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Leiderdorp clinic kept mass donors secret despite professional association’s urgent advice

The Medisch Centrum Kinderwens fertility clinic in Leiderdorp waited eight years to inform families about the use of mass donors, despite receiving professional advice to do so in 2016. Parents and do...

Good news: You can soon park your bike for free for longer in Amsterdam

Starting June 1st, cyclists in Amsterdam will be able to park their bikes in indoor garages for free for a longer duration. This initiative aims to reduce street clutter by encouraging residents and v...

Half a million reports on public space last year, mostly regarding waste

Amsterdam residents filed more than 500,000 reports about public space issues last year, primarily regarding waste and neighborhood cleanliness. While the city center saw the most complaints, satisfac...

Applying for parking permits for children with disabilities made easier

Parents of children with disabilities in Amsterdam can now apply for a disabled parking permit more easily. A medical examination by the GGD is no longer a standard requirement for the application pro...

A9 towards Schiphol and Haarlem closed for two weekends

The A9 motorway between the Holendrecht and Badhoevedorp junctions will be closed for two weekends for maintenance work by Rijkswaterstaat. The project includes repairs to the Schipholbrug, asphalt, a...

Rafael van der Vaart slightly tipsy on Studio Voetbal: 'The wine hit hard'

Former footballer and analyst Rafael van der Vaart admitted to being slightly intoxicated during a recent appearance on the television program Studio Voetbal. He explained that he struggled with his w...

Cocktail bar MOODZ in Dorpsstraat Castricum turns into a dance floor in the evening: 'I love entertaining the crowd.'

Cocktailbar MOODZ in Castricum has introduced a new look and team, transforming into a dance floor in the evenings. Owner Vincent Weber aims to blend music and cocktails to create a lively atmosphere ...

Queen Máxima's mother has dementia: 'A very painful situation'

Queen Máxima revealed during a visit to a care center in Roermond that her 81-year-old mother, María del Carmen Cerruti, is suffering from dementia. The Queen described the diagnosis as a very painf...

Why has there been a massive queue on the Looiersgracht for days?

Large crowds have gathered on Amsterdam's Looiersgracht for an event related to Harry Styles' new tour kickoff. The British pop star is set to perform at the Johan Cruijff ArenA this week, causing sig...

Nans used to find golf elitist, but not anymore. ‘I used to think: the smaller the ball, the bigger the jerk. But that’s not true’

Nans and her friend Sue have completed their weekly round of golf at the Spaarnwoude golf course near Haarlem. Nans reflects on her shift in perspective, moving past her initial belief that the sport ...

Filmmakers follow Red Light District underworld for 42 years: "A nail in my coffin"

Filmmakers Arnold-Jan Scheer and Roy Dames are releasing their documentary "Het Hart van Amsterdam" after 42 years of filming the city's criminal underworld. The film documents the evolution of the Re...

New housing plans for De Kuil and the Huttenweek site presented. 'I want to continue living in Uitgeest'

The municipality of Uitgeest, developer De Realisatie, and ViVa! Zorggroep presented redevelopment plans for the De Kuil and Huttenweekterrein area. The project includes the construction of 57 new hom...

Director Anna Cazenave Cambet on the poignant ‘Love Me Tender’: ‘This shows the price a woman pays to rewrite the narrative of motherhood for herself’

Underworld figures in ‘The Heart of Amsterdam’ documentary came to blows and shook hands

My 13-year-old son saying he is ‘done with this damn club’ is proof to me that he is a true Ajax fan

Haarlem designer Hans van Paridon sues The Hague shoe store over Panara brand name

Haarlem-based designer Hans van Paridon has taken a shoe store in The Hague to court over the unauthorized use of his brand name, Panara. Van Paridon, who designed shoe collections under the name for ...

Readers on speed in 30 km/h zones: ‘Meeuwenlaan in North is still a racetrack’

Police search at Beverwijk gym after anonymous tip yields nothing

Police searched a gym on Parallelweg in Beverwijk on Wednesday morning following an anonymous tip regarding illegal goods. Masked officers entered the building but did not find any prohibited items.

Last week 59 municipal notifications about demolition and tree felling in Haarlem

The municipality of Haarlem processed 59 permit applications last week concerning demolition and tree felling projects. Of these, 58 notifications were specific to Haarlem while one application was su...

Martin (74) rescues broken wooden toys at De Koe youth center in Velserbroek: 'I'm taking it home, I think I can find a way to fix it'

Martin, a 74-year-old volunteer, is repairing broken wooden toys for the Mama Mia toy library at the De Koe youth center in Velserbroek. He takes the damaged items home to restore them, ensuring they ...

Youth learn the tricks of the trade during a course at HSV Het Snoekje: 'A live maggot attracts the fish'

Young participants are learning the finer points of fishing during a youth course organized by the fishing club HSV Het Snoekje. In Heemskerk, a student named Luuk caught the first fish of the session...

'I don't have time for anything else.' Embroidery marathon in Nieuw Akerendam takes its toll on group of residents

Residents of the Nieuw Akerendam center in Beverwijk have been participating in a daily embroidery marathon to create a large-scale artwork celebrating the city's 750th anniversary of market rights. P...

Pelsstraat smooth as a billiard table again. Velsen and HVC’s Clean Street Project visits Velsen-Noord

The municipality of Velsen and waste management company HVC implemented the "Schone Straat" cleaning project on Pelsstraat in Velsen-Noord. Residents cleared the street of parked cars early in the mor...

Significantly fewer trains between Amsterdam and Utrecht due to track defect near Abcoude

Half of Dutch people will eventually experience knee problems: how to prevent them

Approximately half of the Dutch population will experience knee issues at some point in their lives, though these joints are often ignored until problems arise. Experts Roel Custers and Joris de Wildt...

A short night and an ungodly hour, but Justin is at the final and that’s what matters: ‘I’ve been a fan since that day’

Justin Posthumus, a 24-year-old fan from Volendam, traveled to Istanbul to attend the Europa League final between Aston Villa and SC Freiburg. Despite the grueling travel schedule and early hours, the...

Fun day out! Visit this castle near Haarlem during Day of the Castle

During the Pentecost weekend, numerous castles, estates, and ruins in the Haarlem area will open to the public for the "Dag van het Kasteel" event. This national celebration allows visitors to explore...

Whitsun fair in Heemstede kicks off Friday with discount day

The Pentecost fair in Heemstede kicks off this Friday at the Sportparklaan parking lot with a special discount day. Running for four days over the holiday weekend, the event features various attractio...

Weesp: city of pleasure for 671 years

Weesp has a long history as a center for pleasure-related industries, predating Amsterdam's reputation for legal stimulants and entertainment. For over 670 years, the town has generated economic value...

Kylie Minogue kept second breast cancer diagnosis secret for years

Singer Kylie Minogue revealed in her new three-part Netflix documentary that she received a second cancer diagnosis in 2021. The 57-year-old, who was previously treated for breast cancer in 2005, had ...