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Peter Gillis sentenced to prison for tax fraud and community service for assaulting ex

Dutch real estate entrepreneur Peter Gillis has been sentenced by a court in Den Bosch to 18 months in prison, with six months suspended, for tax fraud. Additionally, Gillis received 60 hours of commu...

Cruise line: People on board Hondius ‘very united’

The situation aboard the Dutch cruise ship Hondius is reported as calm and cohesive, with no passengers currently exhibiting hantavirus symptoms. A spokesperson for Oceanwide Expeditions stated that w...

Christina Curry calls stories about Patricia Paay's health 'outrageous'

Christina Curry has criticized media reports concerning her mother Patricia Paay's health as "outrageous" following claims that it was deteriorating. Curry expressed her frustration with the coverage ...

Third edition of IJmond Liberation Day is exactly as it should be. 'I dreamed it would pour with rain'

The third edition of the Bevrijdingsdag IJmond festival was a major success, with organizers reporting favorable weather throughout the day. Despite initial fears of heavy rain, the sun emerged at 11 ...

Relieved Naomi feels vindicated by Ali B's prison sentence; rapper appeals to Supreme Court

Dutch rapper Ali B has been sentenced to three years in prison for two counts of rape, a verdict his legal team intends to appeal at the Supreme Court. A lawyer for one of the victims stated that the ...

Many windmills open for National Mill Day this weekend

Several mills in Haarlem and surrounding areas will be open to the public this coming Saturday and Sunday for National Mill Day. The event allows visitors to explore these historic structures and see ...

Comedian Rachid Larouz serves Moroccan tanjia with punchlines at new Comedy Club West

Alderman De Raadt scraps general smoking ban for Haarlem sports and play areas: ‘Unenforceable’

Haarlem Sport Alderman Eva de Raadt has rejected a city council proposal to implement a smoking ban across all sports and play areas in the city. De Raadt cited legal limitations under the Tobacco and...

Video | Airen Mylene moved by song ahead of breast surgery: 'I feel honored'

Nine violent incidents in two months at De Oeverlanden cruising spot

Police have received nine reports of anti-gay violence over the past two months at De Oeverlanden, a known cruising spot in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Victims have been subjected to verbal abuse, spitting,...

K3 hits the studio with Donnie for first-ever collaboration

Belgian girl group K3 and Dutch rapper Donnie have teamed up to record 'Schaduw', the official 'Foute Anthem' for radio station Qmusic. This collaboration marks the first time in the group's history t...

13-year-old boys open up about vaping: ‘It started with peer pressure, now I’m addicted’

Three 13-year-old boys share their personal struggles with vaping addiction and the influence of peer pressure. They highlight the ease with which minors can illegally purchase vapes through social me...

Ali B victim tells her story on RTL Tonight

The victim of rapper Ali B, who was assaulted during a writing camp in Heiloo, will share her story on the television program RTL Tonight this Thursday evening. Her lawyer, Bernard Sprenger, announced...

The kickoff of the winners' ball: From badminton to pickleball and volleyball to street dance

Haarlems Dagblad and IJmuider Courant have launched a series of features to celebrate local sports champions after receiving a large number of reader submissions. The coverage spans a diverse range of...

Wijk aan Zee puzzles for the win in Café De Zon: Which team finishes 1,000 pieces fastest? 'We mainly expect a lot of fun'

On Friday night, Café De Zon will host a puzzle competition for six teams from Wijk aan Zee and Beverwijk. Participants will have three hours to complete a 1,000-piece puzzle in a social and festive ...

Jamie (D66) to face mother (VVD) in Castricum council chamber after all: ‘We have mixed feelings’

Jamie Shalders of the D66 party is joining the Castricum municipal council following the departure of candidate-alderman Erik Hordijk. This appointment means he will serve alongside his mother, Renata...

The World Cup is coming: Were you there in the USA in 1994 or Mexico in 1986? Let us know

Ahead of the upcoming World Cup in North America, a Dutch news outlet is seeking memories from fans who attended the 1994 tournament in the USA or the 1986 event in Mexico. The call for stories specif...

Need energy for final exams? Skip the energy drinks

As national final exams begin, experts from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advise students to avoid energy drinks and sugary snacks for concentration. Marije Verwijs explains how the brain actually ...

Police see more violent incidents at cruising area in De Oeverlanden

‘Dino museum’ Naturalis opens branch (with T-Rex) at Amsterdam Zuidas

Successful children's clothing fair returns to De Hofstede in Velserbroek

Following the success of its first event in March, the Lucani second-hand children's clothing fair will return to De Hofstede in Velserbroek. The next edition of the fair is scheduled for Saturday, Ma...

Barrie Stevens is still ambitious after 60 years: "I couldn't have achieved this in England"

Actor and choreographer Barrie Stevens, now 82, is being honored as a North Holland icon for his prolific 60-year career in the Netherlands since arriving from England at age 17. He gained national fa...

Anneke's ground cover keeps disappearing. Farmer Tom: 'It might not be the plant itself, but your garden'

Anneke de Nobel from Haarlem sought advice from Farmer Tom because her lesser periwinkle ground cover keeps failing to grow. Tom suggests that the recurring issue may be caused by the specific conditi...

Pear drink without pears and smaller chocolate bars: these are the most misleading products of 2026

The 2026 nominations for the Gouden Windei award highlight the year's most misleading food products, such as pear juice primarily composed of apple juice and cheddar sauce with minimal cheese. Other n...

Summer holidays less popular due to fuel crisis

Rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are making summer vacations less popular among Europeans. High prices for both airline tickets and car travel are forcing many travelers ...

Longer free bicycle parking in municipal facilities from June 1, 2026

Starting June 1, 2026, Amsterdam will deactivate the access gates in its municipal bicycle parking garages to simplify use. From that date, bicycles can be parked for free for a maximum of seven days.

Mariska Bauer to go on theater tour with cooking show next year

Dutch presenter Mariska Bauer will launch an interactive theater tour titled "Maris, wat eten we vandaag" starting in early 2027. During the show, she will share personal stories with the audience whi...

Three lanes closed on A1 due to oil spill, major delays towards Amsterdam

Traffic on the A1 motorway towards Amsterdam is experiencing significant delays of up to 35 minutes due to an oil spill between Muiden and the Diemen junction. Three lanes have been closed while a spe...

Jane Fonda after death of ex-husband Ted Turner: I was never the same again

Actress Jane Fonda paid tribute to her ex-husband Ted Turner on Instagram following his death at the age of 87. Fonda, who was married to the media mogul for ten years, shared that she was never the s...

Cleanup at lock complex ‘unfortunately’ yields no jewelry, but jerrycans and a ‘strange’ orange capsule with 0.3 grams of cannabis

A community cleanup effort at the Noordersluisweg lock complex resulted in the collection of various discarded items, including jerry cans and tuna tins. Among the more unusual finds were a curious or...