The police have found a drug lab in one of the apartments of a housing complex in Heemstede where a fire damaged multiple homes on Sunday It is not yet clear whether the drug lab caused the fire The fire broke out in the apartment complex on Burgemeester van Lennepweg early on Sunday afternoon Firefighters managed to extinguish it within 30 minutes but not before it damaged 20 homes to such an extent that their residents couldn’t go back to them on Sunday including 15 residents of a residential care center located next to the burning building Two people had to go to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation Brand in Heemstede van Lennepweg In de flat.#Heemsede #HeemstedeBrand pic.twitter.com/wnLkImdy0M A police spokesperson could not yet tell RTL Nieuws what type of drugs were produced in the lab they found or whether it had anything to do with the fire the police asked the public on Burgernet to look out for two men who had been seen at the fire The police said they were concerned about the men’s health because they may have inhaled smoke A police spokesperson told NOS that the two are not considered suspects at this time, but investigators would like to speak to them. © 2012-2025, NL Times, All rights reserved. 2025 Firefighters brought the blaze under control in 30 minutes Photo: ANP/HH/Michel van BergenPolice have uncovered a drugs lab in an apartment complex in a commuter town near Amsterdam that had to be evacuated following a fire at the weekend had to leave the complex of three tower blocks in Heemstede after the blaze broke out at around 1pm on Sunday Two people were treated in hospital for smoke inhalation The care home residents were able to return later in the day but residents of 20 flats had to spend the night elsewhere Police confirmed one of the apartments was being used as a drugs lab but would not say what substances were being produced there “We strongly suspect that the fire started in the flat with the drugs lab,” a police spokesman told Nu.nl It is not thought the blaze was started deliberately Images of two people who were seen in the vicinity of the fire were circulated by police via the citizens’ network Burgernet Police said they were not suspected of starting the fire but they may have suffered smoke inhalation We could not provide the Dutch News service without the generous support of our readers Your donations allow us to report on issues you tell us matter and provide you with a summary of the most important Dutch news each day Many thanks to everyone who has donated to DutchNews.nl in recent days We could not provide this service without you Please help us making DutchNews.nl a better read by taking part in a short survey he started playing football at the local club in Heemstede: RCH Neeskens began playing in the first team at an early age Coach Piet Peeman used the youngster as a central defender The Heemstede native could join the team of his great idol DebutIn preparation for the 1970/1971 season Ajax played a friendly match against Chelsea Head coach Rinus Michels brought Neeskens on during the match he always retained his place in the starting eleven he secured a spot in midfield alongside Nico Rijnders who gave him confidence and allowed him to make mistakes the experienced players took him under their wing Sjaak Swart did not like it when the young Neeskens travelled back to Heemstede the day before a match by tram so he took him home every Saturday after training Neeskens and Swart would push the couches together and watch television until Paco Neeskens sent them to bed at a quarter to ten Neeskens played with Ajax in the Europa Cup In the match against FC Basel in the second round he was called up for the Dutch national team for the first time the then nineteen-year-old Neeskens debuted in the Dutch national team under coach František Fadrhonc against East Germany Neeskens had developed into a versatile player known not only for his hard tackles but also for his excellent technique and passing Jan Mulder noted that Neeskens' footballing qualities were sometimes underrated He also scored twelve to thirteen goals per season you felt like you were playing with twelve men Best of EuropeAfter an impressive European campaign Ajax prepared for the European Cup I final against Panathinaikos in London at Wembley with that atmosphere and so many Ajax fans in the stands I was still playing with RCH in the second division you have to pinch yourself." The final was won Neeskens claimed the biggest prize in European football In the years following the Europa Cup I victory Both in the 1971/1972 and 1972/1973 seasons the Amsterdam-based team became national champions Ajax made history by winning the Europa Cup I three years in a row Ajax was crowned the best football club in Europe Neeskens played a crucial role in these successes Neeskens was in his last season as an Ajax player The native of Heemstede played a total of 171 matches in the Ajax jersey Besides the national title (twice) and the Europa Cup (three times) Neeskens also had great moments as a young player in the Dutch national team The midfielder played an outstanding World Cup in West Germany Rinus Michels' team ultimately lost 2-1 to the host nation where Neeskens would have five more successful years the identity of the first Johan is easy to guess Neeskens sought adventure in the United States and later in Switzerland