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Grief is like chewing gum, Lisanne van Sadelhoff knows from experience

Lisanne van Sadelhoff shares her experiences delivering lectures on grief, combining humor with insights borrowed from academic experts. She reflects on the nature of loss, describing it as a persiste...

Nights in the Kennemer Dunes: how Ronald Zimmerman became Nature Photographer of the Year

Haarlem-based photographer Ronald Zimmerman has been named Nature Photographer of the Year after winning the Groene Camera award for his work. His award-winning series captures natterjack toads at nig...

Ajax with Itakura, Mokio and Regeer in midfield, guard of honor for champions PSV to follow

Gordon sells Blushing Blaricum, Amsterdam locations to remain open

Dutch singer Gordon Heuckeroth has sold his restaurant Blushing in Blaricum to focus on other passions, such as singing and media work. While the Blaricum location has been sold, his establishments in...

From Ajax trauma to title in Portugal: Francesco Farioli on the verge of revenge with FC Porto

Ajax celebrates: Ipswich Town promoted to Premier League, triggering €9.3m buy option for Chuba Akpom

Ipswich Town's promotion to the Premier League has triggered a mandatory buy option for Ajax player Chuba Akpom worth 9.3 million euros. This financial windfall benefits the Amsterdam-based club as th...

Video | Princess Charlotte cuddles dog in new birthday footage

Shared dining feels special at Table Twenty Four, but what are those corn kernels doing in our dessert? (7.5)

Table Twenty Four offers a special shared dining experience featuring well-presented and delicious dishes. While the overall quality is high, the review mentions that some elements felt missing and qu...

Former presenter and politician Carlo Strijk (59) dies

Former Dutch television presenter and politician Carlo Strijk has passed away in his sleep at the age of 59. His death was announced by a funeral service provider on behalf of his family, noting that ...

Former presenter and politician Carlo Strijk dies at 59

Former television presenter and politician Carlo Strijk has passed away at the age of 59. He died in his sleep last week, according to a statement released by his family.

Yanaika sees a fat ginger cat: He either dies a horrible death or stays locked up forever

Journalist and city poet Yanaika Zomer discusses the ethics of appreciating creative work produced by problematic individuals in her latest column. The article coincides with the upcoming release of h...

William and Catherine share photo of Princess Charlotte on 11th birthday

Prince William and Catherine have released a new photograph of Princess Charlotte to mark her 11th birthday. The princess celebrates her 11th birthday this Saturday.

Review roundup The Devil Wears Prada 2: 'Too many overlapping storylines'

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway return for a sequel to the comedy 'The Devil Wears Prada' twenty years after the original film. While critics praise the actors' performances, they note that the story s...

You must try this supermarket's sushi: ‘Ultra-fresh fish and great rice’

Three culinary experts tested six supermarket sushi varieties, including both pre-packaged and freshly prepared options. The review highlights a significant range in quality and notes that sushi has b...

Nicolette Kluijver is often insecure: 'Knows what it's like to have doubts'

Television presenter Nicolette Kluijver shared in a column for Libelle that she often experiences self-doubt and insecurity despite her long career. She emphasized that vulnerability and strength are ...

Wrong amount charged 58 times at De Lange Heer on King’s Day; owner compensates visitors to avoid appearance of payment issues

Twan Stoelman, the owner of Café De Lange Heer in Haarlem, has publicly announced that 58 customers were overcharged during King's Day celebrations. The owner is compensating the affected visitors to...

Café 't Sluisje forced to remove regular tables after complaint: "They've been there for 30 years"

Café 't Sluisje in Amsterdam-Noord has been ordered to remove two popular community tables after a municipal review, triggered by a complaint, found they were situated outside the permitted terrace a...

Rik van de Westelaken on disappointing 'The Mole' ratings: 'Overkill'

Presenter Rik van de Westelaken addressed the declining viewership ratings for the 26th season of the popular Dutch show "Wie is de Mol?" ahead of its season finale. While he enjoyed the production, h...

Emergo Day Orchestra prepares for Castricum Liberation Festival: ‘These are songs that fit the era’

The Dag Orkest van Emergo is preparing for its performance at the upcoming Liberation Day celebrations in Castricum on May 5. The orchestra will perform period-appropriate music, including the nationa...

'They are not monsters': Lawyer and criminologist advocate for TBS patients

Lawyer Jan-Jesse Lieftink and criminologist Parissima Rauf have launched a new podcast titled 'Diagnose Gestoord' to advocate for people sentenced to involuntary psychiatric treatment (TBS). They argu...

Sergio Herman closes his Antwerp restaurants: 'Time to wind down'

Chef Sergio Herman has announced the closure of his Michelin-starred restaurant Le Pristine and his private kitchen PrivéPrivée in Antwerp at the end of this year. Herman shared the news on Instagra...

Labor Day shines at Café de Zon: ‘The fight for better labor rights is far from over’

On Friday, Café de Zon hosted Labor Day celebrations featuring protest songs and discussions on trade unions and migrant workers' rights. The event emphasized that the struggle for improved labor rig...

Weeronline: Remembrance Day and Liberation Day to be cool and dry

The recent warm weather in the Netherlands is expected to give way to cooler temperatures during Remembrance Day and Liberation Day. Forecasts predict temperatures between 12 and 16 degrees Celsius on...

Suzan & Freek enjoy The Voice debut: 'Happy to see someone flourish'

Musical duo Suzan & Freek expressed their enjoyment of their debut season as coaches on the television show "The Voice of Holland." During an appearance on "RTL Tonight," they described the experience...

Horror film The Blair Witch Project to get reboot with original cast and creators

The original creators and actors of the 1990s horror film The Blair Witch Project are collaborating on a new reboot of the franchise. Developed by Lionsgate, the project will be directed by filmmaker ...

He marked Ronaldo, was powerless against Rodrygo and is now an Ajax regular: the story of Lucas Rosa

Brazilian defender Lucas Rosa has established himself as a key player for Ajax after a career path spanning three different countries. In a recent interview, he discussed his experiences training with...

'It seems illogical, but it works perfectly': how Peruvian and Japanese flavors come together at Maita

Restaurant Maita, a fixture in Haarlem's Lange Veerstraat for nine years, specializes in Nikkei cuisine which fuses Peruvian and Japanese flavors. Manager Spyros explains how these distinct culinary t...

Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn: 'An act of resistance doesn’t have to be big'

Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn delivered the annual Willem Arondéus lecture at the Bavo Church in Haarlem, emphasizing that acts of resistance do not always have to be grand or heroic. She discussed th...

Screen Time | Greece wants to end online anonymity and I think of Gordon

Tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses Greece's potential move to end online anonymity on social media platforms. This proposal mirrors a similar demand made five years ago by Dutch media personality Gor...

Mystery solved: this black-and-white sign over the Amstel is not art (but almost everyone thinks it is)

A mysterious black and white checkerboard sign located above the Amstel river in Amsterdam is frequently mistaken by locals for an art installation or a chess-themed display. The article clarifies tha...