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Special training for neighborhood dispute mediators as problems grow more complex

BeterBuren has launched a pilot program in Amsterdam to provide specialized training for volunteer mediators dealing with increasingly complex neighbor disputes involving mental health issues or cultu...

Employees can take time off to pull all-nighters during World Cup

Employees are taking time off to watch World Cup football matches that are broadcast during early morning and late-night hours. Despite these schedule conflicts, employers reportedly do not expect a s...

No provocation during Ye's first show in Arnhem

American rapper Ye performed the first of two scheduled shows at the GelreDome in Arnhem without making any provocative remarks. He focused primarily on his music from a large globe-shaped stage with ...

Olympia Haarlem reaches final, three set-piece corners seal victory. 'The defense was solid'

Olympia Haarlem secured a 3-1 victory over DCG in their first-division maintenance play-off match. The win, which advances the team to the final, was achieved through three successfully executed pract...

First-ever American of Haarlem club Flamingo’s dies

Steve Powell, the first American basketball player for the Haarlem-based club Flamingo’s, passed away on Saturday at the age of 82. He is remembered as the club's inaugural American recruit.

Harry Styles fans turn Het Parool into collector's item: ‘My father called around all of Emmen’

Jeroen Elshoff: ‘I limp for two days after playing football’

In an interview with Mezza magazine, sports commentator Jeroen Elshoff discusses his physical health and passion for amateur soccer. Despite suffering from chronic knee pain that leaves him limping fo...

André Rieu performs with broken toe: 'The show must always go on'

Violinist André Rieu performed his concert on Thursday evening despite breaking his toe earlier that morning. The musician sustained the injury after bumping his foot in the dark but decided to proce...

Video | Timothée Chalamet celebrates Knicks victory with Ben Stiller

Tagore Park opens in no man's land on Strandeiland: "Had to scoot for half an hour"

Tagore Park has officially opened as the first park on Strandeiland, the newest development area in Amsterdam's IJburg district. The park features BMX tracks, sports fields, and gardens, providing ame...

Yanaika Zomer shuffled across the ice with the neighborhood's most attractive person in her ugly pink coat

Author Yanaika Zomer recounts a childhood memory of ice skating with a handsome neighbor during a record-cold winter. This nostalgic reflection was prompted by her trying to stay cool during a recent ...

Cruise ship Hondius departs Rotterdam

The cruise ship Hondius departed from the port of Rotterdam on Saturday evening following a hantavirus outbreak on board in April. The vessel is currently sailing to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, where i...

Residents sharpen knives over 'green postage stamp': '4,500 new homes coming to Cruquius. Why must this plot be filled too?'

Residents in Cruquius are threatening a joint lawsuit to block a proposed housing development at the 'Landje van Draaijer' site. The community argues that the project will cause excessive nuisance and...

Marius Borg Høiby may be temporarily released from custody under supervision

Marius Borg Høiby may be granted a temporary supervised release from prison to visit his mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway. The potential leave, which would be escorted by prison staff, is...

Local hero Hendrik rallies Schiplaan residents for 150-person BBQ: 'My buddy Mike is providing chicken, burgers, and satay'

Hendrik Juliana is organizing a neighborhood barbecue for 150 residents of the Schiplaan in Zeewijk on July 4th. He aims to counter recent negativity in the area and bring the community together throu...

Video | Princess Beatrix shelters under umbrella during boat parade on the Maas

Entire neighborhood around Hortusplein now off-limits for stray bicycles

Authorities have expanded the bicycle parking ban to include sixteen streets surrounding the Hortusplein. Enforcement officers are now authorized to issue fines or remove any incorrectly parked bicycl...

Bubble blowing, hoop juggling and the flying pole: Circus Up comes to the Bazaar in Beverwijk

Circus Up, a new family circus created by the producers of Hans Klok and Friends, will perform at the Bazaar in Beverwijk from June 27 to July 5. The event features food trucks, bouncy castles, and pr...

Kim Kardashian attends Monaco GP with F1 driver Lewis Hamilton

Kim Kardashian's presence at the Monaco Grand Prix has reignited dating rumors with Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton. The reality star was spotted visiting the Ferrari paddock during the event.

Influencer trip ends with threats and a revelation about juvenile psychiatric detention

A sponsored trip involving fifty Dutch influencers ended in controversy after participant Anna Dobber reported being bullied during the vacation. The incident sparked an online witch hunt and threats,...

No emergency passports issued due to outage

A nationwide technical outage has prevented the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee from issuing emergency passports to travelers on Saturday. The cause of the malfunction and the expected time for a resol...

These former Goor residents fly the yellow Schoolfeest flag even outside Twente: ‘It’s really in my blood’

Former residents of Goor are continuing the tradition of flying the yellow Schoolfeest flag during the town's annual June festival, even after moving away from the Twente region. The flag serves as a ...

Feminist activists take action against the summer body: "Everyone has a beach body"

The feminist action group Dolle Mina's held a demonstration at the Grote Markt in Haarlem to challenge 'summer body' beauty standards. Using props and mock makeovers, the group promoted the message th...

Are you sure-footed and free from vertigo?

Journalist Dewi van Deurzen reflects on her lifelong experience with mountain hiking in an article for Mezza magazine. She emphasizes the narrow margin between enjoying scenic landscapes and encounter...

Lottie Hellingman has doubts: Should she buy an even bigger car than her last one?

Dutch actress Lottie Hellingman describes a highway drive where her daughter pressured her to buy a large SUV for their next car. The daughter criticized their temporary small lease vehicle and threat...

'They don't all come from my womb, but they are all in my heart.' Rianne wants to show the positive side of foster care. 'Every child deserves our tears'

Photographer Erik Zwiers is presenting an exhibition at the Heemskerk town hall to highlight the positive aspects of modern foster care. The project aims to contrast the history of orphanages with the...

Jazz old-fashioned? Not according to these young people: I'm surprised how busy it is every night

Lance Declemy founded the jazz student association Vivace in Amsterdam to provide a dedicated space for young people to perform and enjoy jazz music. Held at Theater de Richel, the bi-weekly jam sessi...

Music has played a prominent role in my life from an early age

Jolanda van den Dool, a 41-year-old ICU nurse from Haarlem, has been appointed as the new director of the Hillegom Music School starting July 1. She shares how music has played a significant role in h...

We need to look at weight loss differently, expert says: 'Weight-loss drugs are turning obesity care upside down'

Emeritus professor Chris Mulder states that weight loss medication is fundamentally changing obesity care in the Netherlands. Although the country is at the beginning of this major shift, it remains p...

Mother of Caroline van der Plas (BBB) dies after short illness: 'Glad we were with her this week'

The mother of BBB leader Caroline van der Plas passed away on Friday following a short illness. Van der Plas had recently taken a temporary leave of absence from the House of Representatives to care f...