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'I'm not moody, I'm feisty': Hormones have their own square at the Household Fair
The 79th Huishoudbeurs at the RAI in Amsterdam showcases future household innovations, such as laundry-folding robots, alongside current trends like vegan products and collagen-based skincare. A key h...
US import tariffs hit Dutch exports, but economy remains resilient
The US Supreme Court has ruled that import tariffs previously imposed by President Trump are unlawful, providing relief for international exporters and American consumers. Although these tariffs had i...
Amsterdam band Honey I'm Home breaks through: We are obsessed with music
Amsterdam-based shoegaze band Honey I'm Home is experiencing a rapid rise to success, following their debut single and being named the best act at the Noorderslag music festival. The group is performi...
What do young people want from Velsen politics? ‘An apartment is only possible if you have a partner and a good job’
Young people in Velsen are sharing their priorities for the next four years as local political parties develop their election programs. A major concern for this demographic is the housing crisis, with...
Thousands attend dragon parade in The Hague's Chinatown for New Year
Thousands of people gathered in The Hague on Saturday to celebrate the Chinese New Year with a traditional dragon and lion parade in Chinatown. Approximately 10,000 visitors attended the main festivit...
Walking behind bars, always ‘earpieces’ nearby: This is what Jetten's life under security will look like
The article details the rigorous security measures and lifestyle changes Rob Jetten would face as prime minister, including constant surveillance and limited privacy. It examines how former and curren...
Plans for Oud-Haerlem too grand and expensive; project split into phases starting with observation tower. 'Otherwise we’ll still be looking at each other in 20 years'
Plans to showcase the buried ruins of Oud-Haerlem castle in Heemskerk are being divided into smaller phases after the original project was deemed too large and expensive. The first stage will involve ...
🔴 FC Volendam prepares for NAC • Later Ajax - NEC
FC Volendam faces NAC Breda tonight in an Eredivisie match aimed at increasing their lead over the relegation zone. Later in the evening, Ajax will host NEC as both teams battle for fourth place, curr...
Groenewoud wins Olympic mass start final, Bente Kerkhoff paves the way
Marijke Groenewoud won the gold medal in the women's mass start at the Olympic Games following a long sprint and support from teammate Bente Kerkhoff. Earlier that day, Jorrit Bergsma secured the men'...
Whose bike is this on the roof on Gulikerstraat? ‘Someone has done this all over IJmuiden’
Unknown individuals have been placing bicycles on rooftops across IJmuiden, including a recent discovery on an empty building at the intersection of Gulikersstraat and Warmenhovenstraat. Local residen...
High tea among alpacas: 'Something different from just sitting in a restaurant'
Pieter Kloppenburg and his group enjoyed a high tea experience surrounded by alpacas as a unique alternative to traditional restaurant dining. Although the animals appeared cuddly, only one named Espe...
Jorrit Bergsma (40) secures ninth gold at Games with mass start title
40-year-old speed skater Jorrit Bergsma won the gold medal in the mass start event at the Winter Olympics in Milan. His victory secured a record-breaking ninth gold medal for the Netherlands at a sing...
'We want to create beautiful things, give people an experience.' De Manifest core team reflects on ten years of site-specific theater in the IJmond
After ten years of producing location-based theater in the IJmond region, the artistic team De Manifest is reflecting on its past work and reinventing its creative approach. Following a period of sile...
About a hundred people at demonstration in The Hague against ICE
Approximately 100 people gathered at the Koekamp in The Hague on Saturday afternoon to protest against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Organized by groups including Dolle Mina’s ...
Major fire brigade response for chimney fire in Zandvoort center
A chimney fire in a residence on Brugstraat in Zandvoort led to a significant emergency response on Saturday afternoon. The street was temporarily closed while firefighters addressed the situation.
Speed skater Kerkhoff through to Olympic mass start final
Dutch speed skater Bente Kerkhoff successfully reached the mass start final in her Olympic debut after finishing eighth in her semifinal heat. The 24-year-old secured the final qualifying position in ...
Wesselink finishes first day of four-man bobsleigh in 13th place
Dutch pilot Dave Wesselink and his team sit in 13th place following the first day of the Olympic four-man bobsleigh competition at the Cortina Sliding Centre. Along with brakemen Jelen Franjic, Janko ...
Two KLM planes collide at Schiphol, no injuries
Two KLM aircraft collided on the ground at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on Saturday morning. No injuries were reported in the incident, which the airline described as a highly exceptional occurrence.
Weekly flea market at De Jansheeren in Heemskerk. 'Something nice for a bargain'
A weekly flea market is held at De Jansheeren in Heemskerk, offering local residents the opportunity to purchase various secondhand items at affordable prices. Visitors frequent the stalls to find uni...
D66 alderman represents party with youngest council candidates in Uitgeest. René Oud: 'Come to a meeting sometime'
D66 alderman René Oud has successfully recruited the youngest slate of candidate council members for his party in Uitgeest. Oud attributes the age diversity within the local party to his strategy of ...
Abbie Chalgoum on his mother abused for years: ‘Violence, loneliness; it’s unbelievable what she had to endure’
Abbie Chalgoum is set to release his new novel, "Milouda," which chronicles his mother’s life of enduring years of domestic violence, humiliation, and loneliness. The book, debuting this Friday, hig...
Hundreds of protesters cause unrest in The Hague's Vogelwijk district
Approximately 200 protesters gathered in the Vogelwijk neighborhood of The Hague to demonstrate against the conversion of the former HagaZiekenhuis into a housing facility. The proposed site is intend...
Our lists by theme: the best tips for food, drink & culture
Het Parool has compiled a series of themed lists featuring the best recommendations for food, drink, art, and culture in Amsterdam. These curated guides are regularly updated to showcase the city's la...
Living in a time of proof
Journalist and poet Yanaika Zomer discusses an incident of police violence against a woman in Utrecht in her latest column. She reflects on the modern cultural demand for visual evidence, emphasizing ...
Healthcare organization intervenes: panic buttons for home care workers
Tzorg, one of the largest home care organizations in the Netherlands, is providing its employees with alarm buttons due to a significant rise in workplace aggression. Incidents against home care worke...
Bulb industry stays calm: Regardless of who lives in the White House, there are always tulips in the garden
The Dutch flower bulb and nursery industry is remaining calm following recent developments regarding U.S. import tariffs. Mark-Jan Terwindt, director of the sector's trade association, expressed confi...
Haarlems Dagblad readers: large stores must provide toilets for customers. 'Because it’s humane!'
Readers of the Dutch newspaper *Haarlems Dagblad* have expressed overwhelming support for a proposal requiring large stores, such as supermarkets and hardware stores, to provide customer toilets. Part...
Incoming Prime Minister Jetten completes task as formateur
Rob Jetten, leader of the D66 party, has completed his role as formateur and submitted his final report to the Speaker of the House. He is scheduled to be sworn in as the new Prime Minister on Monday.
Potato surplus for farmers due to high yields: After May it’s over
Dutch potato farmers are facing a massive surplus and significant financial losses due to high yields, overlapping harvest seasons, and increased international competition. With selling prices falling...
Van de Zandschulp and De Jong miss out on Dubai main draw
Dutch tennis players Botic van de Zandschulp and Jesper de Jong failed to qualify for the main draw of the Dubai tournament. Ranked 55th and 86th in the world respectively, both players were eliminate...