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Dutch goods exports grow for nine consecutive months
Dutch exports grew for the ninth consecutive month in February, according to reports from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This trend reflects a steady increase in the sale of Dutch-produced goods, such ...
Raymond wins money in Miljoenenjacht but doesn't live at the winning address
Raymond and Francisco from Amsterdam won 89,000 euros on the television show Miljoenenjacht, which will help fund their difficult home renovation. The win was particularly unusual because Raymond had ...
Britney Spears admitted to rehab after DUI
Britney Spears has voluntarily admitted herself to a rehabilitation facility following her arrest for driving under the influence last month. A spokesperson confirmed the 44-year-old singer's admissio...
Hanneke Groenteman always looked up to Sonja Barend: ‘I was a gnome, she was a princess’
Amsterdam supermarket goes viral: millions of views, but also lines and crowds
A supermarket in Amsterdam Nieuw-West has gained massive social media popularity, with promotional videos reaching millions of views and attracting thousands of followers. This online success has resu...
Debate begins today on asylum law criminalizing illegality: "It is inhumane"
The Dutch Senate has begun debating a new asylum law that would criminalize illegal residency, a move that Amsterdam city officials and aid organizations describe as inhumane. Critics argue the law wi...
No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont shares Parkinson's diagnosis: 'Every day is a struggle'
No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont has announced on Instagram that he is living with a rare form of Parkinson's disease. The 58-year-old musician revealed that he began experiencing symptoms before the age...
Internet becoming more expensive as providers focus on higher speeds
KPN has removed its most affordable internet subscription for new customers while increasing the prices of its higher-speed plans. This move comes despite warnings from the Dutch regulator ACM regardi...
‘Censoring books in the US, land of the free, is absurd’: fear of long blacklist due to bill
Homeless and addicts make SDZ football club members feel unsafe
Booking.com hack: customer booking information accessed
Unauthorized third parties gained access to customer booking information at Booking.com, leading to a confirmed data breach. The company acknowledged the incident on Sunday evening after affected cust...
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Ferrets to tackle rat infestations: "It’s more animal-friendly than poison," but does it work?
Following a severe rat infestation that closed a business in Amsterdam-Oost, the political party Ja21 has proposed using ferrets as a natural and more humane alternative to poison for pest control. Wh...
Sonja Barend (1940-2026) was the queen of talk shows who always put her guests at ease first
She could 'tease and prod': this is what made Sonja Barend so unique
Dutch television icon Sonja Barend has passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneering talk show host. Former colleagues and industry peers praised her for her intelligence, shar...
The White House as a minefield for world leaders: the scenario Jetten wants to avoid
Dutch minister Rob Jetten is preparing for a high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump at the White House. Experts provide insights on navigating potentially uncomfortable diplomatic conversations and med...
Municipality of Velsen draws up plans for Schoonenberg, Velserbroek and Venusstraat to prevent disjointed development
The municipality of Velsen is advancing housing development plans for Venusstraat in IJmuiden and Grote Buitendijk in Velserbroek. A comprehensive plan for the Schoonenberg area in Velsen-Zuid, includ...
Is it 'ten thousand troops' or 10,000 soldiers? Or neither?
Readers Co Nanne and Engbert Vos have raised questions regarding the media's frequent use of the term "10,000 troops" in news reports. They suggest that terms like "soldiers" or "military personnel" m...