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Liv (34) lives in dike cottage with family: ‘Wouldn’t trade it for a perfect home for anything’

Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (March 16 - March 22)

Several roadworks and partial street closures are scheduled throughout Haarlem from March 16 to March 22. Affected areas include Van Marumstraat and Langebrug, impacting traffic in the city center and...

Haarlem playgrounds save 46,000 kg of CO2 through sustainability measures

Thirteen playground buildings in Haarlem have undergone sustainable renovations, resulting in a reduction of 46,000 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The upgrades include the installation of solar panels, L...

The Parool Bucket List: what every Amsterdammer must do in the city once

The Paralympics are no longer about pity, this is elite sport (and great television too)

The author reflects on their forty-year career at the Dutch broadcaster NOS, noting that disability sports like the Paralympics were historically overlooked in favor of other programming. Today, these...

Demand for nursing home beds, but seniors don't want to go

Recent research indicates that while there is a public call for more nursing home capacity in the Netherlands, some facilities are actually experiencing vacancies. This discrepancy arises because many...

Weekly tips: things to do in Amsterdam (March 16-20)

This article highlights various activities and events taking place in Amsterdam from March 16 to 20. It encourages residents and visitors to overcome the start of the work week by exploring the city's...

Why do we find compliments so complicated?

This article explores the complex psychological and physiological effects that compliments have on the human brain and body. It examines why many individuals feel uncomfortable receiving praise and in...

Lonely in the hotel room, those skinfold calipers again; suddenly the longing for a normal life

At age 29, tennis player Arianne Hartono has announced her retirement from professional sports. She cited a longing for a normal life and the loneliness of life on the tour as the primary reasons for ...

Study: More PFAS in backyard eggs with larger free-range areas

A study by the citizen initiative PFASinKaart and Wageningen University has found that hobby chicken eggs contain higher levels of PFAS when the birds have access to a larger roaming area. The researc...

Kids Repair Café offers youth sustainable perspective on toys, 'but repairing is sometimes difficult'

The first Kids Repair Café in Hoofddorp teaches children to repair items like toys and scooters to encourage sustainability and reduce waste. Guided by volunteers, the initiative aims to show kids th...

Café Écluse finally fills the gaping hole in architectural gem Sluishuis on IJburg

Final poll: PvdA and GroenLinks stable, D66 loses ground

A final election poll in Amsterdam shows that PvdA and GroenLinks remain stable while D66 has seen a decline in support compared to previous results. The data suggests the current governing coalition ...

PvdA and Denk party leaders hit the streets with flyers ahead of elections

With the municipal elections approaching, party leaders Sofyan Mbarki of PvdA and Sheher Khan of Denk are campaigning on the streets of Amsterdam to reach voters. Mbarki met with residents in the Kink...

Stop talking about aging, rising is more accurate

The article argues that individuals over the age of 65 should not automatically be considered old, as there is no biological basis for linking retirement to the onset of old age. It highlights that in...

How fun should the new pool be and where can young people meet? Options for the youth of Heemstede

Political parties in Heemstede are discussing provisions for young residents, including meeting spaces and a new swimming pool, ahead of the upcoming municipal elections on March 18. While parties agr...

Sheher Khan (Denk): Being an Amsterdammer connects us

Sheher Khan, the leader of the Denk party in Amsterdam, is campaigning for a more inclusive city with a stronger focus on combating inequality and discrimination. He emphasizes the importance of relig...

Isa (52) found 198 cocaine wraps belonging to her daughter. Now she wants to warn and inform others: ‘Sometimes you have to say: this far and no further’

A 52-year-old mother named Isa has launched an exhibition titled "Puinhoop" in Haarlem's former Koepelgevangenis after finding 198 cocaine envelopes belonging to her addicted daughter. Through her pho...

Anti-bullying activist Puk (20) on the prom motorcycle ride that changed everything: ‘If I can do it, you can too,’ says the IJmuiden council candidate

Twenty-year-old anti-bullying activist Puk Lieverst is entering politics as a candidate-councillor for the Liberaal Blauw party. Based in IJmuiden, she aims to expand her advocacy mission through poli...

Small parties take final chance in debate: 'If everyone votes for us, we will get into the council'

A debate for smaller political parties was held in Amsterdam's Torpedo Theater ahead of the municipal elections, featuring leaders from many of the record 35 competing parties. Although current polls ...

Young people increasingly break their Ramadan fast away from home: "A real outing"

Young people in the Netherlands are increasingly choosing to break their Ramadan fast at cafes and restaurants, viewing the evening meal as a social outing. Business owners in Amsterdam have responded...

Real Housewife Lilian and a queue at the doll doctor at the vitality fair: All types of care within crawling distance

The Gezondheidscentrum Broekpolder in Heemskerk celebrated its 15th anniversary by hosting a vitality market to showcase its integrated healthcare services. The center provides a wide range of medical...

Is sleeping with your pet healthy? Risk of skin disease or fungus

Research from Utrecht University reveals that 18% of dogs and 30% of cats sleep in their owners' beds, despite potential health risks. Experts warn that this practice can lead to the transmission of s...

Over 80 tips: free things to see and do in Amsterdam

Football icon Bob Maas (1935-2026) coached a women’s team at age 83: ‘Football is Bob and Bob is football’

Bob Maas, a dedicated Dutch football coach who continued training a women's team at the club Spaarnwoude until the age of 83, has passed away at 90. He was widely remembered by his family and the comm...

Discovery tour around the A9: see by bike what you miss in the car

The weekly newspaper supplement AlleTijd features a 46-kilometer cycling route that explores the surroundings of the A9 highway. The tour is designed to reveal scenic natural areas and city centers th...

150 years of the telephone: ‘My father would let it ring for a long time, so people thought we lived in a big house’

This article marks the 150th anniversary of the telephone and explores its transformation from a rare status symbol to an essential communication tool. It features personal reflections on phone habits...

For Peter (51), conversations are more often about his motor skills than his intellectual abilities

Peter, a 51-year-old job seeker, reports that his interviews often focus on his physical mobility and appearance rather than his professional research experience. He shared with career consultant Anne...

Lekker is the all-purpose word of the Dutch language. ‘It’s just lekker’

Kosovar Edon Rizvanolli described the word 'lekker' as the 'salt and pepper' of the Dutch language, noting its extreme versatility. His comments were featured in the Amsterdam newspaper Het Parool, hi...

Did you finish the City Pier City Run? Send us your medal photo!

Participants of the City Pier City-loop in The Hague are being invited to share photos of themselves with their finisher medals. The call aims to celebrate the achievements of runners who completed th...