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Nephew who played Michael Jackson wants abuse allegations included in second film

Jaafar Jackson, who plays Michael Jackson in the biopic 'Michael', has expressed his desire for future films to address the sexual abuse allegations against the singer. These accusations were notably ...

Beach clubs prepare for final busy Grand Prix weekend

Beach pavilions in Zandvoort are preparing for a final busy weekend as the town hosts the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Despite rainy weather, businesses are staffing up and expecting a large influx of fans f...

Uber hit with 825 million euro fine by Dutch regulator over wrongful driver account suspensions

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has fined Uber 825 million euros for the unauthorized automated suspension of driver accounts between 2020 and 2022. The regulator stated that the company fail...

Cardiac arrests changed the life of F1 fan Fred (65), now he gets a behind-the-scenes look at Zandvoort circuit

After suffering from cardiac arrests, 65-year-old F1 fan Fred van der Schaar was given the opportunity to visit the Zandvoort circuit. During his visit, he was able to meet drivers like Lewis Hamilton...

Presenter Mandy Woelkens gives birth to second child

Dutch presenter Mandy Woelkens has given birth to her second child. She announced the news on Instagram with a photo of the newborn, though the baby's name and gender have not been disclosed.

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Hangovers and lots of coffee at the campsite next to the circuit: "Vomited in the tent"

Formula 1 fans camping near the Zandvoort circuit are preparing for the final Dutch Grand Prix weekend despite some recovery from partying. While many attendees remain enthusiastic about the race, the...

Talpa to compensate Ajax fans who bought paid stream following technical issues

Talpa's streaming platform, Kijk.nl, experienced significant technical failures during the Ajax versus FC Sion Conference League match, preventing many paid users from watching the first twenty minute...

Samsung to buy back nearly 80 billion dollars in shares

South Korean tech company Samsung Electronics has announced plans to repurchase up to 80 billion dollars worth of its own shares this year. This significant financial move comes as the company seeks t...

Talpa compensates all users of Ajax livestream match

Talpa is refunding all users who purchased a livestream for the Ajax versus FC Sion Conference League playoff match after technical issues prevented some viewers from accessing the feed on the KIJK pl...

How do we teach children to cycle better? ‘We should get rid of training wheels’

Veilig Verkeer Nederland warns that many children lack the necessary cycling skills to commute to school safely. Bicycle instructor Annie Tiekstra suggests phasing out training wheels to help children...

Controversial hotel in 'Kinkerbuurt gap' to be built after 12-year legal battle between residents and Amsterdam municipality

VOC heads into new handball season without Daleman: "Coach violates agreement"

Handball club VOC prepares for the new season under new head coach Tom Zwarthoed with the goal of defending their national title. However, player Roos Daleman has retired from the sport, citing a brea...

Zandvoort Circuit Director on final F1: Choosing to stop at the peak

Circuit Zandvoort will host its final Formula 1 race, with director Robert van Overdijk deciding to stop at the peak of the event's success. After five memorable editions featuring Max Verstappen, org...

Number of cycling accidents up by 20 percent: most occurring at Elandsgracht intersection

The number of bicycle accidents in Amsterdam has increased by 20 percent compared to 2019, with electric bikes playing a significant role in the rise. The intersection of Elandsgracht and Marnixstraat...

Politics on the Amstel: emergency debate on Oostbrug cost explosion and VVD finally shows its teeth

Following the summer recess, the Amsterdam city council held an urgent debate regarding the undisclosed cost increases for the Oostbrug project. The discussion featured scrutiny of Alderman Melanie va...

US refunds 800 million euros in illegal duties to German companies

The United States has refunded nearly 800 million euros in unlawfully collected import duties to German listed companies. Between October and June, the U.S. government returned approximately 66 billio...

Police investigate six disappearances following hundreds of tips about 'Lucky'

Raid on Zeeland fish company suspected of trading in poached carpet shells

The investigative branch of the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA-IOD) raided a Zeeland-based shellfish company on Wednesday. Authorities suspect the business of illegally h...

Amazing, Mike! Tel Sell returns to television

The home shopping company Tel Sell is returning to television in the Netherlands. The iconic retailer plans to resume broadcasting its advertisements for various household and fitness products on comm...