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Will Mikky Keetels become the Jutta Leerdam of running? "I think she's amazing"
Top athletes Khalid Choukoud, Noah Schutte, and Mikky Keetels are preparing to compete in the upcoming Amsterdam Marathon this Sunday. The event will feature a friendly rivalry among the men, while Ke...
Man arrested at home in Slotermeer where explosion occurred Tuesday evening
A man was arrested in Amsterdam's Slotermeer district following an explosion at his residence, though police clarified this specific arrest is not linked to the blast itself. Authorities continue to i...
A year and a half ago Mikky Keetels had no plan, now she is training in Kenya for a new record
Dutch flight attendant and marathon runner Mikky Keetels is intensifying her training, including a recent period in Kenya, to set a new personal record at the Amsterdam Marathon. Keetels is transition...
Kandinsky painting looted by Nazis from Amsterdam auctioned for 32 million euros
A 1907 painting by Wassily Kandinsky, which was stolen by Nazis from a Jewish family in Amsterdam during World War II, has been sold at auction for 32 million euros. The artwork was returned to the de...
Call for entries: sign up for De ontmoeting, Het Parool’s dating column
Het Parool is inviting readers to share the stories of how they met their partners for the newspaper's love column. Interested couples can submit their stories, including their names and ages, via ema...
Public Prosecution Service again demands 14-year prison sentence for ex-partner of Suzanne Boon, murdered in 2016
The Public Prosecution Service is seeking a 14-year prison sentence against Robert L. in an appeal case concerning the 2016 murder of his ex-partner, Suzanne Boon. Prosecutors argue that compelling ev...
Record for Amsterdam Marathon: participants from 161 countries
The 51st Amsterdam Marathon has set a record by attracting participants from 161 different countries to compete this weekend. The event will host 32,000 runners for the full marathon and 15,000 for th...
Everything you need to know ahead of Ajax vs Hajduk Split
Ajax will face Hajduk Split while missing several key players such as Bissouma, Adingra, Blind, and Berghuis. Despite these roster setbacks, the team remains focused on their goal of winning trophies ...
Primeur at Artis: injured bird receives first fully 3D-printed beak
A southern ground hornbill at Artis zoo has successfully received the world's first fully 3D-printed prosthetic beak after its original was broken. The collaborative surgical procedure, which utilized...
Harry Styles concerts in Arena caused inflation in the Netherlands to rise
Economists from De Nederlandsche Bank have linked a series of ten concerts by Harry Styles in Amsterdam to a rise in Dutch inflation during May. The high demand from international fans led to a signif...
Nour’s favorites: ‘I’d actually rather keep this place to myself’
Marketing professional Nour Mens shares seven of her favorite dining and leisure spots in Amsterdam. Her recommendations focus on places with strong Asian influences, cozy atmospheres, and high-qualit...
The fall of the Oostmeijer wall
In 1877, the demolition of houses for a new horse-drawn tram line resulted in the mysterious survival of a single wall. This wall belonged to Meindert Oostmeijer and remained standing even as the rest...
Who will be Ajax's alternative to Tolu up front? Míchel faces multiple dilemmas ahead of Split trip
Ajax is dealing with tactical and personnel issues as they prepare for the Conference League main phase, specifically regarding the absence of striker Tolu. Coach Míchel Sánchez is working to resolv...
Pair of hand-painted Nike Air Force 1s neck suspect: DNA found on abandoned Valentinos
A 41-year-old man was sentenced to a two-year rehabilitation measure after DNA on a pair of discarded shoes linked him to an Amsterdam burglary. Although the court acquitted him of other local crimes ...
'I am here, but my soul is there': Maila Ahmad travels to the Kurdistan she never knew
Maila Ahmad, director of the Amsterdam Kurdish Film Festival, travels to the various regions of Kurdistan to explore her heritage for her new documentary series. Despite concerns from her parents rega...
Willet-Holthuysen museum exhibition exposes financing of Surinamese plantations
A new exhibition at Huis Willet-Holthuysen in Amsterdam explores the historical connections between the canal house and the financing of colonial plantations in Suriname. The project reveals how forme...
Netherlands wants to save emergency oil reserves, but pressure to release more grows
The Netherlands is resisting international pressure to release additional strategic oil reserves, arguing that these should be used only for severe supply crises rather than managing global prices. Wh...
What Ajax coach Míchel must do in Croatia to get his team back on track
Ajax heads into the start of the Conference League main phase facing multiple tactical and personnel issues. Coach Míchel Sánchez must urgently address these problems to improve the team's performan...
After more than a century, the monumental period room returns to the Herengracht
An art historian has brought a rare 18th-century neoclassical interior back to Amsterdam, where he plans to restore it within his historic canal house. The project is supported by local heritage organ...
Fire started on street in Floradorp, large police presence
A fire was intentionally set in the Floradorp district of Amsterdam, leading to significant civil unrest and clashes between local youths and authorities. The situation escalated to the point where em...
Tense atmosphere after street arson in Noord, riot police deployed
A tense situation unfolded in Amsterdam-Noord after a fire was set in the street and emergency services were obstructed by locals. Police eventually deployed the Mobiele Eenheid to clear the area, all...
This blue line through Amsterdam is meant to lead marathon runners to a record
Organizers of the Amsterdam Marathon have painted blue lines on the race course to guide elite runners along the most efficient path. The markings cover approximately eight kilometers of the route to ...
Rival drill rap groups BVL and OSD linked to multiple explosions in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, plus violent crime and hostage-taking
A violent feud between two drill rap groups, BVL and OSD, has resulted in a series of explosions and other serious criminal acts in the Amsterdam Nieuw-West area. The long-standing conflict has escala...
Daycares and the elderly do their own grocery shopping, AH competitors benefit
A cyber security incident at Albert Heijn has halted grocery deliveries, forcing childcare centers and elderly residents to shop at physical stores or switch to competitor services. The resulting surg...
Police seize server at data center in Amsterdam-Oost at the request of the US
Police in Amsterdam have seized a server from a data center in the city's eastern district at the request of the United States. The action targets an Italian internet provider suspected by American au...
Theater maker and comedian Kim Karssen (30) nominated for Amsterdam Prize: 'I am very fickle, I might suddenly want to do something else'
Thirty-year-old comedian and theater maker Kim Karssen has been nominated for the Stimuleringsprijs, part of the annual Amsterdamprijs voor de Kunst. Karssen is currently focused on developing more su...
Municipality, our local market in the Kinkerbuurt needs clarity to survive
A local volunteer organizer is calling on the municipality of Amsterdam to provide clarity regarding the future of neighborhood funding, which is essential for maintaining community initiatives like t...
Ajax misses Steven Berghuis, Anton Gaaei and Caio Henrique for away match against Hajduk Split
Ajax will face Hajduk Split in the Conference League on Thursday without several players due to injuries and ineligibility. The squad, which departed for Croatia without stars like Steven Berghuis and...
Public Prosecution Service: PVV MP's remarks about Amsterdam community police officer are not criminal
The Public Prosecution Service has decided not to investigate PVV MP Marjolein Faber for comments made about an Amsterdam community police officer. Authorities concluded that Faber's questioning of th...
Part of Haarlemmerdijk closed for 18 months due to construction
A lengthy construction project beginning October 26 will disrupt the Haarlemmerdijk area of Amsterdam until January 2028. The multi-phase work will cause temporary utility service interruptions and lo...