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At least 96 fines issued to trucks and coaches on Merwede Bridge

Authorities have issued at least 96 fines of 500 euros each to trucks and buses that traveled across the Merwedebrug. The enforcement action was confirmed by the Centraal Justitieel Incassobureau as o...

Shared car collides with tram and crashes into a pole on Europaboulevard

A shared car collided with a tram on the Europaboulevard in Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon before hitting a pole. No injuries were reported, and authorities are currently investigating the cause of th...

Eurozone economy grows slightly despite Middle East conflict

The Eurozone economy experienced a modest growth of 0.4 percent during the second quarter. This economic expansion occurred despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to official data ...

More and more cruise ships dock in IJmuiden, but passengers still travel to Amsterdam by bus: 'I didn't know they were two different ports'

Anger, music and a horned woman in fast-paced show about motherhood at De Parade

Former MP Marjet van Zuijlen named new chair of Eye Filmmuseum supervisory board

When can you change your surname in the Netherlands? 5 questions answered

Changing a surname in the Netherlands is a complex legal process that people may seek for personal reasons, such as distancing themselves from a parent. Specialist Françoise van Gerwen answers key qu...

From pigeons to Medusa: De Parade is back in town, "Most beautiful place on earth"

The theater festival De Parade has returned to Amsterdam's Martin Luther Kingpark, featuring performances by newcomer Geert Swaab and veteran Ellen ten Damme. The festival, which offers a variety of s...

From pigeons to Medusa: De Parade is back in town, "Most beautiful place on earth"

The theater festival De Parade has returned to the Martin Luther Kingpark in Amsterdam, featuring performances by newcomer Geert Swaab and veteran Ellen ten Damme. The festival runs until August 9th b...

Major festival shrinks site without notice while claiming to be ‘sold out’: how is that possible?

Attendees of the Milkshake Festival in Amsterdam's Westerpark noticed that the festival grounds were smaller than in previous years. Despite the event being sold out on Saturday, the reduction in size...

Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from July 31 to August 2

Amsterdam is hosting a variety of events from July 31 to August 2, headlined by the WorldPride celebrations including the Canal Parade and various street parties. Additionally, visitors can enjoy summ...

ING grows on recovering housing market despite global unrest

ING reported a significant increase in profit during the second quarter, driven by a growing customer base despite global instability. The bank's performance improved due to the recovering housing mar...

Fascism and partisan struggle from the perspective of two women in The Days of Glass by Nicoletta Verna

Is a broken iPhone really such a disaster? In Transcription, Ben Lerner questions our reliance on technology

Jess Walter wrote a novel about America in the Trump era: ‘This book had to be funny, simply because of the absurdity of these times’

Why did the 'golden boy' in Lucy's Studio turn his back on his mentor Cézanne?

Sera performs Pride anthem Girls who like girls this weekend: 'I Googled whether we could walk down the street holding hands'

Singer Sera will perform her new single, 'Girls who like girls,' as the official anthem at the Pride Amsterdam main stage on the Dam this weekend. She highlighted the ongoing importance of the event b...

'Bolle Jos' piles up convictions: fugitive drug criminal faces over 100 years in prison

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Hardball: union accuses Kruidvat of intimidation

The trade union FNV has accused the drugstore chain Kruidvat of fostering an unsafe working environment and using intimidation tactics. While the union describes the situation as alarming, academic ex...