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Horses forced to leave Engelandpark after 39 years: ‘I don’t think the way this was handled is fair’

The municipality of Haarlem is relocating the 'Plukweide' picking meadow to a site in Engelandpark to create space for parking and a volleyball court. This decision forces the Lems family to remove th...

Social saunas are popular among Amsterdam millennials: ‘I used to go out a lot, now I’m here more often with friends’

Opinion: ‘The fact that people keep their distance and don’t immediately invite you in is likely not unique to Groet’

My father and his new wife left me behind in Malaysia with a host family

Star chef Dennis Huwaë opens accessible restaurant in Het Sieraad in West: ‘Your summer body is going to have a hard time’

Spot the differences: Platanenweg in 1970 and 2026

Koeman on being far from sick wife Bartina during World Cup: 'It is difficult'

Dutch national coach Ronald Koeman spoke at a press conference about the challenge of being far from his wife, Bartina, while she undergoes cancer treatment. Due to her illness, she is unable to trave...

A2 speeder clocked at 240 km/h, car and license seized

Police confiscated the vehicle and driver's license of a motorist caught traveling at nearly 240 km/h on the A2 motorway on Sunday morning. The driver was recorded by a laser device significantly exce...

Waiting for words inspires René Diekstra

René Diekstra shares a personal anecdote about a conversation with his grandchild regarding his writing process. The grandchild expresses doubt that waiting for inspiration while sitting at a laptop ...

Experience the jet-set life in a private jet for €125 per hour in an Amsterdam-North warehouse: ‘In America this is very common’

Who loses all pieces fastest at the Anti-Chess World Championship: "I'm a terrible chess player, but a good anti-chess player"

The World Anti-Chess Championship is taking place this weekend in Amsterdam, featuring about twenty international competitors from countries like India and Germany. In this variant, players aim to los...

HBC loses to Hollandia and returns to fourth division: 'We weren't good enough'

HBC failed to secure promotion to the third division after losing both matches of their play-off series against Hollandia. Following a 0-1 home defeat and a 2-0 loss in Hoorn, the team will compete in...

Nationally known poets perform in natural amphitheater in Spaarndam: ‘A beautiful mix of amateur artists and professionals’

The biennial art event Kunst in Spaarndam returns this weekend with the addition of a new poetry program featuring well-known writers at the Fort-Zuid amphitheater. The event highlights a mix of local...

Food truck fire in Duivendrecht, smoke visible across the city

A fire broke out in a food truck on Ellermanstraat in Duivendrecht on Friday evening, creating a large smoke plume visible across Amsterdam. Emergency services escalated the incident to a medium fire ...

Animal Farm's big wish: a new enclosure for axolotls and giant snails. 'We want to mimic the natural habitat'

Animal Farm, a micro-zoo in Beverwijk, has launched a fundraising campaign to build new enclosures for its axolotls and giant African snails. The project aims to recreate the animals' natural habitats...

The biggest World Cup ever also means a more expensive Panini album: ‘The only difficulty is identifying the missing ones out of 960 cards’

The upcoming World Cup's expansion to 48 teams has made completing the Panini sticker album more expensive than ever, requiring collectors to find 960 cards. Despite the increased costs, dedicated fan...

DSS returns to the third division after one season: 'Everyone always gave their all'

Haarlem-based football club DSS has secured promotion back to the third class after just one season in the fourth class. The team clinched their return with a decisive 0-3 victory over RKEDO in a matc...

Man stuck in dumpster in city center: "There was shouting and banging"

Police in Amsterdam responded to reports of a man trapped inside a trash container after witnesses heard shouting and banging coming from the bin. The man successfully freed himself before officers ar...

Prospective alderman Moeskops works last day at restaurant: "It's also a bit sad"

D66 council member Elise Moeskops worked her final shift at her Amsterdam restaurant before her expected appointment as the city's new alderman for traffic this Wednesday. She will succeed Melanie van...

Designated alderman Moeskops works last day in restaurant: "It's also a bit sad"

Elise Moeskops is transitioning from her role as a restaurant owner and D66 council member to become an alderperson in Amsterdam, where she will take over the traffic portfolio. She recently marked he...

De Schuur tackles elderly loneliness with film mornings

De Schuur is launching a new film program aimed at older audiences starting next Monday. The initiative is designed to foster social connections and combat loneliness among the elderly.

Model train fan Arno Hunting: 'We must pass on our knowledge to the youth'

Model train enthusiast Arno Hunting emphasizes the importance of passing on technical knowledge and hobby skills to younger generations. He describes how many collectors start at a young age and event...

Discovery tour of 150 years of IJmuiden by bike along five locations: 'It’s like bringing back memories'

The 'Fiets door de tijd' event in IJmuiden celebrated the town's 150th anniversary on Saturday with a historical cycling tour across five locations. Visitors explored the town's heritage through photo...

Why women are more likely to develop dementia than men, and how to reduce your risk

One in three women in the Netherlands develops dementia, a higher rate than men due to gender-specific risk factors that impact the female brain more significantly according to recent research. Neurol...

Schlager singer, Sinterklaas helper and serious actor, Sem Ben Yakar is all of them

Sem Ben Yakar is a versatile performer who balances serious acting in socially relevant plays with roles as a Schlager singer and Sinterklaas host. His work draws on his Jewish heritage and multicultu...

Golfer Nevill Ruiter happy with best amateur prize at KLM Open

Twenty-four-year-old golfer Nevill Ruiter won the Robbie van Erven Dorens Trofee as the best amateur at the KLM Open in Badhoevedorp. Ruiter, who is set to turn professional in August, expressed satis...

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Drama for Max Verstappen in Monaco: Red Bull driver retires immediately with engine failure

Max Verstappen was forced to retire from the Monaco Grand Prix early due to an immediate engine failure. The Red Bull driver's race in the principality ended before it effectively began, costing him a...

Golfer Luiten to handle caddie issues differently in future

Dutch golfer Joost Luiten stated he plans to handle caddie-related issues more discreetly in the future following public comments made during the KLM Open. After his final round in Badhoevedorp, the t...

News summary: mystery surrounding Volkshotel and where to watch the World Cup on a big screen

This weekly news roundup for Amsterdam addresses a mystery surrounding the Volkshotel and explains why sirens were heard throughout the city on Friday. Additionally, the article provides leisure tips ...