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Owners still in Australia, but cat Floki found after a year: Feels like a movie

A Bengal cat named Floki has been reunited with his owners after going missing for ten months from his home in Amsterdam. Although his owners are currently in Australia due to travel delays, the cat w...

The most expensive petrol is in Wieringermeer, the cheapest in Amsterdam. These are the most affordable gas stations in North Holland

As fuel prices rise significantly, a report by Noordhollands Dagblad identifies Amsterdam as having the cheapest petrol in the province of North Holland. The study highlights the most affordable gas s...

Chef of world-famous restaurant Noma leaves after allegations of violence

René Redzepi, the co-founder and head chef of the world-renowned Michelin-star restaurant Noma, has announced his resignation via Instagram. The departure follows allegations of assault involving the...

These are the hospitality pop-ups in March you need to know about

Homeless Timmy (47) got a home through HVO-Querido: ‘I said: is the roof terrace included? Give me that contract!’

Two-star restaurant Spectrum in Waldorf Astoria hotel to close at the end of May

Pussycat Dolls make comeback as trio with new song

The Pussycat Dolls have announced their official comeback as a trio with the release of a new single titled "Club Song" this Thursday. This marks the group's first musical release since their 2020 tra...

Zita Pels (GroenLinks): You don't have to take this from your landlord

Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels has launched a new hotline to help residents identify and contest unfairly high rents, modeled after a successful initiative in Rotterdam. The project targets negligent la...

Marilyn Manson opens French fashion show on Women's Day, fashion press reacts with fury

Peak Everything is an energetic rom-com about the climate: ‘We filmed as sustainably as possible’

Tofik Dibi (BIJ1) wants more fireworks in the council: It’s okay for things to get heated

Tofik Dibi, the leader of the BIJ1 party, is campaigning for the Amsterdam city council elections with a focus on police reform and tackling high living costs. He advocates for mandatory drug testing ...

Side stitch? This can help with the pain, according to a sports doctor

Sports doctor Robert Rozenberg explains the nature of side stitches that occur during exercise and discusses potential remedies for the pain. The article explores current medical understanding of the ...

From Tel Aviv to Ajax: Jordi Cruyff likes working with his own people

Jordi Cruijff has brought a team of trusted Spanish colleagues to assist him in his role at Ajax in Amsterdam. These associates, who previously worked with him in Israel, China, and Ecuador, help form...

Telstar squad brings Red Cross Hospital children's ward to life with football games and interviews

Players from the Telstar football club visited the children's ward at the Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis in Beverwijk on Wednesday afternoon. The athletes engaged with young patients by participating in interv...

Beverwijk family back from Dubai after tense and hectic stay: 'It could have ended very differently'

A family from Beverwijk has returned home following a stressful holiday in Dubai that was disrupted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. What was intended as a short, relaxing break turned into...

Splinter Chabot presents new book Two Princes at Laan in Castricum. 'It’s a real honor that all these people come to my book presentations'

Author Splinter Chabot presented his new book, "Twee Prinsen," at the Laan bookstore in Castricum on Tuesday evening. Despite the work's heavy themes, Chabot connected with the audience through his hu...

Saving energy is simple, says tipster Saskia. Defrosting in the fridge is cheaper

Saskia Buurman from Soest has provided simple energy-saving tips to the Ombudsteam to help people manage rising energy costs. Her suggestions include effortless methods such as defrosting food inside ...

Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (March 13, 14, and 15)

Amsterdam features various weekend activities for March 13-15, including an animation film festival and a market at Museumplein. Additionally, the city offers unique entertainment such as a dance nigh...

From Afghanistan to Haarlem: Faizrahman now serves Afghan dishes in his own restaurant Maimana

Chef Faizrahman Belal has opened Maimana, the first Afghan restaurant in Haarlem, featuring fresh dishes from his native Northern Afghanistan. The restaurant aims to bring the region's known hospitali...

I Amsterdam letters to boost election turnout in Zuidoost

The "I Amsterdam" logo has been installed in the Zuidoost district to encourage higher voter turnout for the upcoming municipal and district elections. Mayor Femke Halsema hopes the initiative will ad...

🍸 Everyone’s drinking EsMas: 10 spots for a delicious espresso martini in Amsterdam

International Espresso Martini Day is celebrated on March 15th, highlighting the enduring popularity of the coffee-based cocktail. The article provides a guide to ten locations in Amsterdam where peop...

5 tips to help Amsterdam's birds through the breeding season

Urban ecologist Els Corporaal is providing five tips to assist birds in Amsterdam during the upcoming breeding season. These recommendations aim to support local bird populations as they begin nesting...

Cyclists at Pijlslaan intersection to get four-second head start over right-turning cars instead of two

The municipality of Haarlem has increased the lead time for cyclists at the Pijlslaan-Leidsevaart intersection from two to four seconds before right-turning cars get a green light. This adjustment fol...

New piglets to start at new spot in Elsbroekpark from Friday

On Friday, March 13th, three piglets will be introduced to Elsbroekpark in Hillegom to combat the spread of Japanese knotweed. This marks the third consecutive year of the pig project aimed at control...

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Fog and activity in the port of Beverwijk. Photographer Jos Hendriks came, saw, and captured it

Dense fog has recently covered the coast of North Holland, creating a scenic atmosphere at the seaport in Beverwijk. Hobby photographer Jos Hendriks captured the unique play of light and activity in t...

Pants, kettle or chair broken? Have it repaired or do it yourself

Amsterdam offers numerous initiatives and creative makers to help residents repair items like clothing and appliances instead of throwing them away. The city aims to reduce waste, as nearly half of wh...

Only 1 in 5 people vote in the Bijlmer: "Even if you vote, everything stays the same"

Voter turnout in Amsterdam's Bijlmer-Centrum remains the lowest in the city, with only 22% of eligible residents participating in the 2022 municipal elections. While some residents express cynicism ab...

New in Haarlem: Gewoon Samen Home Neighborhood

The city of Haarlem is launching the 'Gewoon Samen Thuisbuurt' initiative to help residents live independently at home for as long as possible through community support and tailored housing. The proje...

Haarlem striker Tijmen Wildeboer (24) still lacks a 'soft G' after years at TOP Oss: 'I need to score more goals'

Tijmen Wildeboer, a 24-year-old striker from Haarlem playing for TOP Oss, expressed regret that his team will not face Telstar this season, missing the chance to play in front of local family and frie...