rssMar 24, 2026, 12:56

Reint and Juda sang to Johan Cruijff in person: One of the most beautiful days of our lives

Musician Reint van den Brink and actor Juda Goslinga reflect on their 1999 tribute performance for football legend Johan Cruijff at a private event in Amsterdam. The pair later met Cruijff in Betondorp, where he humorously commented on being compared to historical figures like Van Gogh. This memory highlights the deep cultural impact and lasting legacy Cruijff maintains within the Netherlands and his home city of Amsterdam.

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Jade Kops has now completely lost her speech: 'Palliative sedation has been mentioned'

Dutch influencer Jade Kops announced on social media that she has completely lost her ability to speak due to worsening health issues. The update follows previous struggles with communication, with the mention that palliative sedation has been discussed as a potential next step.

Police hindered by disaster tourists at Bos en Lommerweg accident

Amsterdam police reported being obstructed by onlookers and "disaster tourists" while investigating a car accident on Bos en Lommerweg on Tuesday. Bystanders hampered the investigation by filming the scene and harassing officers, leading to fifteen drivers receiving fines for using their mobile phones while driving past the incident.

Houseboat residents on King's Day: ‘If we don’t keep an eye out, they pee through the letterbox and in our plants’

Houseboat residents in Amsterdam must remain vigilant during King's Day to prevent revelers from using their homes as public toilets. Residents describe incidents of people urinating on doors, through letterboxes, and into planters due to the massive crowds on the canals. The article details the annual struggle to protect private property during the city's large-scale festivities.

Why children should be bored more often: ‘Good for resilience’

As the May holiday approaches, the article highlights the importance of allowing children to experience boredom to help build their resilience and creativity. While many families travel for new stimuli, experts suggest that 'doing nothing' is a crucial part of a child's development.

Alderman wants deposit company to pay for new trash cans

Amsterdam Alderman Hester van Buren is requesting that deposit return organization Verpact pay ‐8 million for 8,000 new trash cans designed to reduce litter caused by people searching for deposit bottles and cans. While the city argues that high tourism and increased cleanup costs justify the request, Verpact has currently only agreed to a ‐1 million contribution in addition to its existing annual payments. Consequently, the city will initially install 1,000 bins while continuing to negotiate for the full replacement of the city's waste containers.