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Budget cuts reach boiling point at Yes We Can Clinics

Budget cuts in the Dutch youth mental healthcare sector are increasingly driving patients toward private facilities like Yes We Can Clinics. The clinic, previously known for a positive documentary ser...

Fewer students get into preferred school for third year in a row

For the third consecutive year, the percentage of Amsterdam eighth-graders placed in their first-choice secondary school has declined, falling below 75% for the first time. Data from the Association o...

New series brings Haarlem’s vanished castles back to life

A new series explores the history of vanished medieval castles in the Haarlem region, specifically highlighting sites like Huis ter Kleef. The program brings these historical strongholds and their sig...

At Easter Danielle Kliwon watched Roméo, Elgyn, Luca and Eniola: Small glimmers of hope for an Ajax resurrection

During the Easter weekend, Danielle Kliwon visited Ajax's training ground, De Toekomst, to watch youth players such as Roméo, Elgyn, Luca, and Eniola. The article reflects on these young talents as s...

Pieter Mulders to remain Koninklijke HFC coach next season

Pieter Mulders will remain the head coach of Koninklijke HFC for the upcoming season. The 59-year-old's contract extension was announced by the Haarlem-based football club on Thursday afternoon.

Man jailed for stealing Fabergé egg in British pub

A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for stealing a handbag containing a Faberg-ei from a London pub. The thief pleaded guilty, claiming he did not realize the bag's ...

Video | Debbie and Paul from B&B Vol Liefde to appear in Daar Gaan Ze Weer

Dennis Bergkamp slams door on return to Ajax: 'Then it’s over'

Dennis Bergkamp has ruled out a future return to Ajax, stating that his time with the club is finished following his previous unpleasant departure. Bergkamp noted that while he enjoyed his past tenure...

Family of woman who died on Koninginneweg asks people not to share photos on social media

The family of a woman found dead in her Amsterdam home on March 26 has requested that her identity and photos of her and her child not be shared on social media. A suspect, who is the victim's partner...

Museum Villa in Westerpark closes barely six months after opening

Gregory Porter to perform with Metropole Orkest at Olympic Stadium in June

American jazz and soul singer Gregory Porter will perform at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on June 29. He will be accompanied by the Metropole Orchestra during the concert event.

Clen V., suspected of murdering partner, previously appeared on 'Lang Leve de Liefde' and dated Iris Hond

Clen V., a 39-year-old entrepreneur and former dating show participant, is suspected of murdering his 40-year-old partner in Amsterdam. The suspect previously appeared on the television program 'Lang ...

Haarlem photographer Laurens van Houten photographed Elvis in Las Vegas: ‘I smuggled the camera in my underwear’

Haarlem photographer Laurens van Houten recounts his experience of smuggling a camera into a Las Vegas showroom to illegally capture photos of Elvis Presley. He describes how the iconic singer noticed...

Clothing swap café for women: ‘If you don't wear it anymore, swap it’

A clothing swap café for women provides a simple and sustainable way to acquire new clothing by trading unused items. This practice helps to protect the environment by reducing the need for the produ...

The story behind Glock ’45 in documentary: ‘They are all very sweet and very loud’

The documentary 'Glock ’45 - The Movie' explores the history and personal stories behind the Hoorn-based band Glock ’45. Singer-bassist Pricklebush Pete highlights the band's loud style and the cl...

Help! I suddenly have to look after a real vegetable garden

The author describes their transition from virtual gardening in video games like Plants vs. Zombies and Minecraft to managing a real-world vegetable garden. Despite having reached high levels of exper...

Note about the Bavo bells: 'Almost everyone had a watch by then' | column

The author discusses the history and public significance of the clock and bells in the tower of Haarlem's Grote of Sint-Bavokerk. The column reflects on a time when these bells were the community's pr...

For Maartje and Kine, bingo is a metaphor for life: how do you handle the balls that roll your way?

Rapture was the guiding principle for director Ramón Gieling (1954-2026), as in his film on the worship of Cruyff in Barcelona

Netflix dives into the chess scandal of the century, but finds no evidence of anal beads

Sanne Wallis de Vries and Jelka van Houten to perform together in theater

Actresses Sanne Wallis de Vries and Jelka van Houten will star together in a new comedy production titled LIFT. This upcoming theater season marks the first time the two actresses have shared the stag...

Jaap (88) hangs up his sax: 'It wasn't just about making music, but also camaraderie'

88-year-old Jaap Hilbers is retiring from playing the saxophone after more than 70 years, including 60 years with the music association St. Caecilia in Heemskerk. His final performance will take place...

Video | New Michael Jackson movie trailer shows striking resemblance to uncle

Heritage of the Week | Sustainable family business on the Egelantiers

The historic Gunters & Meusers building in Amsterdam's Jordaan district has undergone a sustainability renovation to prepare the national monument for the future. This project serves as an example of ...

Introdans celebrates the sometimes over-illustrative work of Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui in a mixed program

The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals identity: 'Tired of being a secret'

Author Freida McFadden, known for the psychological thriller 'The Housemaid,' has revealed her true identity as brain doctor Sara Cohen. Cohen explained that she decided to go public because she was t...

On this day in 1980, Ajax played for a spot in the European Cup final but were defeated by a surprise opponent

On April 9, 1980, Ajax faced Nottingham Forest in the first leg of the Europa Cup 1 semi-finals at the City Ground. Despite competing for a place in the final, the Amsterdam-based club was ultimately ...

Political satire eerily relevant: 'How do we make sure everything completely explodes?'

Joeri Heegstra and Max Wind's satirical play 'Operation Hellfire' has gained unexpected relevance since it was written two years ago. The production explores a hypothetical scenario where the United S...

Ton (56) brutally beaten in Snapchat 'jumping' trend: 'Like being attacked by a pack of hyenas'

Ton Witkamp, 56, was severely assaulted by a group of youths in Haarlem on Easter Monday. Police are investigating whether the attack is linked to "jumpen," a violent Snapchat trend where random victi...

Cameron Diaz to star in Troop Beverly Hills sequel

Cameron Diaz is set to star in a sequel to the 1989 comedy Troop Beverly Hills. This project follows her recent return to the film industry after a ten-year acting hiatus.