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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...

Documentary captures the nightlife of our four-legged and winged neighbors: Amsterdam Wildlife by Night

'Beach bus' from Haarlemmermeer to Bloemendaal and Zandvoort meant to spread crowds, but Vijfhuizen fears more traffic

The province of Noord-Holland is launching a free 'Strandbus' pilot program between June 20 and August 30 to reduce coastal traffic from Haarlemmermeer and Haarlem to Bloemendaal and Zandvoort. While ...

Almost a kilometer of bunting: how the World Cup comes to life in the streets of IJmuiden

IJmuiden is preparing for the 2026 World Cup with nearly a kilometer of flags decorating its streets ahead of the tournament's start. The Dutch national team is scheduled to play its opening match aga...

Court sentences man to one year in prison for robbery of former racing driver Robert Doornbos

A 23-year-old man from Amsterdam was sentenced to one year in prison, with three months suspended, for the violent robbery of former racing driver Robert Doornbos. The incident occurred on March 18, 2...

Borneokade houseboat residents and municipality settle: swimming jetty to be shortened

Houseboat residents at the Borneokade in Amsterdam have reached a settlement with the municipality to shorten a popular swimming pier to mitigate noise and overcrowding. Under the agreement, the city ...

Halsema wants permanent batons for enforcement officers in central Amsterdam after positive trial evaluation

Do I have to pay VAT on shipping costs from a webshop?

A consumer from Den Helder is questioning whether it is correct for webshops to charge VAT on shipping costs for online orders. Under Dutch tax regulations, shipping fees are generally subject to the ...

Holly Mae Brood stars in new Videoland series La Vida Barcelona

Actress Holly Mae Brood has been cast in the lead role of the new Videoland series titled "La Vida Barcelona." The streaming service announced on Thursday that filming for the production is currently ...

Milo (22) and Mels (23) lost a friend to suicide: 'It brought us closer together'

Milo Elfers and Mels Dings share how their friendship grew stronger after the tragic loss of a mutual friend to suicide. Their story is part of a series highlighting the significance of social bonds a...

We’re back and it’s great! Watch Oranje on these 9 screens in Amsterdam

The football World Cup begins on June 14 with the Dutch national team's opening match against Japan. This article highlights nine venues in Amsterdam where supporters can watch the games on large scre...

Fewer Dutch people infected with dengue, but Mai Lin won’t forget the hell: ‘I was brought in deathly pale’

The number of Dutch travelers contracting dengue fever is reportedly declining after a recent peak, though experts warn the disease is spreading globally. Survivors like Mai Lin Muis highlight the sev...

Special Olympics coming to Haarlem

Haarlem will host the Special Olympics National Games from June 12 to 14, featuring over 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities competing in 27 different sports. The event begins with a traditi...

Nightlife culture subsidy for young people

The city of Haarlem has announced a €15,000 subsidy fund for 2026 to support creative night culture events aimed at youth under the age of 18. Organizers can apply for up to €2,500 per event for p...

Samen Haarlem Foundation and Spaarnediners win 2026 Participation Award

Stichting Samen Haarlem and Spaarnediners have been named the winners of the Haarlem Participation Prize 2026 for their impactful community initiatives. Stichting Samen Haarlem was recognized for its ...

Zandvoort Mayor: We should have seen youth nuisance at Pentecost coming

Mayor David Moolenburgh of Zandvoort admitted that the municipality should have better anticipated the youth nuisance that occurred during the warm Pentecost weekend. While emergency measures were eve...

Flowers and memorial at Circus Renz site in Beverwijk after death of Bernardo Renz (25): performances cancelled

A memorial has been established at the Circus Renz site in Beverwijk following the death of 25-year-old junior chef Bernardo Renz in a traffic accident in Germany. Consequently, all scheduled circus p...

Golfer Luiten starts KLM Open with round of 69

Dutch golfer Joost Luiten began the KLM Open with a round of 69 strokes, placing him two under par. The performance at The International in Badhoevedorp put him in the tournament's sub-top during the ...

Zara pulls Curaçao World Cup shirts after major blunder

Fashion retailer Zara has withdrawn its new World Cup-themed T-shirts from stores following a significant spelling error. The shirts incorrectly printed the name of the island as "Curaçau" instead of...

Maan and Goldband singer Karel Gerlach split: 'As good friends'

Dutch singer Maan de Steenwinkel and Goldband vocalist Karel Gerlach have ended their relationship after three and a half years. Their management confirmed the split, stating that the pair remain on g...

De Evenaar primary school in Heemstede explores merger with neighboring De Ark: ‘Independent survival no longer a realistic scenario’

Primary school De Evenaar in Heemstede is exploring a merger with neighboring school De Ark due to declining student numbers. Director Domien Geluk stated that remaining independent is no longer a rea...

Writer Ragna (43) searched for her ancestors in Suriname and India: ‘Should we be grateful that they suffered? That feels very strange to me’

Friction and tension on the French coast in the treacherous summer novel Three Weeks in August

'At the start of the evening people are hesitant; by the end we are dancing together' Participation awards for Spaarnediners and Stichting Samen

The Spaarnediners and Stichting Samen initiatives have been awarded the Participation Prizes for their work in fostering social connection through communal meals. The winners highlighted how shared di...

A place of honor for the legacy of Pieter Vermeulen: namesake nature museum opens next week in IJmuiden

The Pieter Vermeulen Museum will open its doors at a new location on Doorneberglaan in IJmuiden next Wednesday. This opening marks the conclusion of a years-long search for a suitable permanent home f...

Do you find sweets irresistible? Here's how to cut back on sugar

Dietitian Neeke Smit and doctor Martijn Brouwers offer guidance on reducing sugar intake to lower risks of obesity and type 2 diabetes. The experts share practical tips for managing cravings and succe...

To the zoo with sirens blaring and flashing lights

The annual KinderBeestFeest will take place on Friday, June 5, featuring a procession of emergency vehicles including police cars and ambulances through Amsterdam. The event provides a special experie...

Sociaal Culinair celebrates its fifth anniversary at Nieuwe Groenmarkt on Sunday June 7

Sociaal Culinair will celebrate its fifth anniversary on Sunday, June 7, at the Nieuwe Groenmarkt in Haarlem. Over the past five years, the event has become a staple of the city's calendar as an affor...