rssMar 3, 2026, 12:00

For left-wing IJburg residents, ideals outweigh practical problems

Residents of the IJburg neighborhood in Amsterdam discuss their continued support for GroenLinks ahead of the municipal elections, prioritizing ideological goals like social equality. Despite facing challenges finding affordable housing for their children within the city, these voters remain committed to left-wing parties over right-wing alternatives. Recent election trends show a competitive race between PvdA, GroenLinks, and D66 in the district.

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Insurers call on government to tackle rogue contractors

Legal aid insurer DAS is calling on the Dutch government to take stricter action against rogue construction companies following an increase in scams targeting homeowners. Reports indicate that one in three homeowners has encountered fraudulent contractors who often appear prominently in online search results.

Comedian Conan O'Brien to host the Oscars for the third time in a row

American comedian Conan O'Brien is set to host the Oscars for the third consecutive year in 2027. This marks his continued role as the presenter for the prestigious annual film awards ceremony.

132 drownings in the Netherlands last year: urinating in canals can be fatal

A total of 132 people drowned in the Netherlands last year, consisting of 100 residents and 32 foreign nationals. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the majority of these drowning victims were men aged 60 or older.

Will De Roy van Zuydewijn get access to Máxima spin-off? Judge issues ruling

Edwin de Roy van Zuydewijn is awaiting a court ruling today on whether he can access the scripts for the upcoming Videoland series 'Mabel & Margarita'. He filed a lawsuit against RTL to determine if the 'Máxima' spin-off portrays him in a negative light.

Skyr is flying off the shelves, but is it actually better than regular quark?

Supermarkets in the Netherlands are facing shortages of the dairy product skyr due to a surge in demand driven by social media trends on Instagram and TikTok. Suppliers are currently struggling to keep up with the popularity of the 'superquark' among consumers.