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Son Mieux to return to Ziggo Dome in early 2027: 'Can't believe it'
The Dutch band Son Mieux has announced a return to the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam for a concert on January 22, 2027. This performance follows their previous two-show run at the same venue in 2025.
‘This is doing in real life what we learn at school’: KTS students raise 32,500 euros for KiKa with benefit dinner at restaurant MESA in Bennebroek
Ten students from Teylingen College KTS successfully raised 32,500 euros for the children's cancer charity KiKa by hosting a benefit dinner at restaurant MESA in Bennebroek. The event allowed the stud...
Art detective Brand: Stolen golden helmet found
Art detective Arthur Brand reports that a stolen Romanian golden helmet from the Drents Museum has been recovered. Brand suggests that the artifact's return was achieved through negotiations within hi...
Nina June champions female artists
Dutch singer-songwriter Nina June has released her latest album, 'Seal skin – Anthems of a woman,' which explores the diverse aspects of womanhood. Supported by a string orchestra, the record is des...
Rescue operation for horse in ditch in Castricum
Emergency services rescued a horse from a ditch in Castricum on Thursday morning. The local fire department coordinated the successful operation to pull the animal to safety.
Two injured in collision at Hoofddorp intersection
Two people were injured following a collision between two cars at an intersection in Hoofddorp on Thursday morning. The accident occurred at the junction of Skagerrak and Van Heuven Goedhartlaan.
Prosecution reports ‘new developments’ in Drents Museum art theft
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has announced that new developments will be shared regarding the investigation into an art theft at the Drents Museum. A press briefing involving representatives f...
Museum De Lakenhal celebrates 400th anniversary of Leiden painter: Jan Steen as 17th-century comedian
Museum De Lakenhal in Leiden is hosting a retrospective exhibition to celebrate the 400th birthday of the 17th-century painter Jan Steen. The exhibit highlights Steen's legacy as a comedic artist know...
Stolen art treasures from Drents Museum recovered
Romanian art treasures stolen from the Drents Museum in Assen during a violent robbery last January have been recovered. The artifacts were returned following their disappearance over a year ago.
Air France-KLM bids for Portuguese airline TAP
Air France-KLM has officially submitted a bid to acquire the Portuguese airline TAP. The Franco-Dutch aviation group has long expressed interest in this takeover as part of its expansion strategy.
Weski: I cannot break my duty of confidentiality
Former lawyer Inez Weski refused to answer questions at the start of her criminal trial on Thursday, citing her ongoing duty of professional confidentiality. She is accused of participating in the cri...
Weski trial begins amid high interest
The criminal trial against 71-year-old former lawyer Inez Weski began in a Rotterdam court on Thursday under significant public attention. The Public Prosecution Service is charging Weski with partici...
Triple Threat loses first quarter-final to Suns. 'Many players on this team have no experience with these kinds of playoff games'
The Haarlem-based basketball team Triple Threat lost the first game of their playoff quarterfinal series against the Den Helder Suns due to a low shooting percentage. The team must now win their upcom...
Dutch GP Saturday and Sunday sold out
The Saturday and Sunday sessions for this year's Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort circuit are officially sold out. Organizers announced that tickets remain available only for the event's 'Super Frida...
Hooray! A brand new Kruidvat in Oud-West (saves a sprint to Kinkerstraat)
A new Kruidvat store has opened in the Helmersbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam's Oud-West district. The new location provides local residents with more convenient access to products, eliminating the ne...
Juliana van Stolberg Grade 8 students create memorial wreath for Castricum war monument
Students from OBS Juliana van Stolberg in Castricum placed a handmade wreath at the war memorial on the Path of Human Rights this Wednesday. The Group 8 pupils created the commemorative tribute themse...
Next-day mail delivery to become much more expensive: cards must be dropped off at parcel points
Starting July 12, PostNL will require customers to drop off next-day delivery mail at designated parcel points instead of traditional orange mailboxes. Additionally, the cost of sending mourning mail ...
Truckers slow traffic on highways in protest against high fuel prices
Truck drivers in the Netherlands are staging protests on several major highways this Thursday morning to demonstrate against rising fuel prices. The slow-moving convoys are causing significant traffic...
Housing for migrant workers increasingly dire: property owners fill municipal policy vacuum
The housing situation for migrant workers in the Zuid-Kennemerland and IJmond regions has become increasingly critical due to a lack of coordinated municipal policy. Social consultancy Public Result c...
Rosemarie and Ellen go flower spotting at Beeckestijn Estate: ‘We drove quite a way, but it’s worth it’
Rosemarie and Ellen visited Buitenplaats Beeckestijn to admire the blooming "stinzen" plants, which have historical ties to the estate's former owners, the Boreel family. The friends traveled specific...
Mayor Schuurmans warns of need for tough choices at swearing-in of council members: 'Otherwise important decisions will be made for us'
Mayor Marianne Schuurmans swore in 39 new council members in Haarlemmermeer on Wednesday following the recent elections. During the installation, she warned that the growing municipality must make dif...
Patients receive hardly any information about quality of care
A joint study by Zorginstituut Nederland and the Patients Federation Netherlands reveals that patients struggle to access information regarding the quality of healthcare treatments. Despite national o...
Majority of savers: Do not invest money in porn and gambling industries
A majority of savers oppose bank investments in the gambling and pornography industries, with women demonstrating a higher level of ethical concern than men. The survey findings also indicate that wom...
Neighborhood not surprised by rats in restaurant: "Gross, but very Amsterdam"
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) closed a restaurant in Amsterdam-Oost after social media footage revealed a rat infestation in the kitchen. While local residents expr...
One-third of bus stops in North Holland are not accessible for people with disabilities; stops at train stations in Velsen and Haarlem are poorly accessible
A study reveals that over one-third of the 3,012 bus stops in the province of North Holland are not accessible for people with physical or visual disabilities. Bus stops in Haarlem and Velsen are spec...
How often and how short to mow? Scarifying? Grass clippings? What to do with your lawn
Farmer Tom answers various reader questions received via Instagram regarding proper lawn maintenance. The column provides advice on mowing frequency and height, scarifying techniques, and how to handl...
Near-record number of applications for home sustainability loans
The National Heat Fund reported a 73% increase in loan applications for home sustainability in March compared to the same month last year. This surge brings the number of requests close to record leve...
Employers call for calm in collective bargaining: 'High wage demands not wise'
Dutch employers are calling for moderation in wage demands during collective bargaining negotiations as inflation continues to rise. They warn that high labor costs and geopolitical tensions are alrea...
Architect Van Bergen on Bergen building plans: Add quality, not just bricks
Architect Michael van Bergen, winner of the 2025 Amsterdam prize for best housing project, shared his insights on housing developments in his hometown of Bergen. He emphasized that construction projec...
Powerless Bloemendaal politicians consider legal action after province rejects enforcement request for Camping Vogelenzang
Politicians in Bloemendaal are considering legal action after the local executive board refused a provincial request to intervene in developments at Camping Vogelenzang. Representatives from GroenLink...