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José and daughter Zehra share passion for performing arts: 'I used to take her to dance classes in a baby carrier'

José Vermeij and her daughter Zehra Togrul share a lifelong passion for dance and theater, which began when José founded her own performing arts center in 2009. Zehra was introduced to the studio en...

Great barbecue weather: how to do it safely and why you should never use methylated spirits

Following serious barbecue accidents in Purmerend and Breda, the fire department and the Dutch Burn Foundation are providing safety advice for outdoor cooking. Experts emphasize the danger of using me...

These two acts make their comeback in Amsterdam

Saenredamstraat residents sacrifice parking spaces for meeting spots: 'Experiment for livability'

Residents of Saenredamstraat in Haarlem-Noord are voluntarily removing seven parking spaces to make room for trees, bicycle racks, and picnic tables. This community-led initiative serves as an experim...

How do we get young men out of the manosphere? This is the key

Psychologist Thijs Launspach examines the attraction young men feel toward the "manosphere," an online environment promoting male dominance and female submissiveness. He explains the psychological fac...

Wendy sells Heemskerk donkey beach towels: 'Curious which countries they will end up in'

Wendy Dijkstra's shop in Heemskerk is seeing high demand for donkey-themed beach towels, which are expected to be popular on local beaches this summer. The colorful accessories have become a hit with ...

Accident on A9 causes delays towards Alkmaar

A multi-vehicle accident on the A9 highway caused significant traffic delays on Tuesday morning. The road is closed between Uitgeest and Kooimeerplein, with traffic heading toward Alkmaar being divert...

Many thanks for all the advice! Greatly appreciated

The author expresses gratitude for the numerous compliments and messages of support they received during a difficult period. They noted that the influx of advice filled several pages and provided sign...

Efteling introduces new attraction where visitors can fly themselves

The Efteling theme park has announced a new attraction called Ravenring, which is designed in the style of Raveleijn. Set to open next winter, the ride will allow visitors to control their own flight ...

Scouting Group De Vliegende Pijl (100) sheds its dusty image: 'Parents want their children to play outside again instead of behind a screen all day'

The Haarlem-based scouting group De Vliegende Pijl is celebrating its 100th anniversary while experiencing a surge in membership. Organizers attribute this growth to parents' increasing desire for the...

Rijkswaterstaat activates heat protocol

Rijkswaterstaat activated a heat protocol across most of the Netherlands on Tuesday as temperatures are forecast to reach 33 degrees Celsius. The protocol ensures that motorists who break down on high...

Live | Amsterdam set for tropical day, military exercises in Gelderland suspended due to wildfire risk

Ruud Gullit, Cody Gakpo and Jeremie Frimpong fight 'pure hate' against professional footballers: 'If you cross that line, it becomes bitter and vicious'

A new campaign featuring Ruud Gullit, Cody Gakpo, and Jeremie Frimpong has been launched to combat online hate directed at professional footballers ahead of the World Cup. The initiative aims to disti...

2025 a new record year with 25,000 truckloads of electronic waste

In 2025, the Netherlands achieved a new record for collecting electronic waste, including appliances, lamps, and batteries. According to Stichting OPEN, this marks the fifth consecutive year of record...

Switch failure halts metro lines 51, 53 and 54 in central Amsterdam

Slept poorly due to the heat? Tips for surviving the next sticky night

As temperatures reach 32 degrees Celsius, experts are providing advice on how to sleep through the upcoming warm nights. Sleep expert Talja Lambert suggests avoiding cold showers before bed to help th...

Households rush to request extra power: fear new cooktops, heat pumps, or electric cars won't be possible after July 1

Dutch households are rushing to request additional power grid connections before new rationing measures take effect on July 1. This surge is driven by concerns that future installations of equipment l...

Ilse DeLange announces new tour for April 2027

Dutch singer Ilse DeLange has announced a new concert tour scheduled for next spring. She will perform at venues in Tilburg, Groningen, and Amsterdam starting in April.

Young people can increasingly apply for jobs via text or Instagram: ‘Otherwise they lose interest’

Companies are increasingly allowing young job seekers to apply via WhatsApp or social media to prevent them from losing interest due to traditional application methods. This shift toward concise, info...

A warm hidden gem in Schalkwijk: ‘Everyone from the neighborhood steps inside’

The Open Koffie Huis in Haarlem's Schalkwijk neighborhood serves as a welcoming community hub where local residents can gather and connect. Located on Frieslandstraat next to a thrift store, the venue...

K-pop group BTS big winner at the American Music Awards

The South Korean K-pop group BTS emerged as the biggest winner at the American Music Awards. The group secured multiple accolades, including Artist of the Year, Best Male Artist, and Summer Hit of the...

Coffee has become much more expensive in recent years, big differences between brands

Research by the Consumentenbond indicates that supermarket coffee prices have risen significantly over the past five years. The study highlights a substantial price gap between premium A-brands and pr...

Walk along Amsterdam's secret ring road

This article explores a six-kilometer historical ring road in Amsterdam through a collection of archival photographs. It invites readers to experience the route themselves by walking or cycling along ...

Missing children, disposable children; it’s heartbreaking. ‘Yet,’ GerBen van ’t Hek believes, ‘every child has the right to be off the radar for a while’

GerBen van ’t Hek argues that despite the convenience of smartphone tracking, children should have the right to be "off the radar" and out of parental sight. He emphasizes that this freedom is essen...

Tropical Tuesday ahead: up to 31 degrees with little wind, 10 degrees cooler by Wednesday

Ferrari presents its first electric car: the Luce

Ferrari has unveiled the Luce, its first fully electric sports car featuring four electric motors. The new vehicle is expected to be priced at approximately 550,000 euros.

North Holland Traffic: Delays on A7 and A9 in Monday morning rush hour, May 26

On Monday, May 26, morning rush hour traffic in Noord-Holland experienced delays on the A7 near Hoorn and the A9 near Alkmaar. The congestion was primarily caused by heavy traffic volume at these spec...

Quite understandable that many women are drawn to the idea of an island boy

Summer holiday? For two-thirds of the Dutch, it is a major financial challenge

A poll reveals that over two-thirds of people in the Netherlands find it financially difficult to go on holiday during the school summer break. Due to inflation and rising costs at hotels and campsite...

Municipality less likely to intervene over homeless tents

The municipality of Amsterdam is taking longer to remove improvised tents used by homeless people, many of whom are labor migrants from Eastern Europe. New protocols require officials to prioritize ca...