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Max Verstappen retires from Chinese Grand Prix with engine problem

Max Verstappen was forced to retire from the Chinese Grand Prix ten laps before the end of the race due to an engine failure. The Red Bull driver had to return to the pit lane after his car experience...

Swimming lessons for one euro, a party in the A’DAM Tower, and more news of the week

This week in Amsterdam featured several local updates, including swimming lessons available for one euro and a celebration at the A’DAM Tower. The city hosted various activities ranging from food ev...

Cameraland restores late Wim Waltjen's Nikon for free

After the death of 75-year-old Wim Waltjen from Alkmaar, his friend Carlo Tamis discovered that Waltjen's Nikon camera was broken, preventing access to his photos. The store Cameraland repaired the de...

Haarlem's Ann Vader paved the way for F1 Academy drivers: 'There's nothing special about it. Many more women could do it'

Ann Vader-Vlaanderen from Haarlem was the first Dutch woman to obtain a racing license in the 1950s, paving the way for future female drivers. As the F1 Academy begins its new season in China, her leg...

March also ends mild as April sees 'normal' spring weather

March is expected to conclude with weather that is milder and drier than average, continuing the warm trend seen at the start of the month. According to Weeronline, more typical spring conditions are ...

French politicians hug dogs and cats to attract votes: criticism of ‘animalwashing’ grows

French politicians are using pets in their election campaigns to attract voters, a practice facing growing criticism as 'animal washing.' The strategy is especially prominent in Paris, a city with a h...

Number of gyms rises by 25%: "Fits today's busy lifestyles"

The number of gyms in Amsterdam has increased by nearly 25% over the last five years, reaching 1,659 locations to accommodate residents' busy lifestyles. While the growth offers increased flexibility ...

We aren't even getting the blame ourselves

Wouter Klootwijk writes a weekly column that focuses on food and its various related subjects. The content provides a regular exploration of culinary topics and their broader implications.

Woonopmaat unpacks its own moving boxes. Housing corporation office thoroughly renovated with space for tenants: 'We can't figure out what they need from behind a desk'

Housing corporation Woonopmaat has reopened its renovated office in Heemskerk, which now features a dedicated space for tenants to visit and interact with staff. The project aims to improve communicat...

Fred has been putting IJmuiden restaurant De Meerplaats on the map for 30 years: 'I have never gone to work with reluctance'

Chef Fred Nieswaag is celebrating thirty years at De Meerplaats, a fish restaurant located in the harbor of IJmuiden. The establishment is known for its authentic maritime decor and Nieswaag's endurin...

We are doing everything we can to make having children as difficult as possible

Young people in the Netherlands are increasingly delaying major life milestones like living together and starting a family due to financial and political barriers. Despite expressed concerns from poli...

CDA leader celebrates iftar in Osdorp: "It doesn't get more CDA than this"

Rogier Havelaar, the CDA lead candidate for Amsterdam, attended an iftar at a community center in Osdorp to highlight the party's commitment to social cohesion and local neighborhood investment. Despi...

Lucky Fonz III: 'Bit by bit my hairline is receding and my hair is thinning, making me insecure'

Dutch artist Lucky Fonz III discussed his personal insecurities regarding hair loss and his journey with mental health. Following a severe depression, he found that conscious eating and regular exerci...

Knocking over human pins as PR for new bowling alley in Haarlem

To promote the upcoming opening of Marty’s Bars & Bowling, employees performed a "guerrilla bowling" event with human pins in the center of Haarlem on Saturday. The new venue replaces Bison Bowling,...

I'm leaving my home. The place where I could walk around in my underwear, comforted a friend and left toothpaste stains.

Journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff reflects on moving house in her latest weekly column for the supplement AlleTijd. She describes the personal memories and the sense of freedom she experienced in her h...

Melanie van der Horst (D66) aims to restore trust in government: 'Policy often holds the power'

Melanie van der Horst, leader of the D66 party in Amsterdam, has proposed a ten-point plan to restore public trust by making the municipal government more flexible and resident-focused. The plan advoc...

Author Manon Duintjer's father went in search of himself and lost his daughter as a result

Haarlem-based author Manon Duintjer has released her second novel, 'We zijn verdwaald,' which is inspired by her personal experience of her father leaving his family to pursue a spiritual path. The bo...

What is it like living in a student house in IJmuiden? ‘My big outing is going to the Vomar’

Students at Nova College Scheepvaart in IJmuiden live in housing provided by the school, though they report a quiet lifestyle with few local activities. The experience differs from traditional student...

Raymond Thiry suddenly dives into the celebrity world: ‘You don’t walk down the street with your bare ass, do you?’

It's not ideal toad weather, but volunteers like Karen (28) and Roeland (36) are still out every day helping amphibians

Volunteers like Karen Villari and Roeland are assisting toads and frogs during their annual migration along the Beverwijkerstraatweg in Castricum. Despite suboptimal weather conditions, the group rema...

Good news for the brown cafe: the living room is now intangible heritage. 'We know and help each other'

Dutch brown cafes, such as De Centrumbar in Zaandam, have been officially recognized as intangible cultural heritage for their role as social community hubs. This recognition comes as these traditiona...

Godwits, redshanks and birdwatchers open the 2026 meadow bird season

The 2026 meadow bird season has officially opened at the Landje van Geijsel in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, where migratory birds like godwits and redshanks have arrived from Africa. Birdwatchers gathered...

Listen to messages of encouragement for City-Pier-City Loop participants: ‘I’m so proud of you’

Hundreds of runners are participating in the City-Pier-City Loop in The Hague this Sunday following weeks of training. Family and friends of the participants have shared messages of encouragement and ...

Intense and striking flavors at Rebel Rebel in Haarlem (8.5)

Rebel Rebel is a relatively new restaurant located on Kleine Houtstraat in Haarlem that has received positive reviews for its intense flavors. Following good reports, diners recently visited the estab...

Bayram Gezer (61) combined 28 years of council work in Beverwijk with 41 years at Tata Steel: ‘To relax, I switched piles of paper’

Bayram Gezer is stepping down after serving 28 years as a council member in Beverwijk, making him one of the longest-serving local politicians in the Netherlands. Throughout his political career, he s...

Constant renovations in our neighborhood: One of my daughter's first words was ‘drill’

Lottie Hellingman, a performer and single mother living in Amsterdam, describes the constant renovations taking place in her neighborhood. The construction noise has been so persistent that 'drill' wa...

Student Finn pays 1300 euros in rent: The housing market is an important issue for me

Finn Rohde, a student living in Amsterdam, highlights the city's housing crisis as he prepares to pay 1,300 euros in monthly rent for a shared apartment. The article also explores political shifts in ...

Empty supermarket shelves after PWN outage: 'This water must be very tasty'

A water main leak at utility company PWN led to panic buying of bottled water at a DekaMarkt supermarket in Santpoort-Noord. Shelves were quickly emptied as residents responded to the disruption in th...

Tata Steel Orchestra celebrates 85th anniversary with Jamai Loman at PHIL: 'First time I've conducted since Maestro'

The Tata Steel Orchestra is celebrating its 85th anniversary with a special concert this Sunday at the Phil in Haarlem. The performance features singer Jamai Loman, who will also conduct the orchestra...

This Greek-style yogurt is the best: ‘Not too sour and nice and creamy’

Three experts conducted a blind taste test of eight Greek-style yogurt brands available in Dutch supermarkets, along with one authentic Greek version. The test evaluated the yogurts based on taste and...