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Formula 1 flash auction at De Groene Ezel: Twenty collectibles to renovate front garden of Ons Huis Heemskerk Foundation: ‘You buy something nice and contribute to a good cause’

On Saturday, June 27, thrift store De Groene Ezel will hold a flash auction featuring twenty Formula 1 collectibles, such as signed posters and vintage t-shirts. All proceeds from the event will be do...

Iraqi marshlands flourish after rainfall: return of water buffalo and fishing

Heavy spring rainfall has revitalized the Iraqi marshlands, allowing for the return of fishing and water buffaloes to the region. While the marshes act as a critical climate shock absorber, the ecosys...

This 34-year-old D66 politician must solve the nitrogen crisis

Jaimi van Essen, a 34-year-old D66 minister, has been tasked with resolving the Netherlands' long-standing nitrogen crisis. As the cabinet prepares to release a new plan this week, Van Essen faces sig...

Music producer Clive Davis dies at 94, discoverer of Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys

American music producer Clive Davis dies at 94

Renowned American music producer and former record executive Clive Davis has passed away at the age of 94 in his New York home. His family confirmed his death to The New York Times following his hospi...

Neighborhood committee questions decision-making on Geesterduin 2.0 in Castricum

The Neighborhood Committee Regio Geesterhage has expressed concerns in an open letter regarding the decision-making process for the Geesterduin 2.0 development project in Castricum. The committee is q...

Oil price drops, but diesel and petrol prices at the pump rise by 1 cent tomorrow: how is that possible?

Gasoline and diesel prices at Dutch gas stations are set to increase by a maximum of one cent on Tuesday. This price hike occurs despite a significant drop in global oil prices on the international ma...

Code orange in central and southern regions from Wednesday due to extreme heat

The KNMI has issued a code orange warning for extreme heat in the central and southern regions of the Netherlands starting Wednesday at noon. Temperatures are expected to exceed 34 degrees Celsius dai...

End to solar panel subsidies: the sun rises for free, yet it still costs money

Starting in 2027, solar panel owners in the Netherlands will face increased costs as existing subsidies are phased out. Although solar energy itself is free, the financial benefits previously availabl...

This is why there is no water in the paddling pools in Velserbeek and Burgemeester Rijkenspark yet

Despite rising temperatures in Velsen, the paddling pools in Velserbeek and Burgemeester Rijkenspark have not yet been filled with water. Residents looking to cool off are currently visiting local bea...

Toy Story 5 review roundup: 'More radical changes desired'

Toy Story 5 explores the conflict between classic toys and modern technology as Woody and Buzz Lightyear compete with screens for a child's attention. While reviews acknowledge the film's attempt to a...

Fire at Thai massage parlor in Zandvoort, two checked for smoke inhalation

A fire broke out in a Thai massage parlor on Louis Davidsstraat in Zandvoort on Monday afternoon. Emergency services, including the fire department and two ambulances, were dispatched to the scene, wh...

Former minister no longer remembers reason for late 2020 school closures

Former Dutch Education Minister Ingrid van Engelshoven told a parliamentary inquiry committee that she no longer recalls the specific reasons for closing schools in December 2020. During her testimony...

Amsterdam-Zuidoost kicks off first Keti Koti Sports Day with tjoro-tjoro, trappevoet and schoppesteentje

Summer Festival of Consolation aims to make audiences laugh at current events: ‘The best joke hurts because it exposes something’

Deceased ABN Amro employee may have died from poisoning and drowning

A 39-year-old man is suspected of murdering his partner in their Amsterdam home by poisoning and drowning her, according to the Public Prosecution Service. The defense argues that the cause of death h...

Air conditioner demand quadruples after sweltering weekend

Demand for air conditioning units in the Netherlands has quadrupled following a sweltering weekend, according to local installers. Since 2020, annual sales in the country have consistently remained ab...

SBS6 pulls the plug on reality show with Jan Versteegh

Dutch broadcaster SBS6 has canceled the upcoming reality program 'Vijf Dagen Vast' hosted by Jan Versteegh. The decision to scrap the show was made following an evaluation of the initial recordings.

Bar Notelle in Beverwijk treats guests to free beer for every Dutch goal: promotion continues despite high-scoring win over Sweden

Bar owner Stef van der Zon in Beverwijk is offering patrons a free beer for every goal the Dutch national team scores during their matches. Despite the Netherlands scoring five times against Sweden re...

Deaths and many injured in Qatar natural gas complex explosion

A massive explosion at the Barzan natural gas facility in Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial zone killed at least 13 people and injured 66 others on Sunday. Authorities confirmed that the incident has not ...