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Marga van Praag: ‘My parents always told war stories with the same punctuation. I never heard the real story, about fear and guilt’

Former Jeugdjournaal presenter Marga van Praag reflects on growing up in the aftermath of World War II with parents who survived the conflict. She notes that while they shared repetitive stories, they...

Moluccan Corrie (75) was one of the passengers who arrived at Java-eiland 75 years ago

East now has a large city beach (on a rooftop) where a beer still costs 2.80 euros

Still plenty of music on the streets of Amsterdam, though police sometimes intervene: "They ruined the vibes"

Despite a municipal ban on amplified street music, numerous parties took place across Amsterdam's Jordaan and Negen Straatjes areas. Police were forced to intervene and shut down several events, speci...

Man pleads guilty in 2002 Run-DMC murder case

A 52-year-old man named Jay Bryant has pleaded guilty in a New York court for his involvement in the 2002 murder of Jam Master Jay, the DJ for the hip-hop group Run-DMC. Bryant admitted to letting the...

Two injured in stabbing after festival at Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam

Two people were injured and one suspect was arrested following a stabbing incident at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on King's Day. The attack occurred around 8:50 PM shortly after a music festival ...

Ajax's Mika Godts credits Gerald Vanenburg and laughs at market value: '75 million? Yeah, fine!'

Ajax player Mika Godts credited Gerald Vanenburg for the technique used in his recent goal against NAC Breda, which drew comparisons to an iconic strike by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Godts explained that del...

How King's Day turned Bakkum, Beverwijk, Heemskerk and Uitgeest orange

King's Day was celebrated across Bakkum, Beverwijk, Heemskerk, and Uitgeest with various local events and festivities. The celebrations featured live music, dance parties at local venues, and activiti...

NS: First people head home, stations in major cities crowded

The Dutch national railway (NS) reports significant crowds at train stations and on trains as the first King's Day celebrants begin traveling home. High passenger volumes are particularly noted in cit...

'Oortjes' missed on King's Day, otherwise it's like Festival Week: 'Heemskerk has become very vibrant'

Residents in Heemskerk celebrated King's Day with a lively atmosphere that many compared to the town's annual local festival week. Despite missing some traditional elements, the event saw large crowds...

Family enjoys quality time as youngest daughter learns value of money by selling homemade jewelry for an e-bike

On King's Day, the Cobelens family set up a market stall on the Zaanenlaan in Haarlem to sell various items and homemade jewelry. The family participated to enjoy the festive atmosphere while helping ...

King's Day in Amsterdam passing without major incidents so far

King's Day celebrations in Amsterdam are currently proceeding without major incidents, according to local police. Authorities report that crowd levels are comparable to a typical busy night out, descr...

Overveen shows its talent on King’s Day

Residents of Overveen showcased their diverse skills during a talent-themed celebration held on King's Day. The event highlighted the community's creative spirit and local talent.

From flea markets to running: how the region celebrated King's Day

King's Day was celebrated across the region with various activities, ranging from flea markets in Aalsmeer and Badhoevedorp to a running event in Loosdrecht. The atmosphere was described as festive an...

Royal visit to Dokkum draws 21,000 people, mayor pleased

Approximately 21,000 people attended the royal family's visit to Dokkum on Monday. Mayor Johannes Kramer of Noardeast-Fryslân expressed satisfaction with the event, noting it was busy but well-manage...

Toppling Trump, Netanyahu and Wilders

Participants at a Dutch King's Day flea market are using the event to raise money for various causes, including activities themed around political figures like Trump, Netanyahu, and Wilders. The tradi...

Municipality of Breda: city center square full

The Havermarkt square in Breda has reached its capacity during King's Day celebrations, prompting the municipality to implement a one-in, one-out policy. Authorities suggest that visitors move to othe...

Vanished: Haarlem’s EHS lasted nearly ninety years

The Haarlem football club Eendracht Houdt Stand (EHS) is featured in a series about defunct sports organizations. The club existed for nearly ninety years before merging with another entity in 2004.

Sharon sells clothes on King's Day between chemotherapy treatments: ‘I’ll be new again soon, then I’ll have a new body’

Sharon, a 56-year-old woman from IJmuiden undergoing chemotherapy, participated in the King's Day flea market to sell clothes and seek social connection. She used the national holiday as an opportunit...

Pirate boat, the 1988 Dutch national team and a cowboy on a hobby horse: ‘It’s often a party in Spaarndam anyway’

Spaarndam celebrated its 100th costumed parade on King's Day, featuring a variety of creative entries including a pirate boat and a tribute to the 1988 Dutch national football team. The festive proces...

Building squatted on busy Prinsengracht, police proceed to immediate eviction

On King's Day, a group of 20 to 30 squatters occupied a building on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, displaying banners with anti-capitalist messages. Police caught the group in the act and immediately...

In pictures | How the royal family celebrated King's Day in Dokkum, Friesland

King Willem-Alexander celebrated his 59th birthday with the Dutch royal family during King's Day festivities in Dokkum, Friesland. The event featured highlights such as music performances, ice skating...

Magnifying glass at the ready, Haarlem appraiser Cees scours the flea market for gems: ‘Experience gives you an antenna for quality’

During the King's Day flea market in Haarlem, appraiser Cees Broekhof searches for valuable items among second-hand goods. He shares professional insights on how to identify quality and discover hidde...

Willem-Alexander concludes 'unforgettable King's Day' in Dokkum

King Willem-Alexander concluded the King's Day celebrations in the Frisian city of Dokkum. He described the event as an unforgettable day and expressed his gratitude to everyone involved in the festiv...

From free smiles to hungry royalty at the flea market: 'I want to do something positive'

King's Day festivities in Amsterdam's Sarphatipark and Vondelpark featured traditional flea markets and interactive games for visitors. Participants celebrated the national holiday with unique activit...

King's Day celebrated at flea markets and festivals

The Netherlands celebrated King's Day with citizens setting up early for flea markets and participating in various festivals across the country. Diverse events were held nationwide to mark the orange-...

Drukwerk performances cancelled due to singer Harry Slinger's colon cancer

Dutch pop group Drukwerk has canceled upcoming performances following lead singer Harry Slinger's diagnosis with colon cancer. The 76-year-old singer is scheduled to undergo surgery in the near future...

Three demonstrations along King's Day route in Dokkum

Three pre-registered demonstrations took place at various points along the royal family's route during King's Day celebrations in Dokkum. The municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân confirmed that the prot...

Ariane to start aerospace engineering at TU Delft after summer

Princess Ariane has announced that she will begin studying aerospace engineering at the Delft University of Technology after the summer break. The nineteen-year-old princess shared the news during the...

Margareth Jenema (62) has been organizing a festive King's Day in Beverwijk for years: ‘Breestraat is coming back to life’

Margareth Jenema and the King's Day Committee Foundation coordinate the annual celebrations and children's market on Breestraat in Beverwijk. Since 2023, their efforts have focused on revitalizing the...