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Explosion at business premises in Nieuw-West, police search for suspect

Hesje Andersson exhibits her 'Swimming ABC' at Kunst aan de Kolk gallery. 'For me, swimming is social, floating and inspiring'

Haarlem-based artist Hesje Andersson is debuting her "swimmers' ABC" exhibition at Kunst aan de Kolk in Spaarndam this Saturday. The interactive display features artworks representing swimming-related...

Car stolen after home burglary on Ceintuurbaan, suspect arrested after chase in Oud-West

Tickets for Southeast Asia's largest budget airline significantly more expensive due to Iran war

AirAsia X, Southeast Asia's largest budget airline, is raising ticket prices by 40% and eliminating unprofitable routes to mitigate the financial impact of the conflict in the Middle East. The Malaysi...

Do you like sending and receiving cards and letters? Would you pay extra for fast delivery? Let us know

Starting next summer, postal delivery in the Netherlands will take longer to arrive. The article seeks reader feedback on their mail habits and whether they are willing to pay extra for faster service...

Ministry: Iran to respond later to proposed peace plan

Iran has prepared its response to a peace plan proposed by mediating parties for the United States. A spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the response will be made public at a la...

Cheaper electric cars in demand due to high oil prices

Sales of second-hand electric cars in Noord-Holland have tripled in a year as high oil prices drive consumers toward more affordable transportation. Dealerships report a significant increase in demand...

Cycling, coasting or driving electric: there are many ways to reduce fuel consumption

Following a call for reader suggestions, this article compiles various methods for reducing fuel consumption, such as cycling, coasting, and switching to electric vehicles. It highlights unique and pr...

Explosion at business premises in Slotervaart, apartments evacuated

An explosive device detonated at a business premises on Henri Dunantstraat in Amsterdam's Slotervaart neighborhood late last night, causing a small fire but no injuries. Residents of the apartments ab...

The highest ‘mountain’ in North Holland is in Schoorl, I know thanks to an Asian on YouTube

Journalist Sam van Opbergen highlights an Asian YouTuber's project to climb the highest points in every Dutch province. The video series reveals that the highest 'mountain' in North Holland is situate...

Bus ride from Haarlem to Keukenhof gives tourists a preview of the bulbs: 'In America, there is still snow'

A bus service runs every thirty minutes from Haarlem station to the Keukenhof flower park in Lisse to accommodate tourists visiting the blooming bulb fields. The route is popular with international vi...

Choosing by color at Pluktuin Bakkum's season opening: 'ChatGPT said we could pick tulips here'

Pluktuin Bakkum saw a significant turnout during its seasonal opening over the Easter weekend. Some visitors traveled from as far as Rijswijk after ChatGPT suggested the garden as a prime location for...

Experiencing spring from a kayak: ‘Because you are so close to the water, you are fully immersed in your surroundings’

Nature guide Ingrid Meijer offers kayak expeditions from her own backyard to help people experience spring from the water. These tours focus on mindfulness and immersion in nature rather than speed.

Iran: Intelligence chief Khademi killed in airstrike

Majid Khademi, the intelligence chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, was reportedly killed in an airstrike. The Revolutionary Guard and Iranian state media announced his death, attributing the attack ...

Beau van Erven Dorens would be self-destructive without his wife

Dutch television presenter Beau van Erven Dorens expressed that he believes he would behave self-destructively without his wife, Selly. He credited her as the stabilizing rock and foundation of their ...

Organic, free-range, Kipster: what is the difference?

This article examines the various types of eggs available in Dutch supermarkets, including organic, free-range, and Kipster varieties. It explores the differences in how these eggs are produced and ad...

Haarlem suffers heavy defeat against Hoek van Holland for second time in a month: 'We missed too many tackles'

Haarlem's rugby team suffered a significant 60-17 defeat against Hoek van Holland, marking their second loss to the same opponent in a month. After a season heavily impacted by injuries, the team is c...

Source: Iran won't reopen Strait of Hormuz yet despite ceasefire

Iran has stated it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic as part of a temporary ceasefire agreement. A high-ranking Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran believes the United Sta...

Trenches, ammunition, steep stairs and exciting stories. History comes to life at IJmuiden Bunker Museum: ‘No real fighting ever took place here’

The Bunker Museum IJmuiden opened its doors to the public for the first time this season on Sunday. Assisted by over thirty volunteers, the museum uses historical bunkers and trenches to preserve and ...

Is it roasted tomato soup or roastedtomato soup? Just a little more procrastination

Dutch writer Tommy Wieringa recently used the word "procrastineren" in a column, leading to a discussion by the linguistic organization Onze Taal. Despite its complex appearance, the term is officiall...