Emmen

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Gold ring from the 3rd or 4th century AD found during archeological research in the Nieuwe Drostendiep stream valley near Emmen. 2026
CultureLifestyle
Archeologists find over 3,000 historical objects in Drenthe stream valley
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A woman walks into a polling station in Amsterdam-Oost for the municipal elections on 18 March 2026
Politics
Five suspected or convicted criminals to be sworn in as municipal councillors tomorrow
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The aquarium building at the Artis Zoo in Amsterdam, built in 1881, seen from Plantage Middenlaan. 16 August 2012
BusinessTechNature
Historic Artis aquarium reopens after five-year renovation
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The Refaja Ziekenhuis is a local hospital operated by the Treant Zorggroep health organisation located in the Groninger city of Stadskanaal, Veenkoloniën.
Health
Ice warnings and flu surge keep Groningen, Drenthe, Friesland hospitals busy in January
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A police officer at a crime scene in 2020
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Three killed in separate crashes in Drenthe and Utrecht
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Worker hands in a resignation letter
Politics
PVV faces mass exodus of local councilors across the Netherlands
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Broken Circle/Spiral Hill in Emmen
CultureLifestyle
Fifteen post-1965 buildings nominated to become new national momuments
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Pistol gun and discharged bullets on the table
Crime
Kidnapping may have precede fatal Coevorden shooting, OM says
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Handcuffs, radio Dutch Police Car
Crime
First suspect arrested for vigilante border controls against asylum seekers
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A Blokker in Vleuten
Business
Blokker reopens first 12 of 40 Stores following bankruptcy
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Hamadryas baboons record videos with a visitor's phone at Wildlands Zoo in Emmen, 29 May 2025
Weird
Video: Baboons take selfies after getting hold of visitor’s phone at Emmen zoo
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On May 26, police arrested a 19-year-old woman from Weststellingwerf suspected of committing multiple fraud offenses across the Netherlands by impersonating a police officer.
Crime
Teen woman posed as fake cop to scam elderly victims in Amersfoort, police say
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A fox
TechNature
Wild fox kills two penguins at Wildlands Zoo in Emmen
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Helicopter ambulance
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Five injured in serious crash in a village in the Groningen province
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A public toilet seat
CultureLifestyle
Cities prepare for high demand for public toilets on King’s Day
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Broken Circle/Spiral Hill, a land art installation by American artist Robert Smithson, is seen in Emmen, Netherlands.
TechNatureCultureArt
Land art installation in Emmen reopens to public after long closure
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Easter bonfire
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Dry conditions lead to widespread cancellations of Easter bonfires in Drenthe
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Aftermath of a crash on the A27 going towards Almere by Eemnes.
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Two people lose their lives in car crashes due to slippery weather; dozens injured
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Woman stocking shelves in a supermarket
BusinessLifestyle
Nearly half of Dutch supermarkets open on Christmas Day
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Young elephants are especially vulnerable to EEHV
HealthNature
Second elephant dies from Herpesvirus at Adventure Zoo Emmen
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Houses in the suburban area in the Netherlands in 2015
BusinessCultureLifestyle
Amsterdam tops most expensive rental market; sharpest rent drop in Eindhoven
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Modern apartments building during sunset in Apeldoorn city
Business
Apeldoorn named healthiest city in the Netherlands; Groningen drops from 1st to 3rd
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Police officer cordoning off a crime scene
Crime
Municipality knew about problems in family before ex killed woman at Hardenberg daycare
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A police vehicle parked on a street in the Netherlands. 20 October 2024
Crime
600 of cars gather at illegal car meeting in Emmen, police issues 25 fines