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Pia Douwes opens the door to her true self after forty years
Musical star Pia Douwes is celebrating 40 years in theater and her 60th birthday with a new personality show. The performance explores her life's milestones and the theme of personal reinvention when ...
Mona Keijzer reacts to 'mudslinging' after BBB row: 'It's all not very pretty'
Mona Keijzer has denied allegations made by BBB floor leader Henk Vermeer regarding her departure from the party, labeling the claims as untruths. The former vice-prime minister expressed regret over ...
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Owner of Telegraaf and NRC surpasses one million digital subscribers
Mediahuis, the publisher of Dutch newspapers De Telegraaf and NRC, reached a milestone of one million digital subscribers in 2025. This growth in digital subscriptions has successfully offset the decl...
Dick Schreuder and Ajax seem a perfect match, but is he really on Jordi Cruyff's radar?
NEC coach Dick Schreuder is being strongly linked to a potential managerial role at Ajax. The article explores whether technical director Jordi Cruijff is seriously considering Schreuder and if he wou...
Interior Afternoon Haarlem on March 6: Discover Interior Styles from 1875-1945
On Friday, March 6, four experts will host an interior design afternoon at the Rosenstock-Huessy House in Haarlem. The event will explore the historical interior styles of local residential homes dati...
Jetten acknowledges need for movement on coalition state pension plans
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has acknowledged that the Dutch government needs to make a concession regarding its state pension plans to restore relations with labor unions. Unions FNV, CNV, and VCP have ...
Spring weather fills terraces at Johanna’s Hof
Sunny spring weather during the school holidays drew large crowds to the terraces of Johanna’s Hof in Bakkum. Visitors enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere and popular menu items like pancakes.
Odido refuses to pay hackers: data of hundreds of thousands of customers leaked on dark web
Telecom provider Odido has refused to pay a ransom to a criminal hacker group following a data breach involving millions of customer records. Consequently, the hackers have published the stolen data o...
Paul Meijer of BVNL files police report against PvdA’s Kim Denie over ‘theft from municipal coffers’ claim
BVNL council member Paul Meijer has filed a legal complaint against PvdA's Kim Denie over social media comments regarding a court-ordered €40,000 repayment to his former party. While Meijer claims t...
Port of Rotterdam shrinks for fourth year in a row due to steel crisis
The Port of Rotterdam has experienced a decline in cargo throughput for the fourth consecutive year. Port authorities attribute this persistent shrinking to the struggling state of the European steel ...
Fedde and Vigo collect paper for their scout group. 'We are also selling jackets for our new clubhouse'
Brothers Vigo and Fedde collect old paper in Santpoort using a go-kart to raise money for their scouting group, St. Radboud. In addition to the paper collection, they are also selling vests to fund th...
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Elon Musk’s AI chatbot continues to generate pornographic images: Dutch aid organizations sue Grok
Dutch organizations Offlimits and Fonds Slachtofferhulp are filing a summary injunction to ban Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, from the social media platform X. The legal action follows reports that the...
TV goes black during skating final: wouldn't you lose it?
A television failure during the finale of a speed skating competition can cause significant frustration for viewers missing the finish. The article describes the emotional reaction when technical issu...
Urban farming and sustainable eating increasingly popular (and how you can join in)
Urban farming and sustainable food initiatives are gaining popularity in Amsterdam as ways to contribute to a more sustainable city. The article highlights various local projects and provides tips for...
Dutch Safety Board on fatal Lochem bridge accident: mutual oversight was lacking
The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) concluded that parties involved in a bridge construction project in Lochem failed to adequately assess risks, leading to a fatal accident in February 2024. During the hois...
Haarlem heads to the polls! Take the voting aid for the municipal elections here
Residents of Haarlem will go to the polls on Wednesday, March 18, to elect a new city council. A StemWijzer voting aid is available to help voters determine which political party aligns with their vie...
ACM approves US acquisition of DigiD manager Solvinity
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has approved the acquisition of Solvinity by the American company Kyndryl. Following an investigation, the regulator concluded that the takeov...
From shelf stacker to fresh produce manager: Peter from Haarlem marks 50 years at Albert Heijn. 'Back then there was only white and brown bread'
Peter van Agteren from Haarlem is celebrating 50 years of employment at the Albert Heijn supermarket chain, where he began as a shelf stocker in 1975. Now serving as a fresh manager, he reflects on ho...
Duncan Laurence to perform two shows at Carré: 'Long-cherished wish'
Singer-songwriter Duncan Laurence is scheduled to perform two shows at the Royal Theater Carré in Amsterdam on September 19 and 20. During these concerts, he will debut new music and share personal s...
Vellesan College opens two school libraries: ‘Reading is the foundation for students’
Vellesan College in IJmuiden is set to open two new school libraries next week to encourage students to read more frequently. The school initiative aims to support students by emphasizing that reading...
Unions suspend talks with government until pension plan is off the table
Dutch trade unions FNV, CNV, and VHP have suspended negotiations with the new cabinet until plans to accelerate the increase of the state pension age are withdrawn. The unions stated that merely softe...
Returning empty plastic bottles and cans to neighbors for an instant deposit: It’s super accessible
A new initiative allows individuals to return empty plastic bottles and cans to local private collection points to receive their deposit refunds immediately. This system aims to provide a more conveni...
Klaver attacks Jetten over NATO tax: ‘Make companies pay more’
Opposition leader Jesse Klaver criticized Prime Minister Rob Jetten during a debate regarding corporate taxes and the proposed increase in the retirement age. Despite criticism from unions and the opp...
Wilders withdraws confidence in ‘Thieving Cabinet’, Jetten counters: ‘Trust is not easily earned back’
Prime Minister Rob Jetten is defending his government's policy statement during a parliamentary debate where opposition leader Geert Wilders has already expressed a lack of confidence. Jetten faces th...
Haarlem Bird Hospital hosts free nature activities for children Wednesday afternoon
The Vogelhospitaal in Haarlem is hosting a free nature activity for children called the 'Creepy Crawly Expedition' on Sunday, March 1st. From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, participants can explore the garden to...
Beware of unnecessary insurance when buying a washing machine or TV
The Dutch Consumers' Association is warning shoppers against purchasing unnecessary insurance policies when buying appliances like washing machines or televisions. These policies are often described a...
Skating in shorts at Boerderij Zorgvrij in Spaarnwoude: ‘And on the first warm day we also have an ice cream’
Residents in Spaarnwoude and Santpoort celebrated the first warm day of the year with outdoor activities like skating and cycling. The arrival of spring weather encouraged locals to visit Boerderij Zo...
Temptation Island returns to Prime Video, hosted by Rijk Hofman
Temptation Island Benelux is returning to Prime Video, with Rijk Hofman and Annelien Coorevits serving as the hosts. Although a specific start date has not yet been announced, the show marks the comeb...