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Ryan (9) hasn't been to school for three years: In this system, you have to push a triangle through a circle

Nine-year-old Ryan is one of nearly 1,200 children in Amsterdam who do not attend school, a record high that reflects systemic failures in providing tailored education. Many of these students drop out...

Major parties in talks with scout: Looking beyond the current coalition

Amsterdam political parties have completed initial coalition talks with scout Hendrik Jan Biemond following the recent elections. The leading GroenLinks-PvdA group is considering several options, incl...

Paul Slettenhaar officially leaves Castricum, only two aldermen left

Paul Slettenhaar has officially resigned from his position as an alderman in the municipality of Castricum. His departure leaves the local administration with only two remaining aldermen, both of whom...

How 25 million euros will strengthen Jewish life in Amsterdam over the coming decades

Bloemendaal D66 alderman Thessa van der Windt defends FvD leader Lidewij de Vos: ‘Would a man’s election victory also be attributed to his looks?’

D66 alderman Thessa van der Windt defended Forum for Democracy leader Lidewij de Vos against sexist comments that attributed her election success to her appearance. Van der Windt questioned if a male ...

Advice on spending 25 million euros: youth-focused foundation for Jewish life in the city

An advisory committee recommends that Amsterdam's €25 million allocation for Jewish life be managed by an independent foundation with a strong focus on supporting youth. The proposed strategy involv...

Iranian missile reportedly intercepted over Lebanon

An Iranian missile was reportedly intercepted in Lebanese airspace, marking the first time such an occurrence has been recorded during the current conflict involving Israel and the United States. Leba...

Court: Zandvoort not allowed to set new noise rules for race track

The court in Haarlem ruled that the municipality of Zandvoort was not authorized to establish new noise regulations for its race circuit in May 2024. Following a lawsuit by local residents and interes...

Mobility scooters vs. high thresholds: accessibility remains a challenge for polling stations despite quiet elections

The recent municipal elections in Velsen were generally peaceful, but accessibility for voters with mobility issues remained a challenge at several locations. High thresholds at some polling stations ...

Right-wing conservative student party VSP of controversial Marlon U. also not participating in VU elections

Cabinet also considering energy price compensation for middle-income earners

The Dutch cabinet is exploring additional measures to mitigate rising energy prices for middle-income households following pressure from the House of Representatives. An emergency fund is being fast-t...

Elan Wonen declines to join large-scale Belgiëlaan development: 'Our hands are full with other projects'

Housing corporation Elan Wonen has declined to join a large-scale new construction project on Belgiëlaan in Haarlem's Europawijk neighborhood, citing a full schedule of other commitments. The proposa...

Dutch House of Representatives wants energy emergency fund reopened quickly

The Dutch House of Representatives has passed a nearly unanimous motion calling for the swift reopening of the Temporary Emergency Energy Fund. The proposal, initiated by MP Esmah Lahlah, requires the...

Over 1,700 sign up for claim against Chemours

More than 1,700 people have joined a mass legal claim against the chemical company Chemours in Dordrecht. The PFAS Vrij Green Claim foundation is seeking an immediate halt to PFAS emissions and financ...

Many students: people with different sexual orientations are not equal

A study commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Education found that over 40% of secondary school students in the Netherlands do not believe people with different sexual orientations are equal. The rese...

Dorpsstraat Castricum to become safer: speed bumps and new crosswalks

The Castricum municipal council will begin installing speed reducers and new pedestrian crossings in Dorpsstraat this May to improve safety for residents. These measures follow a decision made by the ...

Greenlandic Prime Minister: Most important Danish elections ever

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has called Tuesday's Danish parliamentary elections the most important in Greenland's history. The elections determine two seats for both Greenland and...

GroenLinks-PvdA proposes fuel price caps

The GroenLinks-PvdA alliance has proposed implementing maximum price caps for gasoline and diesel to protect consumers from rising fuel costs. Party leader Jesse Klaver discussed the proposal with the...

Terrorism investigation into Antwerp minors for car fire

Two minors in Antwerp have been arrested on charges of arson and participation in the activities of a terrorist group following a car fire near the city's Jewish quarter. The public prosecutor's offic...

Trump’s promise of a grand deal with Iran needs a large grain of salt

Donald Trump claims a historic peace deal with Iran is nearly finalized, though critics suggest these assertions should be viewed with skepticism. Despite the rhetoric, there appears to be no concrete...

Castricum municipality thoroughly renovates three playgrounds: old equipment removed and accessibility improved

The municipality of Castricum is renovating three playgrounds this year located at De Wieken, Bogerdlaan, and Pijlkruid in Limmen. The project will involve replacing old equipment and improving access...

What did you do on the car-free Sunday half a century ago? Email us your memories and photos

This article invites readers to share their personal memories and photographs from the car-free Sundays held fifty years ago. The request follows a recent call by the International Energy Agency for g...

Nova College students first to use benefits practice tool: ‘Actually quite stupid if you forget it’

Students at Nova College in Haarlem are the first to use a new practice tool designed to help navigate the process of applying for government allowances. During a guest lecture from the Dienst Toeslag...

DNB President thinks it is wise for government to wait on energy compensation

DNB President Olaf Sleijpen supports the Dutch government's decision to delay a resolution on household energy price compensation. The proposed measures aim to address rising costs resulting from the ...

Why the economy is now on ‘code orange’ and low-income earners will feel it most

The Dutch economy is facing a "code orange" situation, with low-income households expected to be the most affected by the upcoming downturn. Experts warn that the conflict in the Middle East and other...

Gorinchem investigates possible voter fraud in council elections

The municipality of Gorinchem is investigating potential proxy voting fraud following last Wednesday's local council elections. The decision to investigate was made after consultations between local a...

UN report: Hundreds of migratory fish species need protection

A United Nations report presented in Brazil reveals that migratory freshwater fish populations have declined by approximately 81% since 1970. The study emphasizes that hundreds of these species requir...

Foundation funds aid for vulnerable toddlers out of pocket after subsidy dispute with Uitgeest: 'We don’t want the children to suffer'

The Peuterspeelzalen Uitgeest Foundation is self-funding extra support for approximately twenty vulnerable toddlers following a subsidy dispute with the Uitgeest municipality. During a legal proceedin...

Iran war could significantly damage economy, but less than 2022 energy crisis

The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) warns that a potential war in the Middle East could significantly damage the Dutch economy in a worst-case scenario. However, the regulator notes that the impact on househ...

Bevrijdingspop becomes smaller-scale: lower costs and more focus on freedom

The Bevrijdingspop festival in Haarlem is transitioning to a smaller-scale format to focus more on themes of freedom and democracy while addressing rising security costs. Organizers plan to experiment...