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Entire neighborhood around Hortusplein now off-limits for stray bicycles

Authorities have expanded the bicycle parking ban to include sixteen streets surrounding the Hortusplein. Enforcement officers are now authorized to issue fines or remove any incorrectly parked bicycl...

Kim Kardashian attends Monaco GP with F1 driver Lewis Hamilton

Kim Kardashian's presence at the Monaco Grand Prix has reignited dating rumors with Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton. The reality star was spotted visiting the Ferrari paddock during the event.

Influencer trip ends with threats and a revelation about juvenile psychiatric detention

A sponsored trip involving fifty Dutch influencers ended in controversy after participant Anna Dobber reported being bullied during the vacation. The incident sparked an online witch hunt and threats,...

No emergency passports issued due to outage

A nationwide technical outage has prevented the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee from issuing emergency passports to travelers on Saturday. The cause of the malfunction and the expected time for a resol...

These former Goor residents fly the yellow Schoolfeest flag even outside Twente: ‘It’s really in my blood’

Former residents of Goor are continuing the tradition of flying the yellow Schoolfeest flag during the town's annual June festival, even after moving away from the Twente region. The flag serves as a ...

Feminist activists take action against the summer body: "Everyone has a beach body"

The feminist action group Dolle Mina's held a demonstration at the Grote Markt in Haarlem to challenge 'summer body' beauty standards. Using props and mock makeovers, the group promoted the message th...

Are you sure-footed and free from vertigo?

Journalist Dewi van Deurzen reflects on her lifelong experience with mountain hiking in an article for Mezza magazine. She emphasizes the narