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Discover your inner Máxima: Choose ‘wow-sleeves’ and colors that clash a little

Queen Máxima is recognized as the Netherlands' leading style icon for her ability to command attention through both simple and bold fashion choices. Royalty editor Josine Droogendijk provides tips on...

Princesses regularly seen in Máxima's clothes: 'Good for image'

Princesses Amalia, Alexia, and Ariane frequently wear items from Queen Máxima’s wardrobe, a practice experts believe enhances their public image. This habit of sharing clothes is seen as a positive...

Haarlem’s Kian Macnack (23) dreams of pain-free jumping after year of setbacks in Ghent to work with father Hein at Oranje again

23-year-old Haarlem volleyball player Kian Macnack is working to recover from a persistent knee injury that sidelined him for much of the 2025-2026 season. After a difficult year following his transfe...

Son of fatally stabbed Rob Reiner calls parents' murder case a 'nightmare'

Jake Reiner, the son of filmmaker Rob Reiner, has described the "nightmare" of learning about his parents' fatal stabbings in a recent blog post. His brother, Nick Reiner, is currently the suspect in ...

Musical star Antje Monteiro struggled with panic attacks: 'Oxazepam in my bag'

Dutch musical star Antje Monteiro revealed in a recent interview that she has struggled with panic attacks since her childhood. She believes the condition may be a result of being bullied during her s...

Baby boomers leave behind massive €1 trillion inheritance, but far from everyone will get a share

A significant wealth transfer is expected in the Netherlands as baby boomers are projected to leave behind approximately 1,000 billion euros in inheritances over the coming years. While this massive i...

Ivo van Woerden spent years investigating controversial online guru Bentinho Massaro: ‘Anyone can get caught up in this’

Journalist Ivo van Woerden has released a book detailing his five-year investigation into controversial online guru Bentinho Massaro and his group's residency in a Bussum monastery. The work examines ...

Our village has enough volunteers and groups to celebrate King's Day

In Katwijk, preparations for King's Day festivities begin immediately after the previous year's event, involving cleanup and detailed evaluations. Board member Rein Varkevisser noted that while there ...

Oil crisis? No problem! I've been going on vacation by train for years | column

A columnist suggests traveling by train instead of flying to avoid potential flight cancellations and rising fuel prices during international crises. The author emphasizes that train travel is a more ...

With Aloha and Timboektoe on the Velsen-Noord beach, Pim (30) sets the course for his island state: 'We’re going to build something cool on the North Pier'

Pim Lammertse, the owner of beach club Aloha in Velsen-Noord, is expanding his business by acquiring the neighboring pavilion Timboektoe on May 1st. He aims to transform the Noordpier area into a prem...

He programs systems that know exactly when you buy something, but Tom (53) has doubts: ‘It’s gnawing at me’

Tom, a 53-year-old software engineer, has raised ethical concerns about the AI systems he develops to predict consumer behavior. Speaking with career expert Anne-Marije Buckens, he expressed fear that...

Three grandfathers in and from Haarlem, IJmuiden, Santpoort, Velsen and Leiden: ‘There is a lot of abandonment in this book’

Author Frank Oudman has written a book about his family history, focusing on the lives of three grandfathers. The narrative covers their experiences across several Dutch locations, including Haarlem a...

Ronald Bartlema remained involved with Jeugdjournaal until the end; as a food critic, he preferred dining incognito

Family and friends gathered at Westerveld to bid farewell to Ronald Bartlema, a long-time culinary critic and contributor to the Jeugdjournaal who died at age 67. Following the funeral service, a rece...

Patty introduced the 'grief doula' to the Netherlands: 'We often associate grief with death, but grief and loss are much broader than that'

Patty Duijn introduced the concept of the 'death doula' to the Netherlands and authored a book titled 'Rouwdoula' about her profession. After a career in financial services, she has spent fourteen yea...

He swallowed his tongue on a frozen De Vijverberg and narrowly survived: Milan Berck Beelenkamp (48) on why he swapped the football world for contaminated soil

Former professional footballer Milan Berck Beelenkamp has transitioned to a career in soil remediation after leaving the professional sports world. The 48-year-old, who famously survived a life-threat...

Mystery: what do these barriers near Sarphatipark mean just before King's Day?

In the days leading up to King's Day, markings and cordoned-off areas have appeared around Sarphatipark in Amsterdam as residents claim spots for the traditional flea market. These markings, ranging f...

Last weekend to file taxes: risk of fine after May 1st

The deadline for filing income tax returns in the Netherlands is May 1st, making this the final weekend for taxpayers to submit their information. Those who cannot meet the deadline should request an ...

Ben makes cancelling deceased husband's phone line painful for widow

After her husband Sjaak passed away in 2022, Wil Voorn initially kept his mobile subscription for personal reasons, but she is now facing difficulties trying to cancel it. The telecom provider Ben has...

Local real estate agents on housing market trends

Real estate agents report a slight cooling of the housing market across various regions in recent months. However, demand for affordable, ready-to-move-in single-family homes remains high, with buyers...

No mercy for sidewalks taped off weeks before King's Day: ‘Spray it all away’

A poll reveals that ninety percent of respondents dislike the practice of claiming flea market spots for King's Day weeks in advance using tape and paint. Residents expressed frustration over the pree...

De Kleine Bes serves simple, somewhat rustic vegetarian dishes at a fair price (7+)

Bilal Wahib to become a father for the first time: 'Last birthday with the two of us'

Singer and actor Bilal Wahib and his fiancée Sophie Keizer have announced they are expecting their first child. The news follows the couple's announcement earlier this year that they are planning to ...

Antje Monteiro saved three alder trees in her garden from being cut down: Turns out I’m allergic to those very trees

Dutch celebrity Antje Monteiro saved three alder trees in her garden from being cut down, only to later discover that she is allergic to those specific trees. In an interview with Mezza magazine, she ...

Queen Máxima reacts to the death of Kops: 'Remarkable how strong she was'

Queen Máxima has paid tribute to 19-year-old influencer Jade Kops, who passed away on Friday morning after a battle with cancer. The Queen praised Kops for her openness and strength, while family and...

The novel Erosion shows that a broken friendship can be just as painful as a broken romantic relationship

Amsterdam North neighborhood faces rising youth nuisance

Mostly emergency seekers, status holders and students in Oldenhove, but Joyce Goverde captures the stories behind these stereotypical labels in new exhibition

Photographer Joyce Goverde is presenting a new exhibition that captures the personal stories of residents living in the Oldenhove temporary housing community before its scheduled demolition next year....

Mayor Halsema on King's Day: Record number of enforcement officers in the city

Amsterdam Mayor Halsema has announced a record deployment of 250 enforcement officers for King's Day to manage overcrowding and curb illegal alcohol and drug use. The city will enforce stricter regula...

Jade Anna caught with fake webshop review: ‘Jan’ gives five stars, but he doesn’t exist

Influencer Jade Anna van Vliet’s company has been caught posting a fake five-star review for a product before its official release. Although posting fake reviews is illegal, the brand has claimed th...

Ajax Women 'eager to shine' in the Klassieker this Sunday

The Ajax Women are set to face Feyenoord in 'de Klassieker' this Sunday at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, with approximately 11,000 fans expected to attend. Under new coach Anouk Bruil, the tea...