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March for women's safety in seaside resort Zandvoort: 'This affects everyone, not just women'

Residents and local politicians in Zandvoort are organizing a march on March 8, International Women's Day, to advocate for women's safety. The event aims to raise awareness about the lack of safety wo...

Memorial on Amstelveld for Maxime (22) killed in skiing accident

A memorial site has been established at Amstelveld in Amsterdam for 22-year-old Maxime Chervet, who died in an avalanche during a skiing trip in Switzerland. Chervet, a local resident and football pla...

These students say goodbye to the Amsterdam Maritime School: ‘It feels strange to study at a dying program’

Shift to nice weather makes us happy: 'But do take a moment to appreciate it'

The official start of meteorological spring has brought sunny weather following a long period of grey and rainy conditions. This shift is expected to boost people's moods and increase activity levels ...

Experts sound alarm after study: Half of teens consume 90 sugar cubes a week from soft drinks

A new study reveals that teenagers aged 12 to 16 consume an average of 9.5 glasses of sugary drinks per week, with half of them reaching 16.5 glasses. Experts are urging the new government to implemen...

'I've reeled Willeke in.' Rings, cake and a special venue. Everything for the perfect day at the Ruiterhuys Bridal Fair

Het Ruiterhuys in Castricum recently hosted its fifth bridal fair, featuring a new event space called "the Barn." The converted indoor riding arena was inaugurated by the venue's owners, Frank and Nik...

For left-wing IJburg residents, ideals outweigh practical problems

Residents of the IJburg neighborhood in Amsterdam discuss their continued support for GroenLinks ahead of the municipal elections, prioritizing ideological goals like social equality. Despite facing c...

Women exercising together in Schalkwijk

A low-threshold exercise group in Haarlem's Schalkwijk district is helping local women stay active in a safe and private environment specifically designed for those who prefer to exercise away from me...

What is happening to the legendary Zalencentrum Velserduin building? Personal training studio Goos PTC takes over

Personal training studio Goos PTC has begun renovating the former Zalencentrum Velserduin building on Velserduinplein. Co-owner Jeffrey Goos expects the transformation to be completed and ready for us...

Splinter Chabot premieres book in theater: 'Not a glorified drinks party'

Splinter Chabot premiered his third novel, Twee Prinsen, at the Internationaal Theater Amsterdam on Monday evening. The event was styled as a theatrical premiere featuring music and dance rather than ...

Community police officer Jerry Ramdayal on his mission in the neighborhood: ‘I really want to help people move forward’

Jerry Ramdayal, a 59-year-old neighborhood police officer, reflects on his lifelong dream of joining the force and his dedication to fighting injustice. He emphasizes that his mission is to genuinely ...

11 red flags to recognize a toxic relationship: ‘It starts as a fairytale, it ends in intimate terror’

Publicist Yesim Candan has released a book identifying eleven red flags of toxic relationships to help prevent femicide and intimate terror. The work highlights that a woman is murdered every eight da...

Alderman: Consequences of prolonged elevator failures 'unacceptable' but landlords responsible

Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels has labeled long-term elevator malfunctions in apartment buildings as unacceptable after a resident missed chemotherapy due to a broken lift. While the city maintains that...

The sun feels good, but how harmful is it in March? 'UV intensity can already be high in spring'

The Netherlands is expecting spring-like weather this week with temperatures reaching 18 degrees and high sun intensity. Experts warn that UV levels can be strong even in early March, suggesting the e...

Diary of a Die-Hard: Dying is Not on My Agenda

This article presents a collection of diary entries written by a cancer patient over the past several months. The entries offer a personal look into the daily realities of living with the disease, cap...

Turkish mosques postpone prayer on election night: "Don't choose between faith and civic duty"

Several Turkish mosques in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands are delaying their night prayers by one hour on election night to allow worshippers to vote before polls close. This initiative aims to ...

With the time capsule buried, the renovation of Eigenwijze can truly begin: ‘It will soon be your school!’

Construction of the new building for Kindcentrum Eigenwijze has officially started with the burial of a time capsule on Monday morning at the Visserstraat site. Four students participated in the cerem...

From the world's best bar in Mexico to the Stadhouderskade: ‘What Amsterdam lacks is service’

Unfair and harmful: ‘motherhood penalty’ pushes women into a financially vulnerable position

Psychologist Thijs Launspach highlights the 'baby penalty,' a phenomenon where women often experience significant financial setbacks and career stagnation after having children. In contrast, men’s c...

The Ringpark route is coming: Share your ideas for a new walking route around IJmuiden

A new five-kilometer walking path called the Ringparkroute is being developed around IJmuiden. While the route is already physically present, local residents are being encouraged to share their ideas ...

Harry Styles' first live performance of new album to be seen on Netflix

Harry Styles' first live performance featuring his new album will be streamed on Netflix starting Sunday evening. The British singer is scheduled to perform the concert in Manchester this Friday.

Yolanthe reality series gets second season on Netflix

Netflix has announced that the reality series about Yolanthe Cabau will return for a second season. Production for the new episodes has already begun.

All polling cards should have been delivered by now

Amsterdam residents who have not received their voting passes for the upcoming municipal elections on March 18th can now request replacements from the municipality. Applications for a new pass must be...

Kéri (24) has endometriosis: ‘Hearing the pain wasn’t all in my head was a relief’

Approximately 430,000 women in the Netherlands suffer from endometriosis, a chronic condition causing severe pain and potential fertility issues. Kéri Coenraads shared her experience of receiving a d...

Jan (64) and Maudy (60) close their pub: ‘We worked through the night on New Year's and Boxing Day, always together’

After 37 years of operation, Jan and Maudy are closing their iconic bar, Café ’t Centrum, in IJmuiden. The establishment, which locals consider a piece of cultural heritage, has been sold to a new ...

Wu-Tang rappers back in Amsterdam: "What was that one coffeeshop called, De Dampkring?"

Wu-Tang Clan members Ghostface Killah and Street Life held a signing session at the Concerto record store in Amsterdam ahead of their performance at the Ziggo Dome. During the visit, the rappers share...

Province tackles suffocating red tape for sports clubs

The province of Noord-Holland is taking action to reduce regulatory pressure on sports clubs and promote exercise among its residents. While the national government and municipalities hold primary res...

Coffee with Paul de Jong (Liberal Collective Amsterdam): Individual freedom is highly valued

Paul de Jong, leader of the Liberaal Collectief Amsterdam, outlines his party's goals for the upcoming municipal elections, which include building 7,500 new homes annually and professionalizing the ro...

Farewell to the warm heart of Overveen: Ineke Janssen leaves as owner of Primera after nineteen years

Ineke Janssen is stepping down as the owner of the Primera store in Overveen after nineteen years of service. The shop has been a central part of the local community, serving as a hub for residents du...

Asian comfort food: Labo Chao brings new flavors to Haarlem

Labo Chao, a new Pan-Asian eatery owned by Xiaodong Yeh, has opened in the former location of Bistrobar Indonesia in Haarlem. The menu features diverse Asian flavors with significant Chinese influence...