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Johan and Gerard have been together for 62 years: ‘My landlady forbade female visitors, we laughed about that’

Gerard Lubbers and Johan de Graauw have been together for 62 years after meeting in an Amsterdam gay bar. The couple married after 40 years of partnership, noting that they were unable to wed sooner b...

Tea with Guus Oesterreicher (50PLUS): Making life pleasant for people under 50 too

Guus Oesterreicher, the 50PLUS party leader for Amsterdam's municipal elections, aims to improve city safety, increase police presence, and appoint an Alderman for the Elderly. He emphasizes that his ...

91-year-old Judi Dench to release memoirs in November

British actress Judi Dench is scheduled to release her autobiography, "Is It Too Late to Make a Run For It?", on November 3, 2026. The announcement regarding the publication was made by St. Martin's P...

No night trains around Amsterdam this weekend, limited service during the day

Due to engineering works by ProRail at Amsterdam Centraal, there will be no trains running at night this coming Saturday and Sunday. Daytime rail traffic on several routes around the Dutch capital wil...

Go wild, no eye bags: this house party for over-27s is coming to Haarlem

The house music event Love House is coming to the venue Houtbaar in Haarlem on Friday, March 13. Specifically targeting attendees over the age of 27, the party is designed to allow guests to enjoy a n...

Amsterdam children with mobility issues can now use multiple modes of transport

Lieve was abandoned as a baby 22 years ago in De Pijp

Lieve, who was abandoned as a newborn in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood 22 years ago, is searching for her identity in a new podcast series by AT5. The series explores her personal journey alongside...

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'I was really ready for an ice cream again': Ice cream parlors in Velsen open early due to nice weather

Several ice cream parlors in the municipality of Velsen have opened their doors early due to pleasant weather. This includes the Bonasera shop in IJmuiden, which officially started its season on Satur...

'I read two books over the holidays,' but most Vellesan College students read too little

Vellesan College has introduced a new school library to encourage students to read more frequently. Lower-grade students were given the opportunity to explore the new facility on Tuesday morning as pa...

March for women's safety in seaside resort Zandvoort: 'This affects everyone, not just women'

Residents and local politicians in Zandvoort are organizing a march on March 8, International Women's Day, to advocate for women's safety. The event aims to raise awareness about the lack of safety wo...

Memorial on Amstelveld for Maxime (22) killed in skiing accident

A memorial site has been established at Amstelveld in Amsterdam for 22-year-old Maxime Chervet, who died in an avalanche during a skiing trip in Switzerland. Chervet, a local resident and football pla...

These students say goodbye to the Amsterdam Maritime School: ‘It feels strange to study at a dying program’

Shift to nice weather makes us happy: 'But do take a moment to appreciate it'

The official start of meteorological spring has brought sunny weather following a long period of grey and rainy conditions. This shift is expected to boost people's moods and increase activity levels ...

Experts sound alarm after study: Half of teens consume 90 sugar cubes a week from soft drinks

A new study reveals that teenagers aged 12 to 16 consume an average of 9.5 glasses of sugary drinks per week, with half of them reaching 16.5 glasses. Experts are urging the new government to implemen...

'I've reeled Willeke in.' Rings, cake and a special venue. Everything for the perfect day at the Ruiterhuys Bridal Fair

Het Ruiterhuys in Castricum recently hosted its fifth bridal fair, featuring a new event space called "the Barn." The converted indoor riding arena was inaugurated by the venue's owners, Frank and Nik...

Women exercising together in Schalkwijk

A low-threshold exercise group in Haarlem's Schalkwijk district is helping local women stay active in a safe and private environment specifically designed for those who prefer to exercise away from me...

For left-wing IJburg residents, ideals outweigh practical problems

Residents of the IJburg neighborhood in Amsterdam discuss their continued support for GroenLinks ahead of the municipal elections, prioritizing ideological goals like social equality. Despite facing c...

What is happening to the legendary Zalencentrum Velserduin building? Personal training studio Goos PTC takes over

Personal training studio Goos PTC has begun renovating the former Zalencentrum Velserduin building on Velserduinplein. Co-owner Jeffrey Goos expects the transformation to be completed and ready for us...

Splinter Chabot premieres book in theater: 'Not a glorified drinks party'

Splinter Chabot premiered his third novel, Twee Prinsen, at the Internationaal Theater Amsterdam on Monday evening. The event was styled as a theatrical premiere featuring music and dance rather than ...

Community police officer Jerry Ramdayal on his mission in the neighborhood: ‘I really want to help people move forward’

Jerry Ramdayal, a 59-year-old neighborhood police officer, reflects on his lifelong dream of joining the force and his dedication to fighting injustice. He emphasizes that his mission is to genuinely ...

11 red flags to recognize a toxic relationship: ‘It starts as a fairytale, it ends in intimate terror’

Publicist Yesim Candan has released a book identifying eleven red flags of toxic relationships to help prevent femicide and intimate terror. The work highlights that a woman is murdered every eight da...

Alderman: Consequences of prolonged elevator failures 'unacceptable' but landlords responsible

Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels has labeled long-term elevator malfunctions in apartment buildings as unacceptable after a resident missed chemotherapy due to a broken lift. While the city maintains that...

The sun feels good, but how harmful is it in March? 'UV intensity can already be high in spring'

The Netherlands is expecting spring-like weather this week with temperatures reaching 18 degrees and high sun intensity. Experts warn that UV levels can be strong even in early March, suggesting the e...

Diary of a Die-Hard: Dying is Not on My Agenda

This article presents a collection of diary entries written by a cancer patient over the past several months. The entries offer a personal look into the daily realities of living with the disease, cap...

Turkish mosques postpone prayer on election night: "Don't choose between faith and civic duty"

Several Turkish mosques in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands are delaying their night prayers by one hour on election night to allow worshippers to vote before polls close. This initiative aims to ...

With the time capsule buried, the renovation of Eigenwijze can truly begin: ‘It will soon be your school!’

Construction of the new building for Kindcentrum Eigenwijze has officially started with the burial of a time capsule on Monday morning at the Visserstraat site. Four students participated in the cerem...

From the world's best bar in Mexico to the Stadhouderskade: ‘What Amsterdam lacks is service’

Unfair and harmful: ‘motherhood penalty’ pushes women into a financially vulnerable position

Psychologist Thijs Launspach highlights the 'baby penalty,' a phenomenon where women often experience significant financial setbacks and career stagnation after having children. In contrast, men’s c...