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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 ...

From tree camp to permanent home: 750 anniversary trees take root in the city

Amsterdam has planted 750 trees gifted by local entrepreneurs to celebrate the city's 750th anniversary. These jubilee trees have been moved from temporary storage to permanent locations across the ci...

Harry Styles stage may be adjusted after complaints about poor visibility

Harry Styles' tour management is evaluating potential changes to his stage design following fan complaints about poor visibility during the 'Together, Together Tour'. A representative confirmed the re...

Harry Styles stage may be adjusted after audience complaints about poor visibility

Billy Joel doesn't support biopic: 'They won't get music rights'

Billy Joel has officially stated that he does not support or approve of the upcoming biopic about his life, titled 'Billy & Me.' His spokesperson confirmed that the singer will not grant the productio...

Celebrate 150 years of IJmuiden by bike and discover how the town has changed

On June 6th, the 'Fiets door de tijd' event will celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden with a commemorative cycling tour organized by the Samen Velsen project. Participants of all ages will have...

Leo (78) flies to Uganda during Ebola outbreak: 'I got a few texts: Should we be worried?'

78-year-old Leo van Gelderen traveled to Uganda during an ebola outbreak, remaining calm despite concerns from family and friends in the Netherlands. Although the virus has crossed the border from Con...

Class winner Jeroen Bleekemolen enjoys the Green Hell atmosphere: 'Sometimes you think: "shit, a fog bank!" It turns out to be smoke from dozens of barbecues'

Jeroen Bleekemolen won his class at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, finishing over three minutes ahead of the second-place team in a BMW M4 GT4. The Aerdenhout-based racer celebrated a successful return...

Mayor declares early coffee on Haarlem terraces a ‘risk for entrepreneurs’: ‘You risk a fine’

Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has warned catering entrepreneurs in the city center that setting up terraces before 11:00 AM risks a fine. While enforcement may sometimes be lenient, the mayor emphasized th...

Multiple injured and arrests after stabbing in Haarlem

Several people were injured during a stabbing incident on Berckheydestraat in Haarlem on Tuesday evening. Local authorities have made multiple arrests following the incident.

North Holland Traffic: Delays on the A7 during Wednesday morning rush hour, May 20

Traffic on the A7 highway near Hoorn experienced minor delays during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, May 20, due to an accident. The incident restricted traffic to a single lane, impacting commute...

Cynthia Erivo receives royal honor for services to music

Actress and singer Cynthia Erivo was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Prince William during a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. She received the royal honor in recog...

More frequent inspections of rental homes: ‘We see distressing situations’

The Dutch Rent Tribunal conducted more than 100 architectural inspections per week last year as complaints regarding poor maintenance in rental properties continued to rise. Common issues reported by ...

Stray cat care under pressure in IJmuiden: 'It's really time for new kennels'

The Foundation for Stray Cats in the IJmuiden port area is currently caring for over one hundred animals as the local population of stray cats continues to rise. The organization is facing financial d...

Karlein (44) met Blue (34) on the bus after a Halloween party at the Brabanthallen: 'I thought he was a tasty snack'

Baby Silke immediately spits out her pacifier – no one calls her dad a narcissist!

From ‘Zeeman shame’ to hip brand: departing CEO on a decade of transforming the discounter

The departing CEO of the Dutch discount retailer Zeeman reflects on his ten-year tenure transforming the brand's image from an embarrassing low-budget store into a trendy label. Through strategic inte...

Couple living in tent on Kloveniersburgwal for months

A homeless couple has been living in a tent on the Kloveniersburgwal in Amsterdam for several months, prompting the city to initiate a formal process for its removal. While local residents generally e...

Microneedling: how tiny needles combat skin aging

Doctor Marguerite van Randwijck discusses the rise of cosmetic procedures and explains how microneedling works to combat skin aging. The article explores the process of using tiny needles to rejuvenat...

Update: missing girl (13) from Haarlem found in good health

A 13-year-old girl from Haarlem has been found safe and in good health after being reported missing yesterday morning. Police conducted an extensive search operation near the Eerste Christelijk Lyceum...

First cars also becoming home batteries: 'Helps against overloaded power grid'

Electric vehicles can now be used as home batteries to supply energy back to the power grid, helping to alleviate grid congestion. This new technology is currently limited to a single car brand and on...

Eggs of decapitated swan hatch in incubator: Injured male swan raises own cygnets and rejected 'adopted' cygnet

Eggs from a swan that was killed in Velserbroek have successfully hatched in an incubator at the Vogelhospitaal in Haarlem. The injured male swan has since taken on a parental role for both his own bi...

A9 gridlocked, Geesterweg full: Uitgeest groans under diversions. ‘Geez, what a mess.’

Closure of the A9 highway exits at Akersloot and Uitgeest has caused severe traffic congestion and dangerous conditions on local thoroughfares in Uitgeest. Residents report that roads like the Geester...

Nienke van den Berg plays a leading role in television, but hidden behind the scenes: 'I got a 10 and thought, oh, I can do this'

Nienke van den Berg, a singer from Uitgeest, has been working behind the scenes as a vocal coach for the television show The Masked Singer since 2021. Although she initially dreamed of being a perform...

What if no clean drinking water comes from the tap? Waternet practices emergency scenario

Waternet, the City of Amsterdam, and the Red Cross conducted an emergency drill in Amsterdam-Zuidoost to simulate a scenario where drinking water is contaminated by industrial waste. The exercise invo...