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‘This is doing in real life what we learn at school’: KTS students raise 32,500 euros for KiKa with benefit dinner at restaurant MESA in Bennebroek

Ten students from Teylingen College KTS successfully raised 32,500 euros for the children's cancer charity KiKa by hosting a benefit dinner at restaurant MESA in Bennebroek. The event allowed the stud...

Nina June champions female artists

Dutch singer-songwriter Nina June has released her latest album, 'Seal skin – Anthems of a woman,' which explores the diverse aspects of womanhood. Supported by a string orchestra, the record is des...

Rescue operation for horse in ditch in Castricum

Emergency services rescued a horse from a ditch in Castricum on Thursday morning. The local fire department coordinated the successful operation to pull the animal to safety.

What you didn't know about autism: 'It is not visible in someone's appearance'

On World Autism Day, experts address common misconceptions and stereotypes regarding autism, such as the idea that it is visible in a person's appearance or that autistic individuals lack empathy. The...

Dutch GP Saturday and Sunday sold out

The Saturday and Sunday sessions for this year's Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort circuit are officially sold out. Organizers announced that tickets remain available only for the event's 'Super Frida...

Hooray! A brand new Kruidvat in Oud-West (saves a sprint to Kinkerstraat)

A new Kruidvat store has opened in the Helmersbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam's Oud-West district. The new location provides local residents with more convenient access to products, eliminating the ne...

Next-day mail delivery to become much more expensive: cards must be dropped off at parcel points

Starting July 12, PostNL will require customers to drop off next-day delivery mail at designated parcel points instead of traditional orange mailboxes. Additionally, the cost of sending mourning mail ...

Zendaya won't share everything about relationship with Tom Holland: 'Small boundaries'

Zendaya expressed her desire to maintain boundaries regarding her long-term relationship with actor Tom Holland. Although the couple has been together for years, she explained that they prefer to keep...

Rosemarie and Ellen go flower spotting at Beeckestijn Estate: ‘We drove quite a way, but it’s worth it’

Rosemarie and Ellen visited Buitenplaats Beeckestijn to admire the blooming "stinzen" plants, which have historical ties to the estate's former owners, the Boreel family. The friends traveled specific...

Rapper Diddy's release date moved forward again

The release date for American rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been moved forward again, with his release now scheduled ten days earlier than previously planned. This update follows reports from various ...

#mytip: What to do with hot ham and wasting drinking water?

The Ombudsman team is sharing practical consumer tips submitted by readers to help others with everyday issues. These suggestions include advice on various topics, such as how to prevent the wastage o...

Majority of savers: Do not invest money in porn and gambling industries

A majority of savers oppose bank investments in the gambling and pornography industries, with women demonstrating a higher level of ethical concern than men. The survey findings also indicate that wom...

Neighborhood not surprised by rats in restaurant: "Gross, but very Amsterdam"

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) closed a restaurant in Amsterdam-Oost after social media footage revealed a rat infestation in the kitchen. While local residents expr...

How often and how short to mow? Scarifying? Grass clippings? What to do with your lawn

Farmer Tom answers various reader questions received via Instagram regarding proper lawn maintenance. The column provides advice on mowing frequency and height, scarifying techniques, and how to handl...

Near-record number of applications for home sustainability loans

The National Heat Fund reported a 73% increase in loan applications for home sustainability in March compared to the same month last year. This surge brings the number of requests close to record leve...

Cardi B feels 'reborn' after split from rapper Offset

Cardi B shared that she feels "reborn" following her 2024 divorce from fellow rapper Offset. The American couple had been married for seven years prior to their separation.

No trains between Schiphol and Leiden due to stranded train

Architect Van Bergen on Bergen building plans: Add quality, not just bricks

Architect Michael van Bergen, winner of the 2025 Amsterdam prize for best housing project, shared his insights on housing developments in his hometown of Bergen. He emphasized that construction projec...

At least fifteen homes in Velsen contain carcinogenic UF foam; 'used sparingly' says housing association spokesperson

A survey revealed that at least fifteen homes managed by Brederode Wonen in Velsen contain carcinogenic urea-formaldehyde (UF) foam. While Woningbedrijf Velsen reports no instances of the material in ...

Stuck in a ‘foreign’ city: many people can no longer return to their roots

Many people are finding it increasingly difficult to move back to the regions where they grew up due to a lack of affordable housing. This trend leaves individuals stuck in cities away from their root...

Chocolate company De Bonte Koe looks beyond the holidays: ‘Chocolate connects’

The Schiedam-based family business De Bonte Koe has been nominated for the National Entrepreneur Prize for its innovative approach to chocolate making. The company focuses on year-round customer engag...

Amsterdam bans fatbikes in Vondelpark from May 11

Amsterdam will ban fatbikes in the Vondelpark starting May 11, marking the city's first such restricted area. After a two-week grace period to allow riders to adjust, the municipality will begin enfor...

Amsterdammers can collect free seeds at seed library

Yet another energy crisis, now we’re finally buying that heat pump

A second energy crisis in five years has triggered a significant surge in demand for heat pumps in the Netherlands. The high volume of interest has led some companies to scale back their advertising e...

No more cutting off, wheelies, and close passes: Amsterdam's Vondelpark to ban fatbikes

Amsterdam's Vondelpark will become the city's first area to implement a total ban on fatbikes starting May 11. The measure aims to address dangerous riding behaviors such as wheelies and close passing...

Fatbikes banned in Vondelpark from May 11

Starting May 11, fatbikes with tires wider than seven centimeters will be prohibited from entering Amsterdam's Vondelpark to improve safety and reduce nuisance. Following an initial two-week warning p...

Michael (50) from Bergen lost everything, but now wins Zuiderkerk Prize: ‘This feels like recognition’

Architect Michael van Bergen has been awarded the Zuiderkerkprijs 2025 for designing the best residential building in Amsterdam. After moving to the city following significant personal setbacks, Van B...

How (un)healthy is chocolate really? ‘This variety is sometimes low in sugar’

As Easter approaches, dietician Sanne Mouha explores the health implications of various types of chocolate, noting that the average Dutch person consumes about five kilograms per year. She provides gu...

Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (April 3 to 5)

Amsterdam offers a variety of activities for the weekend of April 3rd through 5th, including local markets, DJ sets, and spring blossom viewing. The city provides options for both those seeking a rela...

No NOC*NSF funding for Zandvoort figure skating pair Tsiba and Danilova, but support for Alkmaar bobsledder Wesselink

NOC NSF has announced the distribution of Olympic winter sport budgets for 2026-2030, with no financial support allocated to figure skaters Michel Tsiba and Daria Danilova. In contrast, Dave Wesselink...