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Cows at Het Kooghuis perform their 'cow dance' again: children from Uitgeest cheer along the fence

Cows at Het Kooghuis in Uitgeest were released into the pasture for the first time this season after the ground became dry enough for grazing. Local children gathered along the fence to cheer as the a...

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Bistro Deux serves a nice appetizer board with amuse-bouches; the main course is somewhat disappointing (7-)

Bistro Deux in Heemstede, a family-run establishment since the 1980s, received a mixed review after a visit on Good Friday. While the appetizer platter was praised, the main course was considered disa...

Video | Joost Klein imitates Justin Bieber at Coachella festival

Families pay a fortune for theme park entry and parking, but affordable options are nearby

Dutch theme parks are preparing for a busy May holiday, but high entry and parking costs at major attractions can lead to families spending hundreds of euros. Smaller, more affordable parks like Sproo...

What do you call a woman who loses her best friend? Yanaika Zomer has no word for it

Journalist and poet Yanaika Zomer explores the emotional impact of losing a best friend in her latest column, noting the lack of a specific term for such a person. The piece comes as Zomer, who is the...

Justin Bieber scores with old hits thanks to Coachella but won't profit from it

Justin Bieber's older hits are climbing the charts following his viral Coachella performance where he was seen using a laptop on stage. Despite the surge in popularity, the singer will not financially...

Karlijn had an impressive CV, but her living room looked ‘very minimalist and cold’

Remote job interviews via platforms like Zoom have introduced candidates' private lives into the hiring process, leading some employers to judge applicants based on their home surroundings. Career coa...

More than 20 yellow signs on the Skinny Bridge: isn't there a better way?

Amsterdam residents and local politicians are criticizing the placement of 23 yellow warning signs on the iconic Magere Brug, which notify cyclists of bike removals for May 5th concert preparations. C...

'Super-complainers' file 25,000 reports about Schiphol, most complaints about notorious ‘Jumbo Jet’

A small group of 102 "frequent complainers" accounted for nearly half of the 386,730 noise complaints regarding Schiphol Airport last year. The Boeing 747-400, or "Jumbo Jet," was the specific aircraf...

Jordi Cruijff leans toward Spanish coach: Who is the best fit for Ajax?

Technical director Jordi Cruijff is reportedly favoring a Spanish manager to take over as the next head coach of Ajax. The club is currently searching for a candidate capable of addressing its recent ...

Innovative float makes debut at 79th Bollenstreek Flower Parade

The 79th edition of the Bloemencorso Bollenstreek features a revolutionary new mechanical float designed to move on all sides. Built by a dedicated team of volunteers, the innovative display includes ...

'I put a camera on teachers' heads to film PE class from their perspective.' Joyce Burger (26) wants to show children how broad science is

PhD candidate Joyce Burger is participating in the Expeditie NEXT science festival on May 1st to introduce children to the diverse world of scientific research. Burger, a movement scientist, uses inno...

Tickets for anniversary edition of Dam to Dam Run quickly sold out

Tickets for the 40th anniversary edition of the Dam tot Damloop sold out in just over an hour on Saturday morning. The 16.1-kilometer race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 20.

Local soaps, scrap leather bags and skateboards from friends: Haarlems Eigen spotlights local makers

A new pop-up concept store called Haarlems Eigen is set to open on April 18 at Spekstraat 5 in Haarlem. Founded by 26-year-old Luca van Beek, the shop aims to showcase local makers and their products ...

Readers rally behind ‘too long’ skûtsje Feije: ‘The Night Watch was also once shortened. Was that a good idea?’

The Haarlem municipal harbor service has ordered the traditional skûtsje Feije to leave its mooring at Nieuwe Gracht for exceeding the 15-meter length limit by 50 centimeters. This decision has spark...

Haarlem cheerleader Sascha (29) goes all out one last time in America: 'You're absolutely exhausted'

Sascha Mengerink, a 29-year-old cheerleader from Haarlem, is set to compete in the World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando for the second and final time. This tournament marks the end of her profe...

Screen time | Do parents look at themselves enough in digital parenting?

Tech reporter Rutger Otto attended a parents' evening focused on healthy screen usage for his weekly 'Schermtijd' column. The piece explores whether parents adequately reflect on their own digital hab...

75-year-old Jan Campert School concludes anniversary week with circus acts: ‘Steering is done from your hips and with your arms’

The Jan Campertschool in Driehuis celebrated its 75th anniversary with a special festive week for its students. The celebrations concluded on Friday with a series of circus performances put on by the ...

Facade damaged in house fire in Beverwijk

A house fire on Waalstraat in Beverwijk caused damage to a building's facade late Friday night around 11:00 PM. The fire originated from a trash bag leaning against the residence that caught fire, lea...

Mystery: did you know about this secret church at the Begijnhof?

The Begijnhof in Amsterdam is well-known for its peaceful atmosphere and the English Reformed Church, but it also contains a second, lesser-known secret church. This hidden place of worship is located...

According to bassist Dominic Seldis, every Amsterdammer must do these 5 things

WhatsApp ticket resale groups without price limits: "You sometimes pay double"

WhatsApp groups are increasingly being used to resell festival tickets at inflated prices, bypassing regulated platforms like TicketSwap that impose price caps. Venues such as Amsterdam's Paradiso are...

Janny labeled a 'money-grubber' for rightly reclaiming modest sum from late sister

Janny is attempting to recover a small amount of money owed to her late sister by a company that is demanding an expensive notarial deed to process the refund. Despite the existence of an inheritance ...

IJmuiden Port Festival puts more emphasis on the region: ‘We want to reveal the IJmond's true raw character’

The Havenfestival IJmuiden is scheduled to take place on June 27 and 28 at the Trawlerkade. This year's edition will place a stronger emphasis on the IJmond region and its local character compared to ...

'You don't want to drive away customers': Fairground industry caught between inflation and public demands

Fairground operators are struggling to balance rising operational costs, such as fuel and insurance, with the need to keep prices affordable for visitors. Despite the financial pressure from inflation...

Liberation Day IJmond remains small-scale: ‘You also wait 45 minutes for the Python’

The IJmond Liberation Day festival in Park Westerhout is preparing for its upcoming event, with organizers emphasizing their commitment to keeping the celebration small-scale and local. Volunteers hav...

Donja (55) has been plagued by rats in her social housing for four years: 'It's so dirty and terrible'

Donja Maerten, a 55-year-old chronically ill resident, has been living with a persistent rat infestation in her social rental home for four years. Despite her ongoing complaints, housing association Y...

Soprano Claron McFadden took one step off the plane and knew: 'Amsterdam is my home'

Destroyed by gossip or a cruel meme? Univé to pay for your psychologist: ‘This is fantastic’

Dutch insurer Univé has introduced a new coverage option within its home insurance policies to provide financial and practical assistance to victims of cyberbullying and online stalking. This initiat...