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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.

That orbit around the moon was a milestone, but proved unsuitable for live television

Students with ‘golden hands’ compete: ‘Parents can proudly say their child took part in national vocational competitions’

Students from practical colleges across the Netherlands gathered at Praktijkcollege de Schakel in Haarlem for the national finals of the PROfessionals competition. Participants competed in categories ...

Actor Theo James worried about manosphere's potential influence on son

Actor Theo James has expressed concern regarding the "manosphere," an online community where misogynistic and sexist views are shared. He stated that he fears for the future of his two-year-old son du...

Construction fences to remain on the Kruisbrug for a while longer

Construction fences have shielded the monumental fencing of the Kruisbrug for over a year, impacting the primary entrance route from the train station to the city center. The reasons for the prolonged...

Rijksmuseum seals birdhouses: 'Because of flashy project'

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has faced criticism from local residents for taping birdhouses shut and netting trees to prevent birds from nesting during the construction of a new sculpture garden. The ...

Arjen Lubach to host Dutch version of comedy show Taskmaster

Arjen Lubach has been announced as the host of the Dutch version of the comedy series Taskmaster, which will air on RTL 4. The comedian revealed the news during his program, LUBACH, featuring the crea...

New measures against Keukenhof traffic nuisance aim to spare Lisserbroek

The recent opening of the Keukenhof has led to increased traffic congestion in the Haarlemmermeer region, particularly affecting the village of Lisserbroek. In response to complaints from local reside...

Yvonne Coldeweijer to hear today if she gets 650,000 euros from Talpa

Juice vlogger Yvonne Coldeweijer is awaiting a court decision today on whether media company Talpa must pay her approximately 650,000 euros. The legal dispute follows the termination of a contract for...

More trees and jobs in Haarlem, fewer festival bigwigs. Countless wish lists on the table at PRO, D66 and CDA

Local organizations in Haarlem have presented policy wishlists to political parties PRO, D66, and CDA during coalition negotiations. Key proposals include planting 500 trees, canceling a planned skate...

IJmuiden Sea and Port Museum no longer completely free with card after losing accredited status

Starting May 1, visitors to the Sea and Harbor Museum in IJmuiden with a Museum Card will be required to pay half of the regular entrance fee. This change follows the museum's loss of its 'recognized ...

Adopt one of 480 organ pipes in the Village Church: Fundraiser launched for €100,000 renovation

The Dorpskerk in Heemskerk has launched a fundraising campaign to raise 100,000 euros for the renovation of its Knipscheer organ. Members of the public are being invited to support the project by adop...

Toos & Henk - April 9

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

At Weinlokal Stern, you order a Berliner Currywurst with your Riesling: ‘Our idea was: the more German, the better’

More legumes, less meat and cheese in new Wheel of Five

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre has updated its 'Schijf van Vijf' dietary guidelines to promote healthier and more environmentally sustainable eating habits. The new recommendations advise consumers ...

Father sues school over son's mandatory lesson during summer break

A father sued Het Amsterdams Lyceum after his son was required to attend mandatory summer school classes to meet academic promotion standards. The father argued that the school overstepped by scheduli...

'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years for selling drugs to Matthew Perry

Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for her involvement in the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry. Sangha pleaded guilty in August to charges rela...

Arming children against online dangers: Pepijn and Greta inform parents through theater: ‘We hear intense things, death threats or photos of weapons’

Pepijn and Greta van Halderen perform interactive theater scenes at parent evenings to educate them about the online dangers children face on platforms like Snapchat and Roblox. Their performances, he...

Owner of Osdorp Garden Center on leaving the city: A piece of history is being lost

Tuincentrum Osdorp will move from its long-standing location in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district to a new site in 2030 to make way for residential development. The iconic family business, which has ope...

93 people suffer burns from flares at PSV celebration

Ninety-three people suffered mostly first-degree burns from flares during PSV's championship celebration in Eindhoven on Tuesday. Despite a fireworks ban in the area, the injuries occurred among the c...

After 4,000 artworks, the Kinderkunstlijn comes to an end: ‘It’s been a wonderful 27 years’

After 27 years and approximately 4,000 participants, the Kinderkunstlijn youth art project in Zandvoort is coming to an end. Organizers Marianne Rebel and Hilly Jansen announced that this Friday will ...

Parliamentary majority wants to block Kanye West concert in Arnhem, but government is hesitant

A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives is calling for rapper Kanye West to be barred from entering the country to prevent his scheduled performance in Arnhem this June. The Dutch cabinet rem...

Diehard FC Utrecht fan and shirt collector Remco moved west for his wife and now also sings for the White Lions: ‘Humpa, humpa, humpa, tetete’

Remco Rijnbergen, a long-time FC Utrecht supporter, has adopted Telstar as his second club after moving to the west of the Netherlands for his wife. He describes the Velsen-based club as a smaller-sca...

Zandvoort Municipality too late with noise solution for Theater De Krocht: priest still seeks court ruling

The municipality of Zandvoort missed a four-week court deadline to resolve noise nuisance complaints involving Theater De Krocht and a local pastor. Consequently, the parish board has requested a form...

Overcrowded padel clubs frustrate players: ‘Almost impossible to get a court during the week’

The popularity of padel has led to a significant shortage of available courts, with player growth outstripping the construction of new facilities. This surge in demand has made it increasingly difficu...

Amsterdam vocational students’ reading and math skills continue to decline

Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (April 10 to 12)

Amsterdam will host various events from April 10 to 12, including local markets and showcases for vintage items and design. Residents and visitors are invited to explore the city's terraces and outdoo...

World shot put champion Schilder star attraction at FBK Games

World champion shot putter Jessica Schilder will be a headlining athlete at the FBK Games in Hengelo on June 21. The event is recognized as the largest athletics competition in the Netherlands.

Schuur renovation costs rise by €500,000, opening delayed by six months

The expansion of theater De Schuur in Haarlem is facing a budget increase of approximately €500,000 and a six-month delay in its reopening. Despite the additional costs, Alderman Diana van Loenen in...