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Gen Zer lives like it’s 20 years ago: Without a high-tech smartphone, with a classic Nokia. 'I now realize how nice touchscreens and WhatsApp are'

A Gen-Z reporter spent a week using a classic Nokia phone instead of a smartphone to see if it would reduce internet addiction and improve focus. The experiment highlighted the difficulties of navigat...

Believers made way for wrestling champions in former De Zaaier church

The former Catholic church 'De Zaaier' on Amsterdam's Keizersgracht has undergone several transformations since its construction in 1837, transitioning from a place of worship to a warehouse and a wre...

Analysis: US Patriot missile involved in Bahrain explosion

An expert analysis reviewed by Reuters suggests that a U.S. Patriot missile was likely involved in a March 9 explosion in Bahrain that injured dozens of civilians. Although Bahrain and Washington prev...

Oil companies also fighting for scarce oil and gas

Oil companies like Shell are facing intense competition to secure scarce oil and gas supplies. Industry leaders highlight that they are currently navigating significant logistical challenges to ensure...

Video | Beckham scion sings and plays guitar at Melkweg in Amsterdam

Driver freed after almost two hours following single-vehicle crash in Southeast

A driver was hospitalized after being trapped for nearly two hours following a single-vehicle accident on the Abcouderstraatweg in Amsterdam-Zuidoost early Wednesday morning. Firefighters performed a ...

Musical chairs: Seven candidates join Velsen council thanks to preference votes

Seven candidates from five different parties have secured seats in the Velsen municipal council through preference votes. Despite their low positions on the party lists, these candidates received enou...

Can old Anglicisms still be translated? Manager, camping, scooter... Try it!

The author reflects on how an algorithm recently resurfaced a letter they wrote in 1993 for the Dutch linguistics magazine Onze Taal regarding the translation of anglicisms. The piece notes the unexpe...

Tess (21) from Castricum recovering from sepsis: 'I have hope again'

Tess, a 21-year-old from Castricum, is recovering from Post-Sepsis Syndrome following an intensive treatment program in Australia funded by crowdfunding. After returning to the Netherlands, her recove...

Demolition most likely scenario for part of troubled Zandvoort-Noord flats: ‘But only in five years’

Approximately 124 apartments on Lorentzstraat in Zandvoort-Noord are likely to be demolished in about five years due to long-standing issues with concrete rot. While other parts of the housing complex...

Criticism hits Maan harder than she’d like: 'Feels like I’m in a corner'

Singer Maan shared during an interview on the program De Geknipte Gast that negative feedback regarding her shift toward a more experimental musical style has been difficult to handle. She admitted th...

NBC presenter Guthrie cannot mourn until missing mother is found

American TV presenter Savannah Guthrie and her family are acknowledging the increasing likelihood that her missing mother is no longer alive. They stated that the process of mourning is difficult to n...

Candid Tallon Griekspoor abandons plan to leave the Netherlands and laughs at father’s 'golden tip': ‘He’s right’

Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor has decided against moving abroad and remains optimistic about his current form despite a recent injury withdrawal in Dubai. He expressed confidence for the rest ...

The Greenhouse | The battery revolution is coming and cannot start soon enough

Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the rapid rise of large-scale battery storage systems and their upcoming impact on the energy infrastructure. This shift is expected to significantly transform ...

New attacks on Israel, damage and casualties reported

Israel has reported new missile attacks from Iran and Hezbollah, resulting in at least one fatality in the northern part of the country. While Israeli media stated that multiple Iranian missiles were ...

Savannah Guthrie cannot mourn until missing mother is found

American TV presenter Savannah Guthrie and her family expressed that they cannot find peace or begin the mourning process while her mother remains missing. The family is increasingly preparing for the...

Over 500 hours of near-total internet shutdown in Iran

Iran has experienced a near-total internet blockade for more than 500 hours, according to internet watchdog Netblocks. The government has severed international connections and restricted domestic serv...

Jan (78) dies while snorkeling on holiday in Egypt

78-year-old Jan Lenderink passed away from heart failure while snorkeling in the Red Sea during a vacation in Egypt with his partner and her family. His sudden death has turned the holiday into a trag...

Cees (71) in serious trouble after filing property tax objection through online agency

A 71-year-old man named Cees Groen from Spanbroek is facing financial trouble after seeking help from an online agency to object to his property valuation. He was shocked to receive a payment demand f...

UAE and Saudi Arabia report Iranian missile and drone attacks

The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia reported incoming missile and drone attacks from Iran on Sunday. While the UAE activated its air defense systems, Saudi Arabia confirmed that one missile was ...