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Community police officer Jerry Ramdayal on his mission in the neighborhood: ‘I really want to help people move forward’

Jerry Ramdayal, a 59-year-old neighborhood police officer, reflects on his lifelong dream of joining the force and his dedication to fighting injustice. He emphasizes that his mission is to genuinely ...

13-year-old boy dragged off fatbike and robbed in Diemen

Ruud Kuin (SP) wants citizens to have more say in Haarlem: Not just about lines and trees, but also essential matters

SP leader Ruud Kuin is advocating for Haarlem residents to have a greater influence on significant local government decisions beyond minor urban planning details. Kuin criticized the city's current ap...

KRO-NCRV produces reconstruction of 2021 Kabul evacuation

The Dutch broadcaster KRO-NCRV will air a four-part docudrama series titled "Holland Gate - de vlucht uit Kaboel" starting March 25 on NPO 2. The series reconstructs the 2021 evacuation from Afghanist...

11 red flags to recognize a toxic relationship: ‘It starts as a fairytale, it ends in intimate terror’

Publicist Yesim Candan has released a book identifying eleven red flags of toxic relationships to help prevent femicide and intimate terror. The work highlights that a woman is murdered every eight da...

Alderman: Consequences of prolonged elevator failures 'unacceptable' but landlords responsible

Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels has labeled long-term elevator malfunctions in apartment buildings as unacceptable after a resident missed chemotherapy due to a broken lift. While the city maintains that...

The sun feels good, but how harmful is it in March? 'UV intensity can already be high in spring'

The Netherlands is expecting spring-like weather this week with temperatures reaching 18 degrees and high sun intensity. Experts warn that UV levels can be strong even in early March, suggesting the e...

Pump prices skyrocket due to Middle East unrest

Fuel prices in the Netherlands have increased following unrest in the Middle East, with gasoline prices rising by 3.3 cents and diesel by 9.5 cents. Market experts predict that these prices will conti...

Customers seek accountability after major data breach: Dozens of reports for potential Odido claim

Dozens of Odido customers have contacted consumer organizations, such as the Consumers' Association, to explore a mass claim following a significant data leak. These individuals are seeking legal acti...

Andere Tijden Kort looks back at the era of Dutch tanks: ‘The first time I fired, I was completely blown away’

European gas price rises another 16 percent due to Middle East unrest

European gas prices rose by 16 percent on Tuesday morning, reaching over 51 euros per megawatt-hour at the Amsterdam gas exchange. The price surge is attributed to ongoing geopolitical unrest in the M...

Heavy damage after collision on N208 near Velserbroek, road closed

Two cars collided on the N208 near Velserbroek on Tuesday morning, resulting in significant damage and a road closure. Ambulance personnel arrived at the scene to evaluate the individuals involved in ...

SportDaad misses action in Haarlem parties' sports plans: ‘They stick to generalities’

The Haarlem lobby group SportDaad expressed disappointment with the sports platforms of 17 local political parties, citing a lack of cohesion and concrete actions in their election programs. The group...

Street robbers steal €150,000 watch in central Amsterdam, police release CCTV footage

Prices rise 2.4 percent in February, same as in January

Consumer prices in the Netherlands rose by 2.4 percent in February compared to the previous year, matching the inflation rate recorded in January. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) notes that while the rat...

Turkish mosques postpone prayer on election night: Don't choose between faith and civic duty

To accommodate municipal elections falling during Ramadan, Turkish mosques in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands are delaying their night prayer by one hour. This initiative aims to allow congregant...

Turkish mosques postpone prayer on election night: "Don't choose between faith and civic duty"

Several Turkish mosques in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands are delaying their night prayers by one hour on election night to allow worshippers to vote before polls close. This initiative aims to ...

Lawyer or no lawyer, that was the question

A 45-year-old man from Alphen appeared before a police judge to decide whether he would represent himself in court. While many suspects opt to forego legal counsel to save costs, this individual chang...

Cyclists’ Union wants more 30 km/h streets: ‘Velsen is lagging behind’

Han van Spanje of the Fietsersbond Velsen is urging the municipality of Velsen to accelerate the implementation of 30 km/h zones to match the progress of neighboring areas. He claims that Velsen is cu...

Toos & Henk - March 3

Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through the daily 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. These illustrations are published every Monday through Saturday.

With the time capsule buried, the renovation of Eigenwijze can truly begin: ‘It will soon be your school!’

Construction of the new building for Kindcentrum Eigenwijze has officially started with the burial of a time capsule on Monday morning at the Visserstraat site. Four students participated in the cerem...

Haarlem man sentenced to prison for fake weapon threat and arson: 'A targeted action against the victims'

A 63-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to 360 days in prison for threatening a couple with a replica firearm and committing arson. The incident occurred in March last year on Zwaardstraat, ...

Suspect in Soest explosion also struck in Hoofddorp a week later

A suspect wanted for an explosion in Soest is also believed to be responsible for a dangerous blast in Hoofddorp that occurred a week later. The television program Opsporing Verzocht has released foot...

Pressure on Haarlem housing market eased slightly over the past four years

The pressure on the housing market in Haarlem has slightly decreased over the past four years, making it less overheated for potential buyers. Data released by area developer BPD indicates that while ...

Americans have become fearful, observes Ian Kenny of the John Adams Institute

What is the value of the district committee? Opinions are divided

Angelo Delsen, SP leader: ‘If I didn’t know GroenLinks was lying, I would have voted for them’

From the world's best bar in Mexico to the Stadhouderskade: ‘What Amsterdam lacks is service’

Average home requires double the median income: Home ownership out of reach for many households

The Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis (CPB) reports that an annual income of at least 96,000 euros, double the modal income, is now required to afford an average home. This makes homeown...

Police release photo of Herkenbosch murder suspect due to mother's fate

Dutch police have released a photo of Daniel B., a suspect detained for the murder of Paul Vossen in Herkenbosch. Authorities suspect his involvement in the disappearance of his mother and are seeking...