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Singer Bente Fokkens reports a major expansion of her fanbase following her participation in the TV program Beste Zangers last year. The artist is now releasing her latest album, DWARS, which features fourteen diverse tracks and reflects her growth in the Dutch music scene.

At Ajax, the beauty is currently found mostly on the scoreboard, but who cares?

At Ajax, the beauty is currently found mostly on the scoreboard, but who cares?

Ajax defeated AZ for the first time in five years at the Johan Cruijff Arena, securing the victory through a resilient performance rather than their usual attractive style of play. The result highlights a pragmatic approach for the team, as fans prioritize the scoreboard over aesthetic concerns.

How the North Sea Canal pulled the city out of a slump: "Otherwise it would all have gone to Rotterdam"

How the North Sea Canal pulled the city out of a slump: "Otherwise it would all have gone to Rotterdam"

The North Sea Canal, which opened 150 years ago, saved Amsterdam from a major economic decline by providing essential maritime access. The project revitalized the city's struggling port and transformed it into a modern industrial hub, preventing it from losing its economic relevance to other cities like Rotterdam.

‘In Italy, every family just has a supply of antibiotics at home’: expats surprised by Dutch healthcare

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International residents in the Netherlands often feel dissatisfied with the Dutch healthcare system due to its conservative approach to medical treatments and limited direct access to general practitioners. Many expats prefer the more proactive diagnostic protocols they were accustomed to in their home countries compared to the Dutch tendency to suggest simple remedies.

How abortion suddenly became a political flashpoint again: the American culture war is spreading to the Netherlands

How abortion suddenly became a political flashpoint again: the American culture war is spreading to the Netherlands

The debate over abortion access has resurfaced as a significant political issue in the Netherlands due to a new pilot program in several hospitals. This controversy has intensified internal cabinet tensions and highlights the influence of American-style cultural debates on Dutch politics.