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US brothers Hayden (20) and Zander (24) travel through Europe: 'Weed is legal in Colorado too, but I want to compare it here'

Purmerweg closed in both directions following single-vehicle accident

A driver was hospitalized after crashing into a bus stop on the Purmerweg in Amsterdam, likely due to a sudden medical emergency. Emergency services closed the road in both directions while conducting...

Video | Tate McRae and Sombr receive award: 'I only write in my bedroom'

Bicycle dealers squeezed by wobbling Accell? 'Would be a real shame'

Bicycle retailers in the Netherlands are concerned about the stability of the manufacturer Accell and its potential impact on future bike inventory and parts availability. Dealers fear that supply cha...

My child wants to be a model: when is it a good idea? 'They can become addicted to attention'

As scouts actively search for new talent during the summer months, experts are offering guidance to parents whose children aspire to become fashion models. The advice explores how to support a child's...

Paul Vugts and Wouter Laumans on Romanian pimp gang in the Red Light District: 'It is distressing that this can happen in Amsterdam'

Rapper Tony Scott (54), known for hits like Get into it, dies from complications of MS

Public Prosecution Service demands 12-month prison sentence for causing explosion at Zuidas Atrium

The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 12-month sentence for a 17-year-old boy accused of causing an explosion at the Atrium office complex on the Zuidas in mid-March. The suspect, whose case w...

Teenagers knew her from Idols, their parents knew: Jerney Kaagman (1947-2026) spent years advancing Dutch pop music

Reactions to the death of Jerney Kaagman: 'A voice in a thousand'

Dutch singer and television personality Jerney Kaagman passed away on July 31 due to complications from Parkinson's disease. Colleagues, friends, and former employers have paid tribute to her, highlig...

Confused Lekhram B. (56) stabbed two police officers in North last year: ‘Unfortunately, it happens more often that criminal law, not psychiatry, becomes the final resort’

Ajax reporter Daan Sutorius on Julian Brandt: ‘He is creative and technically very refined’

Earth & Fire singer and Idols judge Jerney Kaagman (79) has died

Jerney Kaagman, the lead singer of the band Earth & Fire and a former Idols judge, has passed away at the age of 79. She had been suffering from Parkinson's disease for several years.

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Israeli settler prosecuted for death of Palestinian who made documentary on West Bank

For the first time, an Israeli settler has been charged with reckless homicide in the death of Palestinian journalist Awdah Hathaleen on the West Bank. Hathaleen had contributed to the documentary 'No...

WorldPride in pictures: This is the magic of the Zeedijk

As WorldPride Amsterdam nears its conclusion, major events continue to attract large crowds. Smaller local initiatives, such as the inclusive red carpet event on the Zeedijk, highlight the ongoing cel...

Video | Joe Jonas amazed by Dutch people on holiday: 'Great experience'

Barbra Streisand writes first children's book: 'For my grandchildren'

Singer and actress Barbra Streisand has written her first children's book titled 'And By The Way...'. The picture book is scheduled for release on March 30, 2027.

Animal shelter DOA overwhelmed with baby rabbits: "Ever thought about a rabbit? This is your sign"

Animal shelter DOA in Amsterdam is currently overwhelmed by a large number of rabbits, including several unexpected litters from rescued pregnant animals. The shelter is urgently calling for potential...

Women knocked off bicycles and assaulted on Weteringschans

In late July, two women were assaulted and knocked off their bicycles on the Weteringschans in Amsterdam after a confrontation with another female cyclist. One victim sustained injuries, and the suspe...