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From strawberry jam to lip balm: how expensive oil is driving up prices in every household

The ongoing conflict between Iran and the U.S. is driving up oil prices, which will result in higher costs for various household items like jam, shampoo, and printer ink. Experts warn that consumers c...

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Residents bewildered after fences installed on Borneokade jetty: "This is so incredibly stupid"

The Amsterdam municipality has installed fences on a popular jetty at Borneokade to curb swimming access following a Council of State ruling to reduce nuisance for nearby houseboat owners. While local...

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Summer ice rink next to Olympic Stadium: ‘Nature says there is an incredible amount of energy now, go do something with it’

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Hamdija Draganovic survived multiple concentration camps before arriving at the Ripperda Barracks: ‘In the Netherlands you have to move on with your life, you have no choice’

Hamdija Draganovic, a survivor of several concentration camps, recounts his journey of fleeing Bosnia in the 1990s and rebuilding his life in the Netherlands. After initially staying at the Ripperdaka...

Housing Alderman Van Weyenberg: New coalition must provide more funding or adjust ambitions

Amsterdam's Housing Alderman Steven van Weyenberg has warned that the city's depleted housing fund requires the incoming coalition to either increase municipal funding or adjust housing targets. He em...

Buko Cup raises 53,500 euros for road safety

The BUKO Cup tournament held at the BUKO Stadium in Velsen-Zuid raised 53,500 euros for road safety on Thursday. The proceeds from the event will be donated to charity to support traffic safety initia...

New train between Amsterdam and Paris, journey via Ghent takes seven hours

A new train connection between Amsterdam and Paris has been launched, offering a journey time of approximately seven hours. The service travels via Ghent rather than Brussels and includes stops at nin...

Thugs in Zandvoort are pathetic losers

Authorities in Zandvoort have introduced preventive searches following a week of vandalism and public disturbances caused by troublemakers. Residents have expressed support for the increased police pr...

Heineken Experience celebrates 25th anniversary with free entry for Amsterdammers: ‘No way I’d pay thirty euros, but this was a nice gesture’

From competitors to colleagues: Myron and Ferron open their own Barberclub

Myron Sprengers and Ferron van Weerdenburg are set to open their new barbershop, Barberclub, on June 1st in IJmuiden. After spending a month and a half renovating a property on Ampèrestraat, the form...

Akersloot finally gets a bakery again: 'This was my father's last wish'

The village of Akersloot will welcome a new bakery this Saturday, ending a two-year period without a local baker. The previous family-run establishment closed following the sudden death of its owner, ...

Second-hand bookstore in Kinkerbuurt faces closure due to steep rent hike

The second-hand bookstore Sterre der Zee in Amsterdam's Kinkerbuurt faces closure after the death of its owner and a proposed tripling of the rent by the landlord, Stadgenoot. A group of volunteers is...

Fire in thatched-roof home in Aalsmeer, possible lightning strike

A fire broke out in the thatched roof of a 19th-century former farmhouse in Aalsmeer on Tuesday afternoon, likely caused by a lightning strike. Firefighters are using aerial platforms to battle the bl...

'Replica' of Golden Coach drives through the Jordaan: "Nice that there's a dachshund on it"

Artist Riny Assink paraded his hand-built replica of the Golden Coach through Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood to honor the area's historical connection to the original royal carriage. The replica, wh...

Run, coffee, croissant and DJ set. Beverwijk bakery hosts social run. 'We hope to become very big through this'

La petite boulangerie in Beverwijk is launching a social run event that combines a group jog with coffee, croissants, and a DJ set. Inspired by popular trends in larger cities, the bakery aims to grow...

Máxima completes first part of military training: 'An example to many'

Queen Máxima has completed the first phase of her military training as a reservist for the Dutch Ministry of Defence. She received her beret during a ceremony in Breda on Friday afternoon, where the ...

Cycling back to the ferry together: Students create project to improve sense of safety in Amsterdam North

Borneosteiger partially fenced off following Council of State ruling on resident nuisance

Cooling off in Amsterdam: where to swim in hot weather

As summer temperatures rise, Amsterdam offers various locations for residents and visitors to cool off by swimming. The city features several outdoor pools and official swimming spots designated for p...

Amsterdam theater maker Yassine el Amriti (24): ‘The common thread in my work is the desire to belong’

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Number of tourist overnight stays rises again to 23.7 million

Amsterdam recorded a new high of 23.7 million tourist overnight stays in 2025, surpassing the city's self-imposed cap of 20 million. Although the growth rate is slowing, the municipality anticipates n...

Leontine Ruiters resumes work after car accident

Dutch personality Leontine Ruiters has returned to work following a car accident on Ibiza involving her and her daughter Jada. Despite suffering bruised ribs and several bruises, Ruiters is continuing...

Stacks of Donald Ducks or books on Golden Earring and Heemskerk: PKN book sale proceeds for Reigershoeve residents. 'A nice little gift for your granddaughter'

The Protestant Church in Heemskerk is hosting a book market in the local Dorpskerk to raise funds for the Reigershoeve care facility. Visitors can purchase a variety of items, including comics and bio...

Singer Kehlani coming to Ziggo Dome in December

American singer Kehlani is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on December 6. The concert announcement was made by promoter MOJO on Friday as part of the singer's visit to the Netherla...