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More and more people starting cooking or baking services from their own kitchens

Inspired by social media and television shows like Heel Holland Bakt, an increasing number of people are starting food businesses from their home kitchens. However, authorities warn that 90% of these ...

Toos & Henk - March 10

Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his 'Toos & Henk' comic strips. The illustrations are published daily from Monday to Saturday.

Home inspiration everywhere at Ikea, yet I only come home with this green watering can

The author reflects on the familiar yet ever-changing shopping experience at Ikea, where new items and slight layout changes provide constant home inspiration. Despite the wide variety of furniture an...

Even Betondorp cannot escape housing market madness: 3 million euro home

A former school building in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Betondorp is for sale for nearly 3 million euros, reflecting the extreme price increases in the city's housing market. The 327-square-meter pr...

Doctors sound alarm over shops selling vapes to schoolchildren: ‘Unimaginable. Would you sell these products to your children too?’

Doctors in the Netherlands are warning that many physical shops are illegally selling vapes and cigarettes to minors. New research indicates that 38 percent of students successfully purchase vapes at ...

Neapolitan Fred’s Coffee stands in contrast to the many sleek beige coffee shops

How to keep Amsterdam attractive for ordinary people with average incomes? What political parties want to do

Frenna and Sef biggest winners at Edison Pop

Frenna and Sef were the top winners at the Edison Pop 2026 awards ceremony held on Monday in Leusden. Frenna received the award for best single, while Sef won for best album, and DI-RECT was honored w...

Party for the Animals wants to end mass tourism in the city: "At a certain point you're done talking and it's time for action"

The Party for the Animals (PvdD) staged a protest outside the Booking.com headquarters in Amsterdam to call for an end to mass tourism and its environmental impacts. Ahead of the municipal elections, ...

‘You used to eat noodles, now you eat burrata on sourdough’: three students on their money worries

Sofyan Mbarki (PvdA): We must not take the city's success for granted

Sofyan Mbarki, the PvdA lead candidate for Amsterdam, emphasizes the importance of addressing discrimination, overtourism, and inequality to maintain the city's long-term success. His proposals includ...

'A fine cut of meat with French sides.' Restaurant Vuur moves into the former café ’t Centrum building in IJmuiden

Three new owners, Kimberly Stringer, James Muller, and Raf Seegers, are opening Restaurant Vuur in the former building of the iconic café 't Centrum in IJmuiden. The team is currently renovating the ...

‘Is it weird if I don’t want sex?’: the questions men ask sexologists the most

Sexologists report that men often struggle with performance pressure and lack of sexual desire, contrary to the effortless depictions of sex in media. The article explores the most common questions me...

Amsterdam gains a new city museum on Monday – and everything is tiny: ‘You can look at it for hours’

A fine lesson in truly looking

The article describes a pleasant evening spent with friends around a dinner table sharing food and drinks. The gathering started with snacks and concluded late at night at the same setting.

LPG is much cheaper than petrol and diesel. Motorists consider switching

Motorists are increasingly considering a switch to LPG as gasoline and diesel prices continue to rise. Most vehicles can be converted to run on the cheaper fuel without compromising the driving experi...

Sharp increase in fines for phone use while cycling; Beverwijk region accounts for over €104,000

The number of cyclists fined for using mobile phones in the Beverwijk region increased by over 30 percent in 2025, rising from 469 to 612. These penalties resulted in a total of more than 104,000 euro...

Toonbeeld Castricum seeking music buddies again

The "Muziekmaatjes" project in Castricum is launching a second edition to connect different generations through music. Following the success of the initial project, the organization is looking for new...

Disappeared: merger was no taboo at vv Nieuw-Vennep

This article reflects on the history of the defunct football club vv Nieuw-Vennep as part of a series on former sports organizations. The club, which was the predecessor to the current VVC, is noted f...

Daycare center where abuse occurred orders broad investigation into incident

Childcare provider Partou has launched an independent investigation following the arrest of a temporary worker suspected of attempting to abuse a two-year-old girl. The inquiry will evaluate internal ...

Nodding off at your laptop? Sleep expert shares tips for the perfect night's sleep

Sleep therapist Dr. Ingrid Verbeek discusses the signs of sleep deprivation and provides tips for achieving better sleep quality. The article highlights how to identify if you are not getting enough r...

ZERO23 opens fourth location on Lorentzplein: ‘The village feel remains in the big city’

Bram Crans and Melvin Schol have opened the fourth branch of their Personal Health studio, ZERO23, at Lorentzplein in Haarlem. The new location officially opened this past Saturday following a long-te...

Car boot sale returns to Plein 1945 after a year's absence, first edition on Saturday April 4

The monthly car boot market is returning to Plein 1945 in front of the IJmuiden town hall after a one-year absence. Starting April 4th, the event will take place on the first Saturday of every month t...

Anticipation for the Smartlappen Festival: 'we're going to make it a great party again!'

The Smartlappenfestival is scheduled to begin on April 11, with organizers reporting that tickets for the event sold out rapidly. Event organizer Ron van Eerden expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming f...

Wijk aan Zee awakens: beach huts arrive one by one. 'Not long now and we'll be back'

Beach houses are being transported back to the beach in Wijk aan Zee to prepare for the upcoming summer season. Local business owners are setting up their locations under favorable weather conditions ...

Part-time car dealer Lars Huijer (32) plays among millionaires at World Baseball Classic: ‘It doesn’t matter how much you earn’

Lars Huijer, a 32-year-old pitcher for the Amsterdam Pirates and part-time car dealer, is competing against elite professionals at the World Baseball Classic. Despite nearly retiring three years ago a...

Swimming lessons for one euro in Amsterdam: What you need to know if you have a Stadspas

Starting in September, Amsterdam residents with a Stadspas can attend swimming lessons for only one euro per session. The initiative by the municipality aims to improve water safety in the canal-fille...

The internet personalities I look up after accidentally spending too much time in the manosphere

Journalist Senna Brammer discusses her habit of seeking out specific internet personalities to serve as a digital palate cleanser after encountering toxic content in the manosphere. As a chronically o...

Binoculars out at Fort bij Krommeniedijk as black-tailed godwits return, but the national bird is slowly vanishing from the Dutch landscape. 'A bit sad'

Birdwatchers are gathering at Fort bij Krommeniedijk to observe the return of the godwit, the national bird of the Netherlands. Despite the seasonal excitement, the species is slowly disappearing from...

The pink rabbit suit on Dr. Rutger’s examination table begs for help: ‘My pee-pee hurts’

A man wearing a pink rabbit costume sought medical help from Doctor Rutger while experiencing difficulty speaking and physical distress. Upon examination, the doctor discovered the patient, Mr. Van Lo...