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Wietze de Jager temporarily returns to radio after three years

Wietze de Jager and sidekick Chris Bergström will return to the radio this summer to host the morning show on 100% NL. De Jager, who moved to Bonaire after leaving Radio 538 in 2023, will be temporar...

Michael J. Fox reacts to CNN report on his death: 'I'm doing okay'

Michael J. Fox has responded to a false report by CNN claiming that he had passed away. In a social media post, the American actor reassured fans that he is doing fine and clarified that the reports o...

Where the Netherlands' most famous burglar was once held – until he escaped

Lena Headey joins third season of Netflix series Wednesday

Actress Lena Headey, known for her role in Game of Thrones, has joined the cast for the third season of the Netflix series Wednesday. Details regarding the character the 52-year-old actress will portr...

Toos & Henk - April 10

Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The series is published every week from Monday to Saturday.

Ahoy urges K3 fans not to take public transport to Sunday concert due to marathon

Rotterdam Ahoy has advised fans attending the K3 Originals concert on Sunday, April 12, to avoid using public transport. The recommendation is due to expected overcrowding at transit stations caused b...

Anthony Correia on FC Utrecht links: 'I hope everyone with a sound mind realizes the focus is on Telstar'

Telstar head coach Anthony Correia has addressed rumors linking him to a managerial role at FC Utrecht after confirming he had been in contact with the club. Correia emphasized that despite the intere...

Subsidy funds nearly empty, Heemskerk events at risk. Council blames budget shortfall, not bias

The local government of Heemskerk clarified that several events, including the Festi4all festival, are being cancelled due to a lack of subsidy funds rather than arbitrary decision-making. This statem...

New album by Iggy Pop-praised Iguana Death Cult has the rebellious allure of the eighties

Diddy's lawyers: Judge made mistake in sentencing

Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team has filed for his immediate release, claiming Judge Arun Subramanian made an error when sentencing him to four years and two months in prison this July. The legal team i...

Rick Brandsteder will not appeal DUI conviction

Former presenter Rick Brandsteder will not appeal his conviction for driving under the influence following a car accident in March 2025. His lawyer confirmed that Brandsteder has accepted the 1,650 eu...

Noa-Lynn van Leuven (29) no longer welcome at PDC women's tournaments

The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has announced that 29-year-old Dutch trans player Noa-Lynn van Leuven is no longer permitted to compete in women's tournaments. Under the new rules effective i...

10 years old and addicted to cosmetics thanks to social media: is such a cream really necessary?

Children in the final year of primary school are increasingly focused on complex skincare and makeup routines driven by social media tutorials. This growing obsession among ten-year-olds has prompted ...

Slow Death Of A Good Girl: the hype around Amsterdam’s Hiqpy is more than justified

Jazz legends like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington performed in clubs on and around Rembrandtplein

Operation Hellfire succeeds as a ruthless satirical dissection of Dutch impotence and incompetence

Pregnancy discrimination not declining: nearly half are likely victims

Nearly 44 percent of women who worked or sought employment while pregnant likely experienced pregnancy discrimination, a figure that has remained largely unchanged for 14 years. The issue is most prev...

Deuce ready for Liberation Day IJmond. 'Things went great during the preliminary round'

The three-piece band Deuce won the 2026 Battle of the Bands held at the Grote Kerk in Beverwijk. Band members Katka Woelderink, Melle Blok, and Daan Ranzijn are now scheduled to perform at the Liberat...

Amsterdam clubs experiment with ‘Cineville for nightlife’ to attract more visitors

How an April Fool's joke earned the red Dirk shopping bag a spot in the Stedelijk Museum

Foundation has defended village character for 50 years. ‘This is Santpoort, Haarlem is over there. We must keep this open’

The Santpoort Foundation is celebrating 50 years of advocating for the preservation of the village's character, landscape, and cultural history. Originally formed to protest the demolition of a histor...

Eighth graders talk about the secondary school lottery: ‘My mother was more nervous than I was’

Dozens of flower artworks in and around De Zilk as village prepares for annual mosaic festival

The village of De Zilk is preparing for its annual flower mosaic festival on April 11 and 12, featuring dozens of artworks created from local blooms. This event highlights the floral beauty of the Bol...

Tina de Bruin and seriously ill Vincent Croiset marry earlier than planned

Dutch actors Tina de Bruin and Vincent Croiset married on Wednesday, moving their wedding date forward following Croiset's cancer diagnosis in November. De Bruin shared photos of the ceremony on Insta...

Frank Maduro (79) saw his father fall from the roof after a ‘perfect game’; Federation honors him for services to baseball

Frank Maduro, a 79-year-old long-time volunteer for the Hoofddorp Pioniers baseball club, has been awarded a federation medal of honor by the KNBSB for his dedication to the sport. Maduro was also nam...

In pictures | The nominations for the World Press Photo of the Year

The World Press Photo Contest has announced the winners of this year's edition, recognizing the top work by photojournalists and documentary photographers worldwide. This annual award honors the most ...

Fifty residents of Beverwijk head to Postcode Lottery Miljoenenjacht studio

Fifty residents from the 1944 postcode area in Beverwijk will appear on the television show "Postcode Loterij Miljoenenjacht" this weekend. The participants will have the opportunity to compete for si...

Documentary about prison chaplains: ‘Their gentleness has a profound impact on inmates’

Four suspects in S10's twin brother death case released

A court in Alkmaar has ruled that four suspects involved in the case surrounding the death of singer S10's twin brother can await their trial in freedom. The suspects, who appeared in court on Thursda...

Four suspects in death of S10's brother released

Four suspects in the case involving the death of singer S10's brother have been granted release from custody to await their trial in freedom. The court in Alkmaar made this decision during a prelimina...