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'Budget shopping is booming' and Jeltje shows women how to look stylish on a budget

As the cost of living continues to rise, budget shopping has become a growing trend with many women seeking practical fashion advice on social media. Influencer Jeltje addresses this need by providing...

Vets and inspectors see more severe pet neglect

The Netherlands' National Animal Welfare Inspection (LID) reports a significant increase in the severity of pet neglect cases involving dogs and cats in 2025. This marks the third consecutive year tha...

Het Parool’s Crime Podcast returns to the theater due to success

Noa Vahle understands prejudices: 'Given opportunities sooner than others'

Presenter Noa Vahle acknowledged on her podcast that she understands why people have prejudices regarding her career trajectory. She admitted that being the daughter of Linda de Mol allowed her to rec...

Piet and Joke ride an old Haarlem police motorcycle: 'It survived World War II'

Piet and Joke were spotted enjoying a day out with their vintage motorcycle and sidecar, which originally belonged to the Haarlem police force. The historic vehicle is notable for having survived the ...

Personal belongings of late Friends actor Matthew Perry auctioned

Several personal items belonging to the late Friends star Matthew Perry, including scripts and photos from the show, are being put up for auction. The proceeds from the sale will benefit the foundatio...

At school he was an ‘insufferable troublemaker’, now Harm Edens has his own park

Disappointed swimmers at closed gates: Amsterdam-East pool only open from noon this season

Swimmers in Amsterdam-East are frustrated as the Flevoparkbad outdoor pool has shifted its weekday opening time from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The municipality implemented the change to reduce costs due t...

Dieuwke Verkerk was diagnosed with breast cancer right before her wedding and is now cycling Alpe d’HuZes with partner: ‘Doing this together gives so much strength’

Dieuwke Verkerk was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 27, just one week before her wedding was scheduled to take place. Now 28, the former high-level athlete is cycling the Alpe d’HuZes with her p...

Ecologist sees smart potential for rooftop farming in Amsterdam: ‘What’s better than eating from your own roof?’

Wild squid and huge pans of paella – Nazka owner opens Spanish restaurant in Amsterdam

Rein Rog (79) has been a volunteer at sc Buitenveldert for 40 years: ‘This is my second home’

How children see the future of Amsterdam: ‘Totally unexpected creations emerge’

Royal couple closes May 5 concert with lively Latin music

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attended the annual May 5th concert in Amsterdam, where they were seen dancing to Latin music performed by singer Rolf Sanchez. The event concluded with a selec...

In pictures | How the Liberation Festivals unfolded in the Netherlands

Several Liberation Festivals across the Netherlands experienced high attendance on Tuesday, with some sites reaching full capacity. Festivals in Utrecht and Rotterdam were forced to temporarily close ...

Not two, but four Olivia Rodrigo concerts at the Ziggo Dome

American singer Olivia Rodrigo has announced two additional concert dates at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam for next year. In addition to her shows on March 23 and 24, she will now also perform on March ...

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War remains secondary at Bevrijdingspop: 'This festival is mostly about having fun, and that's how it should be'

Bevrijdingspop 2026 continues to prioritize music and celebration, despite organizers' previous promises to place a greater emphasis on themes of war and security. Attendees found that these serious t...

Young Bevrijdingspop visitors stay level-headed despite world misery: ‘Freedom is just enjoying a beer’

Tens of thousands of visitors attended the Bevrijdingspop festival to celebrate freedom and enjoy a day of entertainment. Most attendees focused on the festive atmosphere, emphasizing the importance o...

We no longer raise an eyebrow at Botox, but what are the risks?

Cosmetic procedures like Botox have become increasingly common, prompting an exploration of their functions and potential risks. In the first part of a new series, doctor Marguerite van Randwijck prov...

Women’s resistance in the Vondelstraat: “You really feel it in the stones of the building”

The AT5 series De Straten van Amsterdam explores the history of women's resistance in the Vondelstraat during World War II. The episode highlights the stories of Jewish photographers Eva Besnyö and M...

Bevrijdingspop sometimes unforgettable. Singing along with the Bankzitters or Hannah Mae

Haarlem hosted a sunny edition of the Bevrijdingspop festival, a long-standing tradition celebrating Liberation Day. The event featured performances by acts such as Bankzitters and Hannah Mae, providi...

Chance of cash prizes to entice people to return more deposit bottles

Starting next Monday, the packaging organization Verpact will launch a lottery to encourage consumers to return more deposit bottles and cans. Participants have the chance to win cash prizes of up to ...

Liberation Day in IJmond buzzes with sun, beer and positive energy: ‘It feels like coming home’

The IJmond Liberation Day festival in the Netherlands attracted many local primary school children and families on May 5th. Due to the holiday falling on a weekday, organizers focused on youth activit...

More people travel further for work in Amsterdam: Friesland and Drenthe also popular places to live

First liberation festival in Santpoort-Noord. Suomi runners welcomed with applause after tough night

Thirteen runners from the Suomi athletic club successfully transported the Liberation fire from Wageningen to Santpoort-Noord despite cold and rainy overnight conditions. Their arrival marked the vill...

Pieter Geert (100) passes war vehicles in Heemskerk on his mobility scooter: 'If I tell what I’ve been through and seen, they won’t believe me'

On Liberation Day, 100-year-old Pieter Geert Folkersma visited a display of historical military vehicles in Heemskerk. Using his mobility scooter, he viewed various vehicles that he had personally ope...

Kelly Piquet on parenting with Max Verstappen: 'Learning to say no'

Kelly Piquet and Max Verstappen are working to balance their parenting duties with their busy professional schedules. In a new interview, Piquet emphasized the importance of being intentional with the...

Amsterdam residents and judges share Freedom Meal in Nieuw-West: ‘We want residents to know we are here for you’

Liberation fire, Freedom Soup and reflection on the village square in Castricum

Residents of Castricum gathered on the Dorpsplein to celebrate Liberation Day by lighting the liberation fire and sharing Freedom Soup. The event focused on the importance of passing the value of free...