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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...

PvdD angry: Haarlem fails to protect nesting swans from stone-throwers. ‘Some sticks and chicken wire, how hard can it be?’

The Party for the Animals in Haarlem is criticising the city for failing to protect a swan's nest from youths throwing stones at the Zuider Buiten Spaarne. Alderman Robbert Berkhout stated that instal...

Astronauts after moon mission: Earth is a lifeboat in the universe

Following a moon mission, astronauts shared their perspectives on Earth, describing the planet as a 'lifeboat' within the vast universe. Their reflections emphasize the fragility and importance of pro...

Strong Ajax wins 'training match' at Heracles Almelo in Eredivisie

Ajax secured a 0-3 victory over Heracles Almelo in an Eredivisie match that highlighted a significant gap in strength between the two sides. Following a disappointing performance last week, the Amster...

Dominant SVIJ deserved champions in the fifth division, as expected

SVIJ secured the fifth-class championship title following a dominant 5-0 victory over local rivals Waterloo in IJmuiden. The victory, which was celebrated with fireworks by the home crowd, confirmed t...

Telstar fails to recover from 2-1 setback: ‘Then something snapped’

Telstar suffered a heavy defeat against FC Utrecht after a controversial goal put the opposition ahead 2-1. Despite an equalizer from Danny Bakker, the team was unable to recover following an unpenali...

Ajax can smile again after much-needed win over Heracles

Ajax secured a crucial victory over Heracles Almelo with goals from Mika Godts and Steven Berghuis. The win earns the Amsterdam-based club three important points in their pursuit of a European footbal...

Ajax keeps Champions League in sight: Tomiyasu red card only blemish in big win over Heracles

Ajax secured a 0-3 victory against Heracles in Almelo, rebounding from a previous loss to FC Twente to remain in contention for the Champions League. While the win was decisive, the match was slightly...

Netanyahu: Iranian nuclear and missile programs destroyed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced in a televised address that joint operations with the United States have successfully destroyed Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. This ...

Current business park to feature 8,000 high-rise homes in the future

The Amsterdam City Council is reviewing plans to transform the Holterbergweg industrial area in Zuidoost into a high-rise district featuring up to 8,000 new homes and expanded business space. The deve...

Presenter apologizes to Soundos El Ahmadi for remark about women

Belgian presenter Bart Schols has apologized to Dutch comedian Soundos El Ahmadi following a controversial interview about women's safety. The apology addresses Schols' claim during the conversation t...

Kyiv: Russia has already violated Easter truce hundreds of times

The Ukrainian military reports that Russia has violated the Easter ceasefire 469 times since it officially began at 4:00 PM local time. These figures were released by Ukraine's military leadership on ...

Crayfish as a symbol of slow administration

The American crayfish plague in the Netherlands has become a symbol of slow government bureaucracy and inefficient decision-making. Despite being a long-standing issue, the response remains bogged dow...

Olympia Haarlem makes the difference after the break against strugglers. 'You really need thirty points in this league'

Olympia Haarlem secured their second consecutive victory with a 4-1 win over Vitesse’22, improving their standing in the first-class rankings. The team's performance after halftime proved decisive i...

Iranian media: New round of talks with US on Saturday night or Sunday

The first direct talks between American and Iranian delegations in Pakistan have concluded. Iranian state media reports that a new round of negotiations is expected to take place on Saturday night or ...

Major search for person in water in IJmuiden, victim taken to hospital

Emergency services conducted a large-scale search operation on Saturday evening after a man fell into the water at the Trawlerkade in IJmuiden. The victim was successfully recovered and rushed to the ...