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Aboard with ferryman Rens Hendrikse: 'Water, city and people come together on the ferry'

The GVB is actively recruiting new, experienced skippers to operate the essential ferries across the IJ in Amsterdam. Skipper Rens Hendrikse highlights the unique nature of the job, where city life an...

Klaas van der Eerden and Anna split up: 'Looking back with a lot of happiness'

Klaas van der Eerden has announced his separation from his partner, Anna, after deciding to go their separate ways earlier this year. The comedian stated that the divorce is already official and the p...

Five questions about the life of a transfer journalist: 'Sometimes I make forty to fifty calls a day'

Journalist Johan Inan details the hectic experience of covering football transfers, highlighting the massive daily volume of communication required to track deals. He explains how the modern transfer ...

Kickboxer Badr Hari arrested in Amsterdam: police investigate threats and insults

Kickboxer Badr Hari has been arrested in Amsterdam for allegedly violating a contact order by threatening and insulting his former partner near Museumplein. While the athlete’s lawyer denies any phy...

Are the hot days over? Here is the weather forecast for September in Haarlem

September in Haarlem is expected to be a mix of sunny periods and scattered showers, with temperatures generally ranging between 19 and 23 degrees Celsius. While the month begins with unsettled weathe...

Doja Cat struggled with alcohol and drugs: 'But I was never an alcoholic'

Doja Cat has publicly discussed her past struggles with alcohol and cocaine use, emphasizing the negative impact these substances had on her mental health. The artist, who has previously shared her di...

Walking and viewing art in the Amsterdam Forest

Visitors to the Amsterdamse Bos can enjoy seven outdoor art installations this autumn. These works are designed to provide a new perspective on the surrounding natural environment.

Donny Roelvink refused to apologize: why shouldn't he be allowed to think his wife has no business with a male trainer?

Renze Klamer returned to television with a talk show that featured a tense discussion with influencer Donny Roelvink. The interview focused on Roelvink's controversial podcast comments regarding gende...

Efteling to open renovated Raveleijn area on December 1

Efteling will reopen its renovated Raveleijn area on December 1 following a 20 million euro project that includes a new show developed with Puy du Fou. The expansion also adds a new ride called Ravenr...

Many drivers forced to cut back due to rising gas prices, says ANWB

Rising fuel prices are forcing many Dutch drivers to reduce spending on vacations, dining out, and leisure activities. The ANWB reports that these costs are primarily impacting lower and middle-income...

Cheap gasoline, 400-gram schnitzels and rock-bottom supermarket prices: this village is just mimicking Germany

Entrepreneurs in the Dutch village of Gendt are attracting bargain-hunting customers by offering low fuel prices, large schnitzels, and affordable groceries. The initiative aims to replicate a German-...

Running red lights or texting while cycling? Haarlemmermeer community officers can now issue fines

Community officers in Haarlemmermeer are now authorized to issue fines to cyclists and pedestrians for traffic violations such as phone use or running red lights. The municipality is implementing thes...

Amsterdam has gone completely overboard with the number of trash cans

The author argues that Amsterdam has installed an excessive number of public trash cans, which frequently overflow and contribute to the city's litter problem. He suggests that removing most of these ...

Single man (61) earns 3,820 euros a month: ‘My house cost 142,000, why would I ask more for it?’

Mark van der Ploeg, a 61-year-old resident of Amsterdam-Oost earning 3,820 euros monthly, has voiced concerns over the city's unaffordable housing market. He believes current prices place unfair press...

The Tromm family shop returns to the Overtoom as an official Brompton Junction: No one thinks, look at that show-off on a folding bike

The Tromm family has re-established their bicycle shop on the Overtoom as an official Brompton Junction after a nine-year hiatus. The family, which has been in the cycling business since 1931, began s...

'Above force 5, you just shouldn't do it': gardener Marleen Purmer maintains the 370 planters of the soaring Valley building on the Zuidas

Gardener Marleen Purmer travels to the Zuidas in Amsterdam twice a week to maintain 370 planters located one hundred meters up the Valley building. She uses specialized safety ropes to tend to the gre...

New tram stops for line 26, now extends to Strandeiland

Tram line 26 in Amsterdam has extended its route by two kilometers to serve new stops in the IJburg and Strandeiland areas. Despite previous delays caused by infrastructure issues, the extension is no...

Cor de Bie's (76) apartment in De Pijp is full of French flair: 'I spend three days in the kitchen for my French onion soup'

Cor de Bie, a 76-year-old Amsterdam resident, has transformed his De Pijp apartment to reflect his passion for French culture. He frequently prepares elaborate French meals for guests and enjoys watch...

The real-life soap called 'number 6' continues at Ajax

Ferries to operate longer and more frequently from September 1

Starting September 1, the ferry services in Amsterdam will operate more frequently and for extended hours. Detailed information regarding the schedule changes for each specific connection is provided ...

Organic supermarket bouquets to disappear after the summer

Lidl recently completed a successful pilot program selling organic flower bouquets in the Netherlands during the summer months. While the initiative was highly praised for promoting sustainable farmin...

Amstel Hotel opens doors during Open Monument Day

The historic Amstel Hotel in Amsterdam is opening its doors to the public for the 40th edition of Open Monument Day on September 12 and 13. Former concierge Aad van den Berg will offer visitors a uniq...

Still have fireworks at home? Hand them in on October 1st

As a new nationwide firework ban takes effect in the Netherlands, residents are invited to dispose of prohibited fireworks without penalty. A special amnesty collection event will be held in Haarlem o...

IJtunnel closed to cyclists, microcars, and pedestrians during 24-hour public transport strike

Public transport workers across the Netherlands will hold a 24-hour strike on September 9, leading to a complete service shutdown in Amsterdam including the city's ferries. Officials have rejected ope...

From Marilyn Monroe to Buster Keaton: these are the classics to see at the Haarlem Classic Film Festival

The Haarlem Classic Film Festival returns from September 5 to September 8, featuring screenings of cinematic legends like Buster Keaton and Marilyn Monroe at locations including FilmKoepel and Schuur....

Life is hard for Mrs. Hoeflaken as she misses her husband: Dr. Rutger understands completely

Mrs. Hoeflaken is struggling with the profound grief and loneliness of losing her husband. Dr. Rutger attempts to comfort her, but her ongoing sorrow also deeply affects him.

Dutch tax authority goes on 'camel hunt' to tackle overcrowded offices on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Employers in the Netherlands are struggling with the 'Tuesday-Thursday economy' as staff increasingly prefer working in the office on these days while choosing remote work or leave for the rest of the...

At Couvert in the Rivierenbuurt, there is only one dish on the menu every day for 8.95 euros

Couvert in the Rivierenbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam offers a simplified dining experience with only one international dish served daily for 8.95 euros. The menu, which rotates regularly, features r...

Amsterdam streetwear label Aiche opens Fashion Week with first couture collection: ‘This show allows us to be more boundless’

Childhood friends Milki Abadura and Tim Sluijzer are set to open Amsterdam Fashion Week on September 1st. They will debut their first couture collection for their streetwear label, Aiche.

I saw my chance to build a better life for my daughter

An Indonesian woman moved to the Netherlands to work as an au pair to secure a better future for her daughter, whom she had to leave behind for six years. After overcoming significant hardships, inclu...