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Sharon Osbourne left with permanent dent in face after cosmetic surgery

Sharon Osbourne has revealed that a cosmetic procedure left her with a permanent indentation above her mouth. She suspects the operation was performed improperly and has decided to stop undergoing fur...

One-year prison sentence for two men who tried to kill another man in New-West

Two men have been sentenced to one year in prison for attempting to kill a man in Amsterdam Nieuw-West following a dispute over a perceived lack of respect. Despite the defendants denying the charges,...

When your child doesn't want to go to the other parent: take your child seriously and keep asking questions

When a child refuses to visit their other parent, it creates a difficult situation for separated parents. Experts recommend taking the child's feelings seriously and engaging in open communication to ...

New setback for Zuidasdok: further delays and major concerns over funding

The Zuidasdok infrastructure project in Amsterdam faces significant delays and a funding shortfall of over one billion euros, leaving the completion of critical tunnels uncertain. Local officials are ...

Conflict between drill rap groups plagues Nieuw-West: Multiple explosions and other violence

Freek Gillissen (1955-2026) was a tower of strength for people with dementia and their loved ones

Freek Gillissen, a nursing consultant and co-founder of Alzheimercentrum Amsterdam, has died at the age of 71. He was highly regarded for his commitment to supporting both dementia patients and their ...

Prison service denies reports of fight between Diddy and drug lord

The prison service and Diddy's family have denied reports that the rapper was involved in a fight with a fellow inmate at the Fort Dix facility. While TMZ continues to report that Diddy sustained a he...

'Suspicious situation' at Amsteldijk, police launch large-scale investigation

Police have launched a large-scale investigation following reports of a suspicious situation near the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam. Authorities were notified around 8:30 a.m. and have deployed forensic spe...

Podcast | Roxeanne and André score together and ups and downs for Fred van Leer

The Achterklap podcast, hosted by Lara Zevenberg, Michiel Vos, and Roos de Ridder, covers the latest entertainment news of the week. Listeners can subscribe to the show via platforms such as Spotify a...

Why Yesilgöz is not panicking now that the VVD is taking a hit

This article discusses current Dutch political issues, including government efforts to manage infrastructure funding amidst budget cuts. It also touches upon parliamentary dynamics regarding tax plans...

Food banks relieved as Albert Heijn resumes operations: steady flow of donations restarts

Albert Heijn has restored its distribution operations, allowing the resumption of vital food donations to Voedselbanken Nederland after a brief disruption. The partnership is critical for the organiza...

Relief prevails: funding for Nedersaksenlijn, Eindhoven station, and Haringvliet bridge

The Dutch government has allocated billions of euros for major infrastructure projects, including the Nedersaksenlijn, improvements to Eindhoven Central Station, and the renovation of critical bridges...

Cabinet makes tough choices: see here which new traffic projects will proceed and which will not for now

The Dutch government is shifting 18 billion euros toward the maintenance and repair of existing infrastructure rather than investing in new expansion projects. As a result, numerous motorway expansion...

Deputy mayor warns of innocent casualties after incidents in Nieuw-West

Acting Mayor Sofyan Mbarki is working to end a series of violent explosions in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district, which are linked to a conflict between rival youth groups. The city has responded by inc...

Netflix pulls AI-dubbed children's series full of language errors offline

Netflix has removed the children's series Spike due to significant backlash over poor-quality AI dubbing and grammatically incorrect translations. Experts have warned that the show's flawed language c...

Two suspects, three shots: neighbors of targeted Haarlem home shocked

Two suspects were recorded firing three shots at a house on Bantamstraat in Haarlem late Thursday night. While the home sustained damage, the resident inside was physically unharmed, and police have l...

Mayor closes premises after discovery of illegal sex club

Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem has ordered a three-month closure of a building on the Baan after an illegal, unlicensed sex club was discovered operating there. Authorities identified signs of potential ...

Quay along the Donkere Spaarne closed off

A section of the quay along the Donkere Spaarne in Haarlem is closing on October 20 due to the rapid deterioration of a retaining wall built in 1930. The city is implementing traffic adjustments, incl...

Millions of households feel the impact of rising energy prices in their wallets

Rising wholesale gas prices driven by international instability are forcing millions of households in the Netherlands to face higher energy costs upon contract renewal. The Authority for Consumers and...

Extra camera surveillance in Nieuw-West following explosions and nuisance

Amsterdam has extended and intensified camera surveillance in the Nieuw-West district following a series of nighttime explosions. The municipality is also deploying additional police and street coache...