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Did you know? 3 facts about the municipal elections in Haarlem

Haarlem residents will participate in municipal elections on March 18, 2026. The article presents three facts about the upcoming vote, including details on the number of council members and the specif...

New domestic violence support center opened in Amsterdam-Amstelland

The Amsterdam-Amstelland region has opened a new support center called Filomena to assist victims of domestic violence and child abuse. Located on Elisabeth Wolffstraat in Amsterdam, the center provid...

Maarten van Gessel (67) temporarily at the helm of Woningbedrijf Velsen: ‘I look forward to supporting the corporation in this transition phase’

Woningbedrijf Velsen has appointed 67-year-old Maarten van Gessel as its interim director to lead the housing association during a transition period. Van Gessel will remain in the position until a per...

Amsterdam again builds fewer homes than planned

The municipality of Amsterdam failed to meet its housing construction target last year, starting work on only 6,053 permanent and 660 temporary homes. This combined total falls short of the city's ann...

We want to give back: Lorenzo, Evren and Ties to mentor young musical talents in Delftwijk City

Three rappers and producers from Haarlem, named Lorenzo, Evren, and Ties, have taken over the music studio at the Delftwijk City youth center. They aim to mentor and support young local musical talent...

Telstar scarf also popular among AZ supporters

AZ supporters, including Stefan Boerkoop and his mother Willy, gathered to purchase a highly sought-after Telstar scarf. The item has seen significant interest from fans in Alkmaar, who waited in anti...

Dutch fuel prices rise further: ‘Slowly toward record levels’

Fuel prices at Dutch gas stations increased for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. While advisory prices from major oil companies have risen by...

Energy suppliers limit fixed contracts due to high gas prices

Energy suppliers Vattenfall and Eneco have temporarily restricted fixed-term contracts due to soaring gas prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The rise in costs has made energy procuremen...

Odido must change course after ‘chillingly cold’ response to massive data breach: ‘They give customers nightmares’

Communications expert Jan Driessen has criticized internet provider Odido for its "fearfully cold" response to a major data leak affecting millions of customers. Driessen warns that the company must c...

Amsterdam housing construction to surge in 2025

The article reports on a significant increase in housing construction starts in Amsterdam for the year 2025. It details the quantity and types of new residential projects being initiated as part of th...

'What on earth are you talking about, we are being liberated!' shouted Iranian writer Keyvan Shahbazi on Pauw & De Wit

Footage of suspect in Hoofddorp house explosion on Opsporing Verzocht

The Dutch television program Opsporing Verzocht aired footage of a suspect involved in an explosion at a home in Hoofddorp in late December. Police are searching for a young-looking man wearing a Monc...

Free lead check for your Amsterdam garden: arrange it before summer

Amsterdam residents can apply for a free soil lead check for their gardens to ensure safety before the summer season. The initiative aims to identify potential lead contamination which can still be fo...

Frank Mansro, 'neighborhood father' from De Pijp, dies at 78

Frank Mansro, the beloved owner of Café Mansro in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood, has passed away at the age of 78. Known as a 'neighborhood father' and a prominent figure in the Surinamese communi...

Telstar striker Sem van Duijn not afraid of 'Kees Luijckx scenario' against parent club AZ: 'If I score, I score'

Telstar striker Sem van Duijn expressed his readiness to score against his parent club AZ, dismissing any hesitation about playing against his employer. Van Duijn recalled a previous cup encounter whe...

Explosion at house in Nieuw-Vennep, police investigating

An explosive device detonated at a residence in Nieuw-Vennep during the night between Tuesday and Wednesday. No injuries were reported, and the property sustained minimal damage while police continue ...

Operator of The Coffee Spot Turfmarkt wants to keep business but lacks permit: ‘I’ve put a year and a half of love into it’

The owner of The Coffee Spot on Turfmarkt in Haarlem is legally challenging the local municipality to obtain a catering permit and prevent the closure of his business. During a court hearing, the entr...

Nevin Özütok (65) reveals what led to her downfall as Beverwijk alderman: ‘Do you realize you’re overstepping your bounds?’

Nevin Özütok, a former alderman in Beverwijk, has publicly shared the events leading up to her forced resignation following allegations of transgressive behavior. Despite receiving praise for her wo...

One third of municipal election candidates are women

One-third of candidates for the upcoming municipal elections are women, according to an analysis of candidate lists from all municipalities by the foundation 'Stem op een Vrouw'. This figure matches t...

North Sea Foundation: Uninsured ships a risk, but shadow fleet a greater threat

The North Sea Foundation is advocating for mandatory insurance for smaller sea vessels under 300 tons to improve maritime safety. While highlighting the risks posed by these uninsured ships, the organ...

LIVE KNVB Cup | AZ can reach final for second year in a row, Telstar aim for upset in Alkmaar

AZ and Telstar face off in the second semi-final of the KNVB Cup in Alkmaar. AZ aims to reach the final for the second consecutive year, while Telstar is making its first semi-final appearance since 1...

'Girls' houses' on WhatsApp popular among teens, but everyone is watching

Young girls are increasingly using WhatsApp as a social media platform to share photos, videos, and private information like school schedules. However, these public groups are often accessible to anyo...

Daniëlle (26) and Nina (27) keep housing costs low as pet sitters: ‘Can pay off our debt’

Gerrit's (75) shelter in the Bijlmer treats over 7,000 animals annually

With this new building, minimalism is abolished: the Amsterdam School has a successor

First KLM flight with Dutch nationals departs Oman

A KLM flight carrying the first group of Dutch citizens to be repatriated has departed from Muscat, Oman. The aircraft, flight KL9896, took off from Muscat International Airport to bring the citizens ...

Triple Threat in new winning streak. 'Too much yo-yoing though'

The Triple Threat women's basketball team secured a spot in the playoffs after defeating Binnenland 72-60 for their second consecutive victory. Coach Mario Bennes' Haarlem-based squad confirmed their ...

Roxy Dekker big winner at 3FM Awards, voted best artist

Roxy Dekker emerged as the big winner at the 3FM Awards, securing titles for Best Artist and Best Song for her hit "Loser." The ceremony, held at TivoliVredenburg, also honored the band DI-RECT as Bes...

Robbery at KFC on Eerste Van Swindenstraat, suspect arrested

A robbery occurred at a KFC restaurant on Eerste Van Swindenstraat in Amsterdam East on Tuesday evening, resulting in the arrest of one suspect. No injuries were reported during the incident, and poli...

Duncan Laurence will not return to Eurovision: 'In this state, no thank you'

2019 Eurovision winner Duncan Laurence has announced he will not return to the song contest, expressing support for the Dutch boycott of the event. He stated that he does not wish to participate in th...