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Singer Dolly Parton dies at 80
DNB invests 500,000 euros in home of richest Black woman in 18th-century Suriname: 'Apologies are not enough'
MPs urge ON! to be removed from NPO after Hitler segment
It seemed like a date but ended in severe assault: up to 20 months in prison demanded
Prosecutors have demanded prison sentences of 18 and 20 months for two men accused of participating in a violent assault against a transgender woman at her home in Amsterdam in September 2024. The sus...
Did Mouad el K. shoot a man and lash out wildly, or is he a victim in a charade?
Shopping during Formula 1: ringing cash registers in menswear, silence in lingerie
Local businesses in Zandvoort experienced varying levels of success during the final Formula 1 race weekend, with hospitality and souvenir retailers seeing increased sales while other niche shops stru...
ProRail: suction effect of train was not the cause of fatal accident at Bijlmer station
Canada imposes tariffs on billions of euros in US goods
Canada has announced import tariffs on American goods valued at approximately 17 billion euros in retaliation for duties imposed by the Trump administration on Canadian products. The measures target a...
Rain prevents further shipping issues to Rotterdam port
Recent rainfall in the Rhine basin has prevented further disruptions to shipping traffic bound for the Port of Rotterdam. However, the Port of Rotterdam Authority states that shipping conditions have ...
Met De Vlam In De Pijp singer Henk Wijngaard back home after heart surgery
Dutch singer Henk Wijngaard has returned home after undergoing heart surgery. The eighty-year-old artist, famous for his hit 'Met De Vlam In De Pijp', spent over two weeks in the hospital before being...
Venetian island with Napoleonic fort put up for sale
An island off the coast of Venice featuring lush gardens and a fort commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte has been listed for sale. The property offers a unique historical site with significant architect...
Iliassopdebeat (31) produced Dutch rap classic D&G, but is now stepping out of his shell: I'm chasing my dance dream
Tates act wealthier than they are to attract attention, lawyers say
Lawyers for the controversial influencer brothers Tristan and Andrew Tate claim that the pair are not as wealthy as they portray on social media. They state that the brothers use a lavish lifestyle, i...
Amstel, Gooi and Vecht Water Authority lifts irrigation bans
Lego closes first half with record revenue and sees profits rise by 32 percent
Lego reported a record revenue of 5.6 billion euros for the first half of 2026, marking a 21 percent increase compared to the previous year. The Danish toy manufacturer also saw its profits grow by 32...
Ryanair slams Jetten cabinet over 'failing' aviation policy
Ryanair has criticized the Dutch government for its aviation policy, specifically targeting the national flight tax. The airline described the levy as a fake green tax and urged for changes to the cur...
Picking, grabbing and collecting: will you help out on World Cleanup Day?
On Sunday, September 20, the city is organizing activities for World Cleanup Day. Residents are encouraged to participate and can borrow waste grabbers and cleaning materials for free.
How to talk to your child about smartphone use: Checking is okay, but don't do it secretly
With 60 percent of Dutch children in eighth grade already owning a smartphone, experts advise parents to actively guide and discuss safe online behavior with their children. Rather than secret monitor...
Kapelle gets Annie M.G. Schmidt museum thanks to anonymous donor
An anonymous donor has provided the funding for the foundation 'Bij Annie Thuis' to purchase the birthplace of author Annie M.G. Schmidt in Kapelle. The property will be converted into a museum dedica...