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The favorite Turkish spots of Esra’s owners: ‘It felt like we were in Istanbul’

Selin Kiazim and Steph de Goeijen, owners of the Amsterdam restaurant Esra, are highlighting a "new wave" of high-quality Turkish cuisine flourishing across the city. They recommend several local favorites, ranging from traditional open-fire grill houses like Ocakbaşi Canan to artisanal producers and modern brunch spots. These recommendations showcase the growing diversity and community within Amsterdam's Turkish culinary scene, offering authentic flavors that include specialty mezze and hand-cured meats.

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'Your favorite music is the best medicine.' Researcher Jetske Stoop explains how it works to children at Expedition NEXT

Researcher Jetske Stoop visited Pancratius primary school to demonstrate how favorite music can function as medicine. The session served as a preview for the science festival Expeditie NEXT, which is scheduled to take place in Enkhuizen on May 1.

Koninklijke HFC defeat without consequences; Haarlem side virtually safe

Koninklijke HFC suffered a 0-1 home defeat against title contenders De Treffers in the Tweede Divisie. Despite the loss, the Haarlem-based club remains virtually safe from relegation due to other results in the league.

Does your urine smell after eating asparagus? Urologist explains why

Urologist Piet Hoebeke explains the biological reasons why urine often develops a distinct and unpleasant odor after consuming white asparagus. He addresses the specific compounds in the vegetable that cause this effect and discusses whether all individuals experience this phenomenon.

No hay fever cure for now, but better nasal spray technique can help many

While a cure for hay fever remains unavailable, the number of sufferers in the Netherlands continues to grow. Experts emphasize that proper nasal spray application techniques can significantly help manage symptoms for many people.

Only 200 left in the wild, but now also at Artis: four critically endangered Visayan warty pigs

Artis zoo in Amsterdam has welcomed four female Visayan warty pigs, a critically endangered species with only about 200 individuals remaining in the wild. The animals arrived from Rotterdam's Diergaarde Blijdorp as part of a European conservation program aimed at preserving the species through future breeding. Visitors can now see the pigs in their new enclosure located near the old wolf house.