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Voting for district committees on Wednesday too, but what do they do?

Amsterdam residents will vote this Wednesday for both the city council and district committees, which serve as a link between local neighborhoods and the municipal government. These committees provide...

Rogier Havelaar (CDA) wants to solve the waste problem: "I've been out with the cleaners a lot"

CDA lead candidate Rogier Havelaar discusses his plans to address Amsterdam's waste management issues by reinstating fixed collection routes and improving employment conditions for workers. He also ad...

Kallas: EU focuses on de-escalation and freedom of navigation

EU Foreign Ministers have agreed to prioritize de-escalation and the protection of freedom of navigation regarding the conflict involving Iran. Following a meeting in Brussels, EU foreign policy chief...

GL-PvdA and D66 leaders clash over social housing: 'You're sowing doubt'

Party leaders Diana van Loenen (GL-PvdA) and Steven Jonker (D66) engaged in a heated debate at the Haarlems Dagblad office ahead of the upcoming elections. The discussion focused on social housing, ac...

Letschert aims to significantly reduce teacher shortage in four years

Dutch Education Minister Rianne Letschert aims to significantly reduce the teacher shortage within the next four years. She emphasized that a structural shortage undermines the country's foundation of...

Van Veldhoven: EU examines pros and cons of price cap

EU energy ministers are currently evaluating the potential advantages and disadvantages of implementing a price cap on gas. Dutch Climate Minister Stientje van Veldhoven warned that while a cap could ...

Jetten has seen no concrete proposal for Hormuz mission

During a visit to Berlin, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that there is currently no concrete proposal for a military mission in the Strait of Hormuz. Jetten emphasized that while the Netherlan...

Why Europe calls for less China while welcoming Joybuy

The Chinese webshop Joybuy has officially launched in the Netherlands, highlighting a contradiction as European politicians advocate for reduced economic dependence on China. The article examines why ...

Havo at Haarlem College proves cheap and effective: ‘Successful start’

The municipality of Haarlem and Haarlem College have reported a successful start for the school's new HAVO department, which launched for the 2024-2025 academic year. Education councilor Bas van Leeuw...

Rotterdam synagogue explosion suspects held for terrorism

Four suspects arrested for an explosion at a synagogue in Rotterdam will remain in custody for fourteen days as investigations continue. The Public Prosecution Service is charging the individuals with...

Sunday shopping and 30 km/h speed limit key issues for voters

Data from the StemWijzer voting tool shows that asylum and migration are the primary concerns for voters ahead of the upcoming municipal elections. Other significant issues influencing voter decisions...

StemWijzer Haarlem: this statement divides users the most

More than 8,600 StemWijzer submissions in Haarlem show that voters are most divided on a proposal regarding a regional heating network. This issue has emerged as the most polarizing topic for users of...

Election posters in Haarlem defaced and removed: Libel and slander

Election posters from several political parties in Haarlem have been vandalized or removed, with BVNL posters specifically targeted with derogatory labels. While some activists admit to removing poste...

Letschert discusses safety concerns with student rabbi

Minister Rianne Letschert met with student rabbi Yanki Jacobs and Jewish students on Monday to discuss growing safety concerns. The conversation specifically addressed the well-being of Jewish student...

Heerma concerned about rising intimidation in local politics

Minister of Interior Affairs Pieter Heerma has expressed concern regarding the rising levels of intimidation faced by local politicians in the Netherlands. He noted that such behavior has become part ...

Trump again calls on countries to help in the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again called on allies to help protect the Strait of Hormuz after Iran-related disruptions led to attacks on cargo ships. The strait is a critical shipping route, ...

600,000 files stolen from Epe municipality, including personal data

Hackers have stolen approximately 600,000 files, totaling over 800 gigabytes, from the municipality of Epe. The data breach includes personal information such as names and addresses of residents.

Cabinet prioritizes infrastructure, may scrap projects

The Dutch cabinet is facing multi-billion euro shortages, forcing a reprioritization of infrastructure construction and maintenance projects. Minister Vincent Karremans and State Secretary Annet Bertr...

BBC seeks dismissal of Trump libel case

The BBC is seeking to dismiss a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The legal action, initiated late last year, centers on the editing of one of Trump's speeche...

Are we already in World War III?

In recent years, war has become a frequent topic in the news as multiple conflicts emerge simultaneously across the globe. The article questions whether these increasing and overlapping international ...

'I am a doer, and an electrician': FVD candidate breaks open meter box to fix lights, residents call it election stunt

A candidate from the FVD Velsen political party personally repaired street lighting at De Linie by opening a meter cupboard, addressing a long-standing issue in the neighborhood. While the candidate d...

UK gives £53 million to households for rising heating oil costs

The United Kingdom is allocating 53 million pounds to assist households with the rising costs of heating oil. This financial support comes as fuel prices have surged due to the ongoing conflict in the...

Police release footage of two suspects in Jewish school attack

Police have released footage of two suspects involved in an attack near a Jewish school on Zeelandstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid. The incident occurred during the night between Friday and Saturday.

EU adds Iranian Deputy Interior Minister to sanctions list

The European Union added sixteen Iranians and three Iranian companies, including the Deputy Minister of the Interior, to its sanctions list on Monday. The sanctions were imposed due to their roles in ...

North Holland becomes first province with sign language in politics

North Holland is set to become the first Dutch province to implement sign language in its political proceedings following a proposal by Volt, PvdA, and GroenLinks. The initiative received broad suppor...

Amnesty seeks US accountability for Iranian school attack

Amnesty International is calling for accountability regarding a US airstrike on a school in Iran that resulted in the deaths of at least 168 people, including more than 100 children. The organization'...

What can Amsterdam learn from Enschede’s fatbike ban? ‘Did you see him look? He knows it's not allowed’

Spain will not join mission to clear Strait of Hormuz blockade

Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles announced that Spain will not participate in a military mission to clear the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The Spanish government considers the conflict i...

Jewish school administrator disappointed after meeting with Jetten

Herman Loonstein, the administrator of the Jewish school Cheider in Amsterdam, expressed deep disappointment following a meeting with Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The meeting was convened to discuss sec...

Jewish school director ‘deeply disappointed’ after meeting Jetten: ‘Issues are being downplayed’

Herman Loonstein, the director of the Jewish school Cheider in Amsterdam, expressed deep disappointment following a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten regarding recent attacks. Loonstein ar...