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You can stop by Roy’s for coffee in IJmuiden: ‘Having my own cart was always a dream of mine’

After retiring at age 67, IJmuiden resident Roy Pesik has fulfilled his dream by launching a mobile coffee cart business called 'Barong Specialty Coffee.' The venture allows the retiree to stay active...

From lion suits to Swedish meatballs, entrepreneurs gear up for World Cup fever

Entrepreneurs in Amsterdam are gearing up for the upcoming World Cup match between the Netherlands and Sweden by offering themed merchandise and snacks. Local businesses, from party shops to projector...

Ships depart Iranian ports after blockade lifted

Iranian international shipping is resuming after a deal between Iran and the United States lifted a blockade on Iranian ports. State media reports that several ships have already left or returned to t...

Dyson can be customer-friendly too, as Ruud knows

Ruud Buurma reports a positive customer service experience with Dyson, providing a contrast to the company's generally poor reputation for service and accessibility. While the Ombudsman team and many ...

Growing mismatch in Amsterdam housing market: rising demand for social and luxury homes as supply lags

It’s true: new aircraft are demonstrably quieter around Schiphol

Johan Cruyff, Eberhard van der Laan and illuminated St. Andrew's crosses: Arena area refurbished

The area surrounding the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam is undergoing significant renovations, including new murals of Johan Cruijff and former mayor Eberhard van der Laan. Improvements include illu...

Selcuk saw three boys exercising as his business was destroyed: "I feel guilty"

A massive explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp destroyed a gym after explosives being prepared for ATM robberies in a storage unit below detonated. Gym owner Selcuk reported that three members were inside du...

Shore leave for ship crews easier than before: ‘Going ashore is an outlet after months at sea’

The Port of Amsterdam is making shore leave more accessible for seafarers by requiring terminals to facilitate easier access to land. A new pilot program also offers free transportation for sailors on...

Uitgeest station coffee bar proves its worth: 'Started simply with a filter coffee machine'

A citizen-led coffee bar at Uitgeest station has officially opened following a successful trial period of several months. The initiative emphasizes community ownership and aims to provide a local gath...

Mangione uses mental state as defense in murder case

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of an American insurance executive, plans to use his mental state as a defense in his trial. If the judge accepts this defense, Mangione could be convicted o...

Vitens warns of reduced tap water in Northeast Twente

Drinking water company Vitens has warned residents in Northeast Twente that they may experience lower water pressure this summer due to scarce supplies. The company sent letters to affected municipali...

Fire at company in Velsen-Noord quickly under control

A fire broke out at a company in Velsen-Noord on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control and extinguish it completely within thirty minutes.

Pesticides still ending up in ditches at bulb growers, water board sees ‘increasing number of exceedances’

The Rijnland water board reports that pesticides from bulb growers continue to contaminate local ditches, leading to an increase in regulatory violations. In response, the water board will conduct str...

Paris adventure ends for controversial budget retailer SHEIN

The Parisian department store Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville (BHV) is terminating its partnership with the Chinese e-commerce giant SHEIN after just seven months. The store's new owner characterized the c...

Installation company stops taking customers in central Amsterdam and De Pijp: ‘Can no longer guarantee technician will be on time’

Carnival hit echoes through courtroom as ABBA blocks 'mutilation' of song

ABBA and Universal Music are engaged in a legal battle with the Dutch carnival band De Kapotte Kachels over a parody song titled "Dikke Pens." The pop group claims the cover "mutilates" their original...

Hospi Housing: Help a student find a room

The city of Haarlem is partnering with the platform Hospi Housing to encourage residents to rent out spare rooms to students and young professionals. This initiative aims to address the housing shorta...

Man jailed for using deepfakes to open ABN AMRO accounts

The Amsterdam District Court sentenced a man to 30 months in prison, with six months suspended, for committing deepfake fraud. The individual used deepfake technology to forge identity documents and s...

V&D hotel plan backed by Haarlem city council despite ban; exception being explored

The Haarlem city government is considering an exception to its hotel ban to allow the conversion of the former V&D building into a hotel. Owners of the historic property at Verwulft requested the chan...

City of Amsterdam helps affected gym Onna 365 find new location after Osdorp explosion

NPO joins forces with European broadcasters for new children's series

The Dutch public broadcaster NPO is collaborating with four other European public broadcasters to develop new fiction series for children aged seven and older. This partnership is designed to provide ...

Why more and more companies are choosing branded mugs as corporate gifts

15 million extra for electric tractor and machinery subsidies

Dutch Agriculture Minister Jaimi van Essen has allocated an additional 15 million euros to fund subsidies for electric tractors and agricultural machinery. This increased budget aims to allow more far...

NPO broadcasts poor quality World Cup footage due to costs: 'Dutch jersey does not fit within standard color palette'

The Dutch public broadcaster NPO is intentionally broadcasting World Cup matches at a lower image quality than the available 4K resolution to save on costs. Viewers have reported visual issues, includ...

Nearly a quarter million young people want to work more hours

Nearly a quarter of a million young employees in the Netherlands want to work more hours than their current contracts allow. While over two-thirds of workers under the age of 30 prefer full-time emplo...

Retailers see higher turnover, especially from online sales

Retailers in the Netherlands saw a 2.2 percent increase in turnover during the first quarter compared to the previous year. According to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), this growth was primari...

Young farmers warn minister: ‘People are fed up with the flip-flopping in The Hague’

Merel Straathof, representing young farmers, warned the Dutch government that leaked nitrogen plans lack a clear future perspective for the sector. She specifically criticized proposed buffer zones ex...

How much skin is too much at work? Summer office attire is a recurring issue

The article explores the challenges of navigating workplace dress codes during hot summer weather as employees often struggle with the definition of "casual" attire. Experts provide insights on the ap...

Home values continue to rise: average assessed value more than 10 percent higher than last year

Dutch home values continue to rise, with the average WOZ-waarde reaching 439,000 euros this year. This represents a 10.3 percent increase compared to last year's average of 398,000 euros, according to...