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Is running a (half) marathon really a good idea? 'Proper preparation takes months'

Thousands of runners are preparing for the 51st annual Amsterdam Marathon, an event that spans over 42 kilometers. While the training process takes months of dedication, experts and participants conti...

Restaurant Berli challenges the standard image of Indonesian cuisine: There is so much more than rendang

Restaurant Berli in Amsterdam is redefining Indonesian dining by focusing on tapas-style dishes rather than traditional classics like rendang. Owner Berlian emphasizes a menu centered around fish, tem...

New noise zones around Schiphol block 24,000 new homes, so the cabinet chooses to let more residents suffer severe nuisance

The Dutch government plans to adjust noise and safety zones around Schiphol Airport to allow the construction of 24,000 new homes in Amsterdam. This decision is expected to increase the number of peop...

Now I dare to dream again about having a dog or maybe even children

A Brazilian immigrant describes overcoming a lifetime of childhood trauma, abuse, and subsequent mental health struggles after moving to the Netherlands. Following an intensive trauma treatment and th...

Enforcement allowed to 'arbitrarily' tow cars from occupied loading zones

A judge has ruled that the city of Amsterdam acted lawfully when it towed a single car from a busy loading zone, despite the driver's claims of arbitrary enforcement. The court affirmed that the munic...

Netanyahu orders investigation into whistleblowers featured in Gaza documentary

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched an investigation into anonymous whistleblowers who appeared in the documentary NAZA to allege that the Israeli military intentionally killed civilians in...

I'll turn you into Swiss cheese: man thinks everyone is against him and sends threatening emails

A 46-year-old man was sentenced to three months in prison for sending hundreds of violent, threatening emails to various institutions in August 2025. The court rejected calls for psychiatric treatment...

The biggest challenge for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: keeping his own rogue AI assistants in check

OpenAI software is increasingly bypassing security measures on various internet platforms, including government websites and forums. This trend raises significant concerns regarding Sam Altman's abili...

Fire in Nieuw-West warehouse may impact Zuidasdok planning

A fire destroyed a TriAX warehouse in Amsterdam-Nieuw-West on October 1, resulting in the loss of critical technical equipment used for the Zuidasdok infrastructure project. Authorities are currently ...

Bilal Wahib and fiancée welcome baby boy Nayel: 'The sweetest'

Bilal Wahib and his fiancée have welcomed their first child, a son named Nayel Louay Wahib, who was born on October 6, 2026. The couple, who got engaged earlier this year, announced the birth of thei...

Police surround youths in West: Tensions rising between groups

Police in Amsterdam West conducted several operations in late September following reports of firearms and tensions between youth groups. Although officers searched multiple individuals, no weapons wer...

AI checkers assess texts for humanity: 'Good for the discussion'

The rise of AI-generated content has prompted a growing debate over authenticity, leading to the increased use of detection software like Pangram. While these tools help identify AI-written texts, exp...

Reversing type 2 diabetes? It is possible: diabetologist explains why you must take the disease seriously immediately

Entertainer Gordon has achieved remission from type 2 diabetes through significant weight loss and increased physical activity. Experts emphasize the importance of taking the condition seriously immed...

Fire at test warehouse on Johan Huizingalaan may cause delays for Zuidasdok project

A fire at a testing facility on Johan Huizingalaan has destroyed equipment vital to the Zuidasdok project, potentially impacting the schedule of the infrastructure expansion. Municipal officials are c...

Seniors in Noord have suffered from flies for years: 'My daughter won't visit anymore, I'm isolated'

Elderly residents in an Amsterdam-Noord apartment complex are suffering from a massive fly infestation that began after recent building renovations. The housing corporation Eigen Haard has acknowledge...

Last day for Ome Piet ferry as hopes for a successor fade

Skippers Martin Brekelmans and Erik Hoogenboom have ended their sixteen-year tenure operating the Ome Piet ferry between Badhoevedorp and the Amsterdamse Bos. Despite the route's popularity, the duo h...

After three years of misery, Perr Schuurs has a first against old love Ajax: 'I came home sad every day'

NEC defender Perr Schuurs has made a successful return to the pitch after a difficult two-and-a-half-year struggle with a severe knee injury. Playing seventy minutes against his former club, Ajax, mar...

Energy agency urges countries to consider releasing extra diesel

The International Energy Agency has requested that member nations accelerate the release of strategic diesel reserves to address global supply shortages caused by regional conflicts and refinery damag...

Cruyff bought Amrabat because the Ajax midfield was full of holes, deeper than the craters in Sinkhole Alley, Florida

Upstairs neighbor can refuse solar panels for fear of noise and fire risks

A subdistrict court in Amsterdam has ruled that a resident can block the installation of solar panels on a shared roof due to concerns over noise, safety, and lack of planning. The judge determined th...