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Definitely no room for caravans at Blekersveld: ‘We had hope for a moment, but are deeply disappointed’

Mobile home residents in Overveen expressed deep disappointment after a council meeting on Thursday finalized the decision to exclude them from living at Blekersveld. The ruling marks a definitive end...

Is gluten unhealthy? ‘Be glad you can eat it’

While the number of gluten-free products is increasing and more people without allergies are avoiding gluten, experts suggest it is not inherently unhealthy for the general population. The article hig...

D66 member from Buitenveldert is happy: They are against the erotic center again, that works out well

Residents of the Buitenveldert neighborhood in Amsterdam are welcoming political party D66's decision to remove a proposed erotic center from its election program. The project, intended to reduce crow...

How to deal with someone who isn't doing well? Dancing with Death is a book about an intense friendship with a sad ending

The biographical fiction book 'Dansen met de Dood' by Haarlem author Fook Hali explores the complexities of supporting a friend struggling with suicidal thoughts. It raises difficult questions about w...

'We women are just as fanatical': Ready for an exciting new F1 season

The new Formula 1 season begins this weekend with the first official rounds taking place on the streets of Melbourne. Featuring 22 drivers and updated car regulations, fans are anticipating a highly c...

Light walk in Velsen-Noord worth repeating: 'I had so many fans along the way'

Residents of Velsen-Noord celebrated the first 'Velsen-Noorderlicht' light walk, an event where locals decorated their homes and streets with lights. The community-led initiative was highly successful...

Men who dare to call themselves feminists: As long as there is inequality, we must fight it

This article highlights the importance of male involvement in the fight for gender equality and women's emancipation. It encourages men to identify as feminists by challenging sexism, raising children...

Shari (20) has wanted to be a funeral director since she was 15. Now she is: ‘Here you see the purest form of love’

Twenty-year-old Shari van Tol from Heemskerk has fulfilled her childhood ambition of becoming a funeral director after pursuing the career since age fifteen. Having entered the profession at nineteen,...

Rush to join Velsen festival Summer Park Sessions: 68 organizations sign up

The Summer Park Sessions festival in Velsen has received applications from 68 organizations, prompting organizers to stop accepting further registrations due to the high volume of interest. This surge...

Huge flock of starlings over Stadionbuurt: Car, bike, house, everything is covered in shit

A large flock of starlings is causing significant bird dropping issues for residents in the Stadionbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam South. While some locals are frustrated by the mess on their vehicles...

Family: Lenferink will likely chuckle at wrong birth year

The family of late Dutch presenter Jan Lenferink shared that he would have been amused by the confusion regarding his actual birth year. While online records often state he was born in 1948, he was ac...

Hansje’s favorites: ‘The very best King’s Day party is here in Oud-West’

Hansje Lathouwers, a 38-year-old resident of Amsterdam, shares her favorite local spots and experiences living on the Ten Katemarkt. She particularly recommends the King's Day celebrations in the Oud-...

Screen time | Finally, my laziness is leading to less scrolling instead of more

Tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses his attempt to curb excessive screen time by using a physical block in his kitchen to digitally check in and out. This weekly column explores the relationship betwe...

Hélenè (50) regularly feels unsafe in her neighborhood: "Women walk the streets with all kinds of protection"

Residents in the Amsterdam-Osdorp neighborhood are expressing growing concerns over safety due to persistent issues such as harassment, drug-related nuisance, and inadequate street lighting. Despite r...

Something fishy about drain cleaning company's guarantee for Ilja

The article explores a consumer dispute regarding the validity of warranty terms provided by a drainage company. It specifically questions whether a business can legally modify guarantee rules verball...

Mystery: why is this large area on the edge of the Jordaan undeveloped?

The article investigates why the Appeltjesmarkt, a large open square located near Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood, remains undeveloped despite the high demand for space in the city. Situated between ...

When Cas (25) took a blow to the nose, he immediately thought of his grandfather and former international Joop Odenthal: 'Luckily it wasn't broken'

Cas Odenthal, the grandson of former Haarlem-based international footballer Joop Odenthal, is currently playing professional football in Italy. He is tasked with helping his club, Bari, avoid relegati...

Fish return to brand-new Artis aquarium after more than five years

After a five-year, 50 million euro renovation, the historic 1882 aquarium at Artis Zoo in Amsterdam is preparing to reopen with new fish arrivals, including a spotted smooth-hound shark from Emmen. Th...

Cry for help: Help us find a home! Residents of the Ark in Bloemendaal to be out on the street on June 1

Six residents of the Ark housing community in Bloemendaal have issued an urgent plea for help finding new housing before they must vacate Villa Pelletier on June 1. The group is required to leave thei...

Toos & Henk - March 7

Cartoonist Paul Kusters publishes his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip from Monday to Saturday. The series provides his unique perspective on current events and news.

Classic Paloma Blanca could be more authentically Moroccan and more precise (7-)

Juliet Broersen (Volt) doesn't want to join coalition at any cost: "We need sufficient weight"

Juliet Broersen, Volt's lead candidate in Amsterdam, stated that the party will only join a governing coalition if they have enough political weight to ensure a more progressive agenda for the city. S...

Writer Tommy Wieringa: ‘Anger is my weak spot, I wish I had more patience with other people’

In an interview with Mezza magazine, Dutch author Tommy Wieringa reflects on his personality, including his struggles with anger and his desire for more patience with others. He also discusses his pas...

Jamil (58) and Sylvia (58) moved to Weesp but returned to the Indische Buurt: ‘I remember very well when it started to feel wrong’

Between Art and Choice with Anke Bakker (Party for the Animals) and Rogier Havelaar (CDA)

Amsterdam party leaders Anke Bakker and Rogier Havelaar participated in the 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' program at the STRAAT Museum to translate their political ideals into street art. The show is part of...

You can't just polish away the glass ceiling

The article discusses the metaphorical glass ceiling and gender inequality in the context of International Women's Day. It uses a satirical remark about cleaning the glass ceiling to highlight the ong...

Saskia from Castricum reflects on her Winter Full of Love adventure: 'My children were disappointed it didn't work out'

Saskia Leenders from Castricum reflects on her participation in the television show Winter Vol Liefde, where she sought a relationship with Klaas in Austria. Although the connection did not result in ...

Long queues for Harry Styles pop-up store in Amsterdam: ‘I don’t even know her name, but it’s so much fun’

What should plant-based chicken pieces be called? Well-known advertiser makes a suggestion

New regulations have banned terms like 'vegetarian chicken pieces' and 'vegetarian bacon', requiring meat substitute manufacturers to find alternative product names. A famous Dutch advertiser, known f...

Huge line in central Amsterdam for Harry Styles pop-up store

Hundreds of fans gathered at a pop-up store in Amsterdam's Looiersgracht to purchase merchandise and music following the release of Harry Styles' new album. The store's opening precedes the singer's t...