Neeskens played in another World Cup final the midfielder lost again: Argentina proved too strong with a 3-1 victory Neeskens played a total of 49 matches for the Dutch national team Neeskens remained involved in the football world He coached various clubs in Switzerland and was head coach of NEC for four years Neeskens served as an assistant coach for the Dutch national team and was involved in the KNVB’s WorldCoaches project Ajax wishes Neeskens' family and loved ones a lot of strength during this loss Heemstede Primary School’s renovation by derksen|windt architecten demonstrates a sustainable approach by repurposing an existing structure slated for demolition. The design focuses on optimizing light, space, and air within the school through thoughtful and circular intervention The primary school in Heemstede, Netherlands faced the prospect of demolition as part of a municipal housing plan derksen|windt architecten collaborated with the school’s management to develop a renovation plan The design aligns with the educational vision preserves the distinctive hall school characteristics struggle to meet modern standards and space requirements often favor replacement over renovation due to perceived complications and uncertainties follows a sustainable approach through the preservation of valuable structures all images by René de Wit The design team at derksen|windt architecten views the potential and authenticity of the existing school structure reusing several purposeful architectural elements The circular expansion of the school addresses the need for fresh air The design involves the removal of the existing hall roof replaced by a new two-layer wooden volume that becomes the building’s core featuring visible wooden laminated construction introduces spacious and well-lit areas and houses facilities like the teachers’ room establish a subtle contrast with the warmer-colored columns and beams Skylights are incorporated to diffuse light contributing to a warm and peaceful atmosphere the shed shape harmonizes with the original classroom roof Vertical wooden cladding enhances the extension’s visual appeal Despite the challenge of the school remaining operational during the renovation the project was successfully completed within a single summer holiday The architects meticulously planned the construction and utilized prefabricated components to overcome potential weather-related setbacks The result is a renewed and future-proof school where the design’s focus on sustainability is realized through strategic intervention and preservation and air through thoughtful and circular intervention wooden laminated construction introduces spacious create a subtle contrast with warmer-colored beams skylights are strategically incorporated to diffuse light contributing to a warm atmosphere within the school the renewed school structure showcases sustainability through strategic intervention and preservation the design preserves hall school characteristics and enhances spatial quality wood-clad shed-shaped extension harmonizes with the original structure name: Heemstede Primary School architect: derksen|windt architecten | @derksen_windt_architecten lead architects: Jeroen Derksen and David Windt construction: De Groot Vroomshoop prefabricated laminated wood: SIP Europe NL prefabricated facades: Rodeca photography: René de Wit | @architectuurfotograferen designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom happening now! partnering with antonio citterio, AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function, but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style, context, and personal expression. © MWA Hart NibbrigLime plaster masonry and stone sub-sills in the front house facade contrast with the garden-like roughly sawed cedar cladding in the back one observes the ship-like detailed interior with mahogany glossy panels defining lower walls to roof-connections and ceilings These reflective wood surfaces meet with the oak custom-made interior elements Smooth surfaces are made of custom terrazzo floor tiles and sinks while bathroom walls are clad with white glazed Friese Witjes frequently used in Dutch traditional interiors You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email 0);opacity:0;-webkit-transition:all .3s;transition:all .3s;font-size:0.6rem;}Copied!.boost-1lxsad{margin:0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;font-family:var(--font-family),Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.167;margin:3rem 0 2rem 0;}@media (min-width: 980px){.boost-1lxsad{font-size:25px;}}@media (min-width: 1200px){.boost-1lxsad{font-size:27px;}}Indiana – The Big Ten Conference has announced its field hockey weekly award winners for games played November 1-3 Co-Offensive Player of the WeekAshley Sessa Defensive Player of the WeekYip van Wonderen Netherlands –  Hout-en Meubilerings College Amsterdam 2024 Big Ten Field Hockey Weekly AwardsSept The number of reports of bicycle theft is continuing to rise there were 86,220 reports of bicycle theft a 30 percent increase compared to five years ago Amsterdam was the city with the most reported incidents the most thefts per capita came in Heemstede Around 10,810 bicycles were stolen in Amsterdam last year which is more than the total of bike thefts in the provinces of Drenthe when comparing the number of thefts to the number of households There were 