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Marco Borsato breaks years of silence with Belgian TV interview
Dutch singer Marco Borsato will break his years of silence regarding allegations of sexual misconduct in an upcoming interview on the Belgian television program 'Sergio in Italië'. Airing this Wednes...
Paid parking in Amsterdam-Zuidoost expanded: fees start today in Gein
Paid parking has been introduced in Gein, the final neighborhood in Amsterdam-Zuidoost to transition from free parking. Motorists must now pay €1.72 per hour, except after 7:00 PM and on Sundays, as...
Dutch goods exports grow for nine consecutive months
Dutch exports grew for the ninth consecutive month in February, according to reports from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This trend reflects a steady increase in the sale of Dutch-produced goods, such ...
Raymond wins money in Miljoenenjacht but doesn't live at the winning address
Raymond and Francisco from Amsterdam won 89,000 euros on the television show Miljoenenjacht, which will help fund their difficult home renovation. The win was particularly unusual because Raymond had ...
Debate begins today on asylum law criminalizing illegality: "It is inhumane"
The Dutch Senate has begun debating a new asylum law that would criminalize illegal residency, a move that Amsterdam city officials and aid organizations describe as inhumane. Critics argue the law wi...
Amsterdam supermarket goes viral: millions of views, but also lines and crowds
A supermarket in Amsterdam Nieuw-West has gained massive social media popularity, with promotional videos reaching millions of views and attracting thousands of followers. This online success has resu...
Internet becoming more expensive as providers focus on higher speeds
KPN has removed its most affordable internet subscription for new customers while increasing the prices of its higher-speed plans. This move comes despite warnings from the Dutch regulator ACM regardi...
Ferrets to tackle rat infestations: "It’s more animal-friendly than poison," but does it work?
Following a severe rat infestation that closed a business in Amsterdam-Oost, the political party Ja21 has proposed using ferrets as a natural and more humane alternative to poison for pest control. Wh...
She could 'tease and prod': this is what made Sonja Barend so unique
Dutch television icon Sonja Barend has passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneering talk show host. Former colleagues and industry peers praised her for her intelligence, shar...
The White House as a minefield for world leaders: the scenario Jetten wants to avoid
Dutch minister Rob Jetten is preparing for a high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump at the White House. Experts provide insights on navigating potentially uncomfortable diplomatic conversations and med...
Municipality of Velsen draws up plans for Schoonenberg, Velserbroek and Venusstraat to prevent disjointed development
The municipality of Velsen is advancing housing development plans for Venusstraat in IJmuiden and Grote Buitendijk in Velserbroek. A comprehensive plan for the Schoonenberg area in Velsen-Zuid, includ...
PvdD angry: Haarlem fails to protect nesting swans from stone-throwers. ‘Some sticks and chicken wire, how hard can it be?’
The Party for the Animals in Haarlem is criticising the city for failing to protect a swan's nest from youths throwing stones at the Zuider Buiten Spaarne. Alderman Robbert Berkhout stated that instal...
Strong Ajax wins 'training match' at Heracles Almelo in Eredivisie
Ajax secured a 0-3 victory over Heracles Almelo in an Eredivisie match that highlighted a significant gap in strength between the two sides. Following a disappointing performance last week, the Amster...
Dominant SVIJ deserved champions in the fifth division, as expected
SVIJ secured the fifth-class championship title following a dominant 5-0 victory over local rivals Waterloo in IJmuiden. The victory, which was celebrated with fireworks by the home crowd, confirmed t...
Telstar fails to recover from 2-1 setback: ‘Then something snapped’
Telstar suffered a heavy defeat against FC Utrecht after a controversial goal put the opposition ahead 2-1. Despite an equalizer from Danny Bakker, the team was unable to recover following an unpenali...
Ajax can smile again after much-needed win over Heracles
Ajax secured a crucial victory over Heracles Almelo with goals from Mika Godts and Steven Berghuis. The win earns the Amsterdam-based club three important points in their pursuit of a European footbal...
Ajax keeps Champions League in sight: Tomiyasu red card only blemish in big win over Heracles
Ajax secured a 0-3 victory against Heracles in Almelo, rebounding from a previous loss to FC Twente to remain in contention for the Champions League. While the win was decisive, the match was slightly...
Current business park to feature 8,000 high-rise homes in the future
The Amsterdam City Council is reviewing plans to transform the Holterbergweg industrial area in Zuidoost into a high-rise district featuring up to 8,000 new homes and expanded business space. The deve...
Presenter apologizes to Soundos El Ahmadi for remark about women
Belgian presenter Bart Schols has apologized to Dutch comedian Soundos El Ahmadi following a controversial interview about women's safety. The apology addresses Schols' claim during the conversation t...
Crayfish as a symbol of slow administration
The American crayfish plague in the Netherlands has become a symbol of slow government bureaucracy and inefficient decision-making. Despite being a long-standing issue, the response remains bogged dow...
Olympia Haarlem makes the difference after the break against strugglers. 'You really need thirty points in this league'
Olympia Haarlem secured their second consecutive victory with a 4-1 win over Vitesse’22, improving their standing in the first-class rankings. The team's performance after halftime proved decisive i...
Major search for person in water in IJmuiden, victim taken to hospital
Emergency services conducted a large-scale search operation on Saturday evening after a man fell into the water at the Trawlerkade in IJmuiden. The victim was successfully recovered and rushed to the ...
Ditch the smartwatch: it’s giving you sleepless nights, says sleep expert
Dutch sleep professor Eus van Someren warns that using smartwatches to monitor sleep quality can actually lead to poorer sleep results. He emphasizes that insomnia is a significant, underestimated hea...
Blauw-Wit korfball coach calls for Amsterdam cooperation after relegation
The Amsterdam korfball club Blauw-Wit has been relegated from the Korfbal League following a 20-18 loss to Deetos, ending their streak at the highest level since 2005. Coach Dennis Doves responded by ...
Little for young people to do on asylum boat, but now they can play sports here
A new sports container has opened on the MS Galaxy asylum boat in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied to provide recreational activities for its 1,500 residents. The initiative aims to improve living co...
Ajax start Gloukh and Itakura against Heracles Almelo
Ajax will feature Oscar Gloukh and Ko Itakura in the starting lineup for their away match against Heracles Almelo. This marks Gloukh's first start under coach Óscar García, while Itakura returns to ...
No haunted houses or thrill rides, but children's laughter at the nostalgic fair in Heemskerk: 'I didn't know what to expect, but this is very fun'
A nostalgic fair is taking place this weekend behind restaurant Bleij in Heemskerk, focusing on traditional entertainment rather than loud modern attractions. The event offers a quieter atmosphere fil...
Lackluster final half hour costs Koninklijke HFC costly points against Barendrecht
Koninklijke HFC suffered an unnecessary 1-2 home defeat against Barendrecht after a poor performance in the final thirty minutes. The loss means the Haarlem-based club has yet to secure safety from th...
Discarded items transformed into unique creatures: How Haarlem’s Martijn recovers by creating recycle buddies
Martijn Rengelink, a resident of Haarlem, creates robot-like figures from discarded materials as a therapeutic practice following a severe burnout. He finds that the process of crafting these "recycle...
Years of uncertainty over new caravan sites; ‘We’ve been living with my in-laws for a year and a half. Eight of us in one trailer’
The construction of ten new caravan pitches at the Elzenhof site in Heemskerk has been delayed again, with a potential completion date now set for early 2027. Residents have expressed desperation over...