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Max Verstappen remains critical but shakes off frustration and stress in Miami: ‘We’re coming’

Max Verstappen and the Red Bull technical team showed signs of recovery during the Miami Grand Prix, suggesting their season is back on track after a difficult start. Although Verstappen remains criti...

Odido to pull the plug on Tele2 Home internet subscriptions at end of May

Odido will discontinue Tele2 Thuis internet services starting May 29, leaving current subscribers without access through their existing plans. Affected customers are required to switch to a new subscr...

Cut back on treatments for sick pets, says ACM: 'Not everything possible is desirable'

The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is calling for measures to curb the rising costs of veterinary care for pets. The regulator suggests that while advanced medical treatments are tech...

Money must be spent! This Haarlem entrepreneur joins new TV show The Moneymakers

A Haarlem entrepreneur is participating in the new television program 'The Moneymakers,' where contestants receive 1,000 euros to generate maximum profit within a single week. The show highlights loca...

GameStop wants to acquire much larger eBay for $56 billion

GameStop is attempting to acquire the auction site eBay for 56 billion dollars, a move considered ambitious as eBay is four times larger than the gaming retailer. The company intends to transform eBay...

Get discounts or a free gift in Haarlem during Week of the Physical Store

During the 'Week van de Stenen Winkel' in Haarlem, local brick-and-mortar retailers are offering discounts, prizes, and gifts to encourage customers to shop in-person. The initiative aims to promote p...

Operation Vault: 45,000 valuables moved through city under heavy guard

On Sunday, April 19, the Stadsbank van Lening moved 45,000 valuables between three locations under heavy security during a large-scale operation. The transport, named 'Operatie Kluis,' transformed the...

Bitcoin hits $80,000 for the first time in months

Bitcoin's value exceeded $80,000 on Monday, marking its highest level in three months. This recovery follows a period in February when the cryptocurrency hit its lowest point in several years.

Fewer mortgage applications in April, first-time buyers more hesitant to buy

Mortgage applications in the Netherlands fell by 11 percent in April compared to the previous year, driven by rising interest rates making buyers, particularly starters, more hesitant. Despite the ove...

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Rijkswaterstaat scraps all sustainability investments from Zuidasdok megaproject

Don't buy from webshops via social media unless you like a gamble

The article warns consumers to be cautious when purchasing items from webshops advertised on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. It highlights that seemingly low-priced bargains can of...

This Aldi in the center of Amsterdam is closing: ‘That really sucks, because it’s still affordable here’

The Native Plant Shop in West sells bee-friendly plants instead of mass-produced ones

CENTCOM supports Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin supporting Project Freedom this Monday to ensure the safety of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative aims to restore freedom of n...

Shame that RV site along Western Ring Road is disappearing. ‘Terrible, a real shame’

The popular UrbanCamperSpot Haarlem is closing, prompting disappointment from international tourists who used it as a base to explore the region. Visitors have expressed their regret in multiple langu...

Banning new Zuidas parking garages 'could have greater financial consequences than anticipated'

The City of Amsterdam is delaying a decision on banning new parking garages in the Zuidas business district to conduct further research into the plan's financial and legal implications. Stakeholders a...

Never overdrawn? Rabobank suddenly wants to know everything about you: ‘Scandalous’

Rabobank has introduced a new policy requiring customers to disclose personal details, such as the number of children and cars they own, to maintain their overdraft facilities. Failure to provide this...

44,000 Dutch Teslas get self-driving feature. Are drivers ready?

Approximately 44,000 Teslas in the Netherlands are receiving a self-driving software update that allows vehicles to navigate autonomously for owners who opt for the feature. Although the technology is...

Willibrord Frequin boldly asked an indignant Prince Bernhard about the Lockheed allegations

OPEC+ increases oil production in June, first decision after UAE departure

Opec+ member nations announced on Sunday that they will increase oil production starting in June. This decision marks the first major move by the group following the United Arab Emirates' recent annou...

Police investigate if fire in Ermelo was arson

Police are investigating whether a fire that occurred at a dessert company in Ermelo on Saturday was intentionally set. A spokesperson confirmed the investigation on Sunday following reports by Omroep...

Tom de Boer (1940-2026)

Tom de Boer (1940-2026) was known for his long-standing tradition of celebrating his birthday by providing cake and champagne to the staff at ROTO. This practice eventually transitioned to non-alcohol...

Koos wanted to belong again, so he looked for a new job at 80

At age 80, a man named Koos decided to return to the workforce after finding that retirement did not meet his expectations. He sought assistance from a career coach specializing in workers over 50 bec...

French brewer must stop 'John Lemon' beer after Yoko Ono complaint

A French brewer from Brittany has been forced to stop selling his craft beer named "John Lemon" after a complaint from Yoko Ono. John Lennon's widow objected to the pun, leading to the product being p...

You can visit Cindy for coffee every day: ‘Mr. Espresso comes by every day and always sits at the long table’

Cindy Ruitenberg operates The Harbour coffee house on the Halkade in IJmuiden, offering daily coffee and fresh homemade apple pie. The establishment has become a local gathering spot, frequently visit...

Pet shop gets major chain next door: "I'm shocked"

Kirsten de Kloet, owner of the 65-year-old pet store 't Dierenhoekje in Amsterdam, is shocked that the large chain Pets Place is opening a new branch right next door. While regular customers express t...

Austrian police arrest man after poisoning baby food with rat poison

Austrian police arrested a 39-year-old man for allegedly poisoning jars of HiPP baby food with rat poison. The suspect reportedly tampered with the products in an attempt to blackmail the German manuf...

Market traders take control of part of Ten Katemarkt: "Increasingly a food market"

Market traders in Amsterdam have been granted management over a portion of the Ten Katemarkt in a three-year trial aimed at revitalizing the area. The initiative seeks to combat increasing vacancies a...

Trendy retail chain opens its doors in Haarlem: ‘What we find beautiful is the starting point’

The concept store 'Things I like, Things I love' has opened a new location in the Grote Houtstraat in Haarlem. This trendy chain selects its products based on what the owners personally find beautiful...