23.1 bicycle thefts per 1,000 residents in the Noord-Holland town The risk of having your bicycle stolen was also high in Veere Around 22.7 bicycle thefts were reported per 1,000 people in the area Amsterdam is fourth in the list of bicycle thefts per capita Renswoude and Schiermonnikoog are the only two municipalities in which no bicycle thefts were reported has published seven tips to prevent your bike from being stolen People are advised to note their frame number always use two locks to lock up your bike against a fence or pole and to keep an eye on the police’s social media accounts if your bike is stolen one of the greatest soccer midfielders ever He was in Algeria for a coaching project on behalf of the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) the world of Dutch sports remembered Neeskeks's past as a baseball player He was a talented pitcher who won the Dutch Junior Championship with Racing Club Heemstede (RCH) under Frans Langeveld's guidance RCH was founded in 1934 and became RCH Pinguins in 2001 after merging with the softball club Pinguins "The born and bred Heemstede native was a sportsman in heart and soul and, above all, a highly valued and beloved person," stated the RCH Pinguins on their official website Neeskens started his soccer career with Racing Club Heemstede in the Eerste Divisie (the second tier of Dutch soccer) He moved to Ajax Amsterdam in the 1970-1971 season He contributed to two titles of Eredivisie (the Dutch top league) three Champions Cups (now UEFA Champions League) He played for Barcelona in the Spanish La Liga from 1974-75 to 1978-79 Neeskens played 49 international games for the Netherlands They competed in the 1974 and 1978 FIFA World Cup Finals Neeskens coached several clubs in the Netherlands and abroad He was also an assistant coach with the Dutch national team from 1995 to 2000 Sitemap Media Data Protection Contacts Avenue Général-Guisan, 45 CH-1009 Pully | Switzerland The WBSC is recognised as the sole competent authority in Baseball and Softball by the International Olympic Committee Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker About 50 young people, mostly teenagers, on fatbikes are terrorizing the Haarlem region, from Bloemendaal to Heemstede. They pick young victims randomly, follow them, harass them, rob them, and assault them. The authorities received the first signals of this problem group about six months ago, and it’s only grown since then, NH Nieuws reports the victims are also primarily teenagers and seem to be selected at random leaving them and their families feeling unsafe on the street Many parents no longer let their children cycle to school or sports clubs Some local shopkeepers are also struggling with harassment from this group The police confirmed the problems to NH Nieuws The police speak of “several groups” of children a city councilor in the municipality of Bloemendaal has received dozens of reports of children being chased with fatbikes and then beaten up and other authorities are working on a broader approach to the problem “And the municipalities really have to put their heads together; otherwise The approach has already started with the police identifying the teenagers causing the most problems and visiting their homes Other young people have also received a warning letter or had a cop show up at their door Municipalities are also deploying extra enforcers to hotspots The average equity of a home in the Netherlands has increased further due to the continued rise in home prices The average value of a home is now almost 500,000 euros and the average equity per home is currently 220,000 euros That is a significant increase compared to two years ago when the equity - the difference between your home’s value and what you still owe on your mortgage - was still 175,000 euros the higher equity ensures that a large part of the housing market is even more resistant to potential price decreases in the future The Netherlands currently has more than 8 million homes with a total home value of almost 4 trillion (4,000 billion) euros Calcasa looked at existing homes that have changed owners since 1 January 1993 That is a total of over 3 million homes with a total value of more than 1.5 trillion euros Compared to the last historical purchase prices this amounts to an average of 220,000 euros in equity per home the actual equity is probably even higher since the calculation assumes a mortgage of 100 percent of the purchase price without taking repayments into account homes that were sold before 1993 were not included in the study This makes the estimate of the equity conservative Homes sold before 2000 have the most equity on average due to the long period in which their value could increase Homes that were sold around 2008 have less equity due to the price drops during the credit crisis and Ameland are among the municipalities with the highest relative equity Not many transactions have taken place on the islands since 1993 but the average equity as a percentage of the historical purchase price is high at an average of 90 percent Bloemendaal tops the list with an average equity of 495,000 euros the equity is both relatively (85 percent) and absolutely (306,000 euros) high The average equity in Amsterdam is 281,000 euros The festivities began three days ago with a procession a solemn mass was held at the Cathedral of Saint Gemma Galgani OSA missionaries