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Dozens of flower artworks in and around De Zilk as village prepares for annual mosaic festival

The village of De Zilk is preparing for its annual flower mosaic festival on April 11 and 12, featuring dozens of artworks created from local blooms. This event highlights the floral beauty of the Bol...

Tina de Bruin and seriously ill Vincent Croiset marry earlier than planned

Dutch actors Tina de Bruin and Vincent Croiset married on Wednesday, moving their wedding date forward following Croiset's cancer diagnosis in November. De Bruin shared photos of the ceremony on Insta...

Frank Maduro (79) saw his father fall from the roof after a ‘perfect game’; Federation honors him for services to baseball

Frank Maduro, a 79-year-old long-time volunteer for the Hoofddorp Pioniers baseball club, has been awarded a federation medal of honor by the KNBSB for his dedication to the sport. Maduro was also nam...

Fifty residents of Beverwijk head to Postcode Lottery Miljoenenjacht studio

Fifty residents from the 1944 postcode area in Beverwijk will appear on the television show "Postcode Loterij Miljoenenjacht" this weekend. The participants will have the opportunity to compete for si...

Eliëtte driven crazy by KLM email runaround after lost luggage

Eliëtte expresses frustration with KLM's repetitive email process after her luggage was lost during a flight. While passengers are entitled to reimbursement for essential purchases, the airline's com...

Fewer students get into preferred school for third year in a row

For the third consecutive year, the percentage of Amsterdam eighth-graders placed in their first-choice secondary school has declined, falling below 75% for the first time. Data from the Association o...

New series brings Haarlem’s vanished castles back to life

A new series explores the history of vanished medieval castles in the Haarlem region, specifically highlighting sites like Huis ter Kleef. The program brings these historical strongholds and their sig...

Plans for vibrant and mixed-use urban neighborhood at the site of Garden Center Osdorp

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Dennis Bergkamp slams door on return to Ajax: 'Then it’s over'

Dennis Bergkamp has ruled out a future return to Ajax, stating that his time with the club is finished following his previous unpleasant departure. Bergkamp noted that while he enjoyed his past tenure...

At the organic sheep farm: These sheep may give less milk, but the quality is higher and the animals are healthier

Mark and Anita van Alderwegen have operated Boerderij De Schapenstreek, an organic sheep farm near Lutjebroek, for twenty-seven years. They produce artisanal ice cream, yogurt, and cheese from sheep's...

Shivering slightly, Maaike van der Plas closed her eyes in a bus shelter under an emergency blanket: 'This is perfect'

During a late-night cycling trip through the Belgian Ardennes, Maaike van der Plas and her cousin stopped at a wooden bus shelter at 4 AM to take a brief 15-minute rest. Wrapped in emergency blankets ...

Family of woman who died on Koninginneweg asks people not to share photos on social media

The family of a woman found dead in her Amsterdam home on March 26 has requested that her identity and photos of her and her child not be shared on social media. A suspect, who is the victim's partner...

Mysterious pedestrian button without a traffic light in Heemskerk: What happens when you press it?

A mysterious pedestrian push button has been discovered in Heemskerk despite the absence of an accompanying traffic light or a road to cross. The device's function remains unknown, as such buttons are...

Diving club found guilty in diver’s death after tank explosion and fined

Gregory Porter to perform with Metropole Orkest at Olympic Stadium in June

American jazz and soul singer Gregory Porter will perform at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on June 29. He will be accompanied by the Metropole Orchestra during the concert event.

Clen V., suspected of murdering partner, previously appeared on 'Lang Leve de Liefde' and dated Iris Hond

Clen V., a 39-year-old entrepreneur and former dating show participant, is suspected of murdering his 40-year-old partner in Amsterdam. The suspect previously appeared on the television program 'Lang ...

Haarlem photographer Laurens van Houten photographed Elvis in Las Vegas: ‘I smuggled the camera in my underwear’

Haarlem photographer Laurens van Houten recounts his experience of smuggling a camera into a Las Vegas showroom to illegally capture photos of Elvis Presley. He describes how the iconic singer noticed...

Clothing swap café for women: ‘If you don't wear it anymore, swap it’

A clothing swap café for women provides a simple and sustainable way to acquire new clothing by trading unused items. This practice helps to protect the environment by reducing the need for the produ...

Help! I suddenly have to look after a real vegetable garden

The author describes their transition from virtual gardening in video games like Plants vs. Zombies and Minecraft to managing a real-world vegetable garden. Despite having reached high levels of exper...

For Maartje and Kine, bingo is a metaphor for life: how do you handle the balls that roll your way?

Asphalt works on A4 near Hoofddorp, traffic diversions in place

Rijkswaterstaat will close the parallel lane of the A4 motorway between junction De Hoek and Den Ruygen Hoek-West for asphalt maintenance from April 17 to May 4. Drivers should expect traffic diversio...

Neighbors helping neighbors in the Spaarndamse Dijkexpress: 'Live just outside the village? Too bad!'

The Spaarndamse Dijkexpress community transport service celebrated a milestone anniversary with a special trip featuring coordinator Hans Koehoorn and a local resident. The ride highlighted the friend...

Thom and Kevin end up at Schoonenberg campsite in Velsen thanks to old van: 'The idea was a twenty-minute drive, it can still make that'

Thom and Kevin settled at Nature Camping Schoonenberg in Velsen-Zuid using an old van for what they hoped would be a short drive. The campsite officially reopened on April 1st after the winter break a...

Jaap (88) hangs up his sax: 'It wasn't just about making music, but also camaraderie'

88-year-old Jaap Hilbers is retiring from playing the saxophone after more than 70 years, including 60 years with the music association St. Caecilia in Heemskerk. His final performance will take place...

More Amsterdam canteens offering healthier and more sustainable food

Canteens in hospitals, schools, and offices across Amsterdam are increasingly offering healthier and more sustainable food options. This transition affects tens of thousands of residents who eat in th...

The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals identity: 'Tired of being a secret'

Author Freida McFadden, known for the psychological thriller 'The Housemaid,' has revealed her true identity as brain doctor Sara Cohen. Cohen explained that she decided to go public because she was t...

RCH-Pinguins drops down a level to focus on youth: 'Ensuring the decline does not continue'

The Heemstede-based baseball and softball club RCH-Pinguins has voluntarily moved to a lower league to focus on its youth development program. Chairman Fokke Dijkstra stated that the club's primary go...

Taking a Biro on the ferry? Forget it: Amsterdam issues fines and here is how much they cost

Amsterdam has begun issuing fines to drivers of Biro mini-cars who attempt to use the ferry across the IJ, where they are now prohibited. Authorities are actively enforcing the ban to ensure complianc...

Major traffic disruption in Amsterdam North until Monday April 27

Significant traffic disruptions are expected in Amsterdam-Noord from April 12 until April 27 due to construction. The entry and exit ramps of the A10 North highway serving Amsterdam-Noord, Amsterdam-C...