urged the new cabinet to accelerate the establishment of clear regulations for artificial intelligence. The watchdog warned that current oversight is insuf...

That 500 Amsterdam police officers viewed the Lisa file is not necessarily illogical: ‘Many staff members were involved’

Cafe owner Frank Mansro (1947-2026) was ‘remarkably quiet for an Amsterdammer’

Telstar forward Sem van Duijn critical after semi-final exit against AZ: We must look at ourselves and did not create enough chances

Telstar forward Sem van Duijn expressed disappointment after his team's elimination from the cup tournament following a semi-final loss to AZ Alkmaar. Van Duijn criticized the team's inability to crea...

Zeewegbar’s ’Jodeljump’ fails to help Telstar. Marco after 2-1 cup loss: ’Time to focus on survival’

Telstar has been eliminated from the KNVB Cup following a 2-1 defeat, ending their hopes of reaching the tournament final. Despite a late goal that gave fans in IJmuiden hope, the team will now shift ...

Fat bike ban text amended: words 'intimidation' and 'chases' removed

The Amsterdam City Council has approved a revised regulation allowing for fatbike bans in specific areas, removing controversial terms like 'intimidation' and 'chases' to ensure more generic language....

De Kuip remains a dream for Telstar after unlucky night in Alkmaar. White Lions fall in semi-finals

Telstar's KNVB Cup run ended in the semi-finals following a 2-1 defeat against AZ, which included two unfortunate own goals. The team will now shift its focus to the fight against relegation in the Er...

AZ back in cup final: Alkmaar profit from Telstar own goals to face NEC at De Kuip

AZ secured a spot in the KNVB Beker final after a 2-1 victory over Telstar, who conceded two own goals early in the second half. AZ is scheduled to face NEC in the final at De Kuip on Sunday, April 19...

Tourists seek more value for money and stay outside the city more often

A report by Amsterdam&partners reveals that a growing percentage of tourists visiting Amsterdam are opting to stay overnight outside the city or with friends to find better value for their money. This...