arrived in West Kalimantan from Heemstede (Netherlands) on 6 December 1949 Jakarta (AsiaNews) – The community of the Augustinian Sisters of the Divine Mercy (OSA) celebrated 70 years since the opening of their first mission in Ketapang started with a procession in which hundreds of ethnic Dayaks a solemn Mass was held at the Cathedral of St Gemma Galgani followed in the evening by a reception in the parish garden Augustinian nuns have been present in Indonesia since 1949 when Dutch missionaries settled in the vast Diocese of Ketapang the nuns established an autonomous province and celebrated their 25th anniversary two years ago their health services include a hospital in Ketapang The Sisters work in the dioceses of Ketapang describes them as "pioneers of the apostolate of the Church in education and health care" These nuns have managed to train many young people in rural communities enabling them to become educated and develop many skills." students from St Augustine Junior High School St Peter's Senior High School and the Vocational School took part in the procession three days ago one of the first nuns from the Netherlands still living who travelled for the occasion from Europe Police and the members of the Dayak[i] Youth Organisation (PDD) provided the security to the prayer march after the bishop of Pontianak asked them to come to Ketapang to support the work of the Passionist Fathers five sisters accepted the mission and immediately focused on health care After opening their first clinic for cholera patients and skin diseases they set up the Fatima Hospital in Ketapang they opened six more rural clinics and as many schools [i] The Dayak are a predominantly Christian ethnic group Subscribe to Asia News updates or change your preferences You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed Sign In Subscribe Now Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines the average Dutch household had 49,800 euros in wealth - 12 thousand euros more than the year before Most of the increase is due to rising home values Statistics Netherlands reported on Tuesday Bloemendaal is still municipality with the wealthiest residents with an average wealth of 381 thousand euros The top 10 wealthiest municipalities also include places like Laren All places with relatively many older residents A household's average wealth is very dependent on the age of its members Households with a 25-year-old as main breadwinner most often have little built up wealth while households consisting of people over the age of 65 had many more years to build up their wealth and pay off their mortgage If owner-occupied homes are left out of the equation the average Dutch household had 15 thousand euros in wealth in January last year Households with the lowest average wealth are mainly in the large cities The large cities have many young residents Rotterdam residents are least wealthy on average The number of homes worth over 1 million euros in the Netherlands increased by more than tenfold in ten years. That is more due to increasing home prices than more mansions being built. Last year, 3 percent of the million-euro homes were apartments, the Telegraaf reports based on figures from data supplier Calcasa the end of the credit crisis and the lowest point in the Dutch housing market the Netherlands counted 14,000 homes worth a million euros or more Over 40 percent of owner-occupied homes were worth at least a million euros last year almost three-quarters of million-euro homes were detached houses Semi-detached houses make up 14 percent of the total the million-euro homes were mainly located in the Randstad,” Calcassa researchers said they can be found everywhere in the Netherlands and Lelystad gained many million-euro hones.” Amsterdam remains the leader in absolute numbers with around 20,000 homes worth 1 million euros or more dropped from second place in 2013 to eighth last year with 2,900 Rotterdam offers the most value for your money of the large Dutch cities Every million euros there is good for approximately 177 square meters a million euros will get you 125 square meters The cheapest homes in the Netherlands could be bought in Delfzijl last year at an average price of 141,600 euros for a home Bloemendaal was most expensive at 775.800 euros per home on average over five times more expensive than in Delfzijl The national average was 263 thousand euros per house Statistics Netherlands reported on Thursday the differences in average home prices between municipalities increased last year In 2016 the average home price in the most expensive municipality was 5.1 times higher than in the cheapest municipality Statistics Netherlands' calculations are not corrected for the type and quality of homes sold which means that municipalities with many villas will have a higher average price than municipalities with many apartments Bloemendaal came out as the priciest municipality in the Netherlands when it comes to homes home buyers also paid on average more than half a million euros for a home which had the cheapest homes in the Netherlands in the previous four years came out as the second cheapest place to buy a home in the Netherlands in 2017 with an average price of 150,400 euros Both Pekela and Delfzijl are located in the province of Groningen The 10 cheapest municipalities in which to buy a home: The 10 priciest municipalities in which to buy a home: