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Uproar in Saenredam Street over trees replacing parking spaces; tree damaged by 'vandals' with a saw

Controversy has erupted in Saenredamstraat over the installation of container trees on former parking spaces. Although the street's greening was recently celebrated, one of the new trees has already b...

Questions remain after discovery of beheaded swan: ‘Unlikely a stone marten is responsible’

Experts are questioning the theory that a stone marten decapitated a nesting swan found in Velserbroek two weeks ago. Mammal expert Fred Hopman argues that such predators typically consume their prey ...

ABN Amro sees housing market imbalance: millions of single-family homes ‘too many’

ABN Amro reports that the Netherlands has a surplus of millions of single-family homes and needs to drastically change its housing construction strategy. The bank warns of potential vacancies and decl...

French bistro Café Pigalle wants to liven things up in the Bijlmer: ‘It’s 14 minutes by metro from Weesperplein, give it a try!’

Trumpeter Miro Petkov: 'To be authentic you have to feel the details, the nuances'

Annelies (55) and Eva (26): ‘We’re both a bit limitless’

Rock singer Abir Hamam (28) on Harry Styles, Islam and living in Amsterdam: ‘When I’m in Haarlem now I think: wow, everyone here is so white and posh’

Beyoncé joins Forbes’ list of richest self-made women for the first time

American singer Beyoncé has been included in Forbes' annual list of the richest self-made women for the first time. This follows her induction into the magazine's billionaire club in December.

Rosalía postpones US tour due to family emergency

Spanish singer Rosalía has postponed the first three performances of her United States tour due to an unspecified family emergency. Concert organizer Live Nation announced the delay, though specific ...

Residents of residential tower in North feel unsafe in elevator: "It falls down"

Residents of an apartment building in Amsterdam-Noord report that elevators frequently experience sudden drops and malfunctions, causing safety concerns and physical discomfort. The property manager, ...

'Switch off and go': Dutch top players know golf offers no guarantees, especially on opening day

Dutch golfers, including Joost Luiten, faced challenging weather conditions like heavy wind and rain during the opening day of the KLM Open. The tournament was eventually interrupted by thunderstorms ...

Alpe d’HuZes raises over 25 million euros for KWF

The annual sporting event Alpe d’HuZes has raised a record-breaking sum of over 25 million euros this year. The organization announced that all proceeds will be donated to the Dutch Cancer Society (...

Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (June 5-7)

This article provides a guide to activities and events taking place in Haarlem during the weekend of June 5 to June 7. It notes that this time of year is particularly enjoyable for visiting and experi...

From Iranian to Latin music and from Moroccan to electronic beats: Disco Tehran lands in Amsterdam

'I even fell asleep without a podcast': three Amsterdammers look back on a month without social media

'Better a mean mom than a (too) nice one': experts give refreshing parenting tips

Rebecca Boektje and Saskia Weerstand, creators of the 'Moeders of Loeders' podcast, have released a new book titled 'Ongefilterd' offering unconventional parenting advice. The authors provide a realis...

Michiel de Ruijter Tunnel closed due to malfunction, traffic at a standstill

The Michiel de Ruijter tunnel near Amsterdam Central Station has been closed since 5:45 PM due to a camera system malfunction. The closure is causing significant traffic congestion on surrounding road...

Writer Lieke Marsman (35) knew she was going to die but wanted to live: ‘Who determines what senseless suffering is?’

The Dutch writer and poet Lieke Marsman has passed away at the age of 35 while visiting Paris for the Roland Garros tennis tournament. Marsman was highly regarded for her literary talent, philosophica...

Recipe for an Oranje hit: take a proven melody and a dash of national pride

As the World Cup approaches, various artists are releasing festive songs to support the Dutch national football team. These tracks typically aim for success by combining catchy, proven melodies with t...

Carolientje, a six-meter python, moves to Zwanenburg reptile shelter after losing her home in Enschede

A six-meter-long python named Carolientje has been moved to a reptile shelter in Zwanenburg after her owner in Enschede passed away. While the snake experienced some stress during the transport, she i...

Maaike van der Plas hated drama class at school; now a neurologist, she hates role-playing even more

Neurologist Maaike van der Plas reflects on her long-standing dislike for drama classes during her school years. She explains that this aversion has persisted into her professional career, where she c...

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Life of country singer Shania Twain to be made into a film

A biopic about the life of Canadian country singer Shania Twain is currently in development. The film will be written and directed by Leah McKendrick.

Groeneveen padel players want to stay in the Eredivisie like Telstar: ‘We are the underdog this year’

The Groeneveen padel team has begun competing in the Dutch Eredivisie, the country's highest padel league. Despite being considered underdogs this season, the team's primary goal is to avoid relegatio...

KNRM launches campaign to prevent searches for empty kites: 'People don't realize the impact'

The KNRM is launching a campaign to reduce the number of unnecessary search operations triggered by abandoned kitesurfing equipment. Over half of the approximately 200 annual alerts involving surfers ...

Bijenkorf garage owner 'open to dialogue' on closure and housing plans

Q-Park, the owner of the Bijenkorf garage in Amsterdam, has expressed openness to discussing a proposal in the new local coalition agreement to replace the parking facility with housing. Although the ...

Sera frustrated by mistakes during national anthem: 'Of course nerves play a role'

Singer Sera expressed regret after making two lyrical errors while performing the Dutch national anthem before a football match between the Netherlands and Algeria on Wednesday. She admitted to being ...

Wijk aan Zee rescue brigade to get new station next beach season: 'This will help us do our work even better'

The Wijk aan Zee rescue brigade will receive a new permanent facility next beach season following the destruction of their previous post by Storm Poly in 2023. Commissioned by the municipality of Beve...

Wanted: Armchair manager to whisper tips to Koeman

A search has been launched for fans who provide tactical advice for the Dutch national football team and coach Ronald Koeman from their homes. The initiative highlights the perspectives of spectators ...

TV biologist Floris Göbel and girlfriend are opposites: 'It just works'

TV biologist Floris Göbel and his girlfriend Merel Udink reflect on their nine-year relationship in a recent interview with LINDA. meiden. Despite having contrasting interests, Göbel shares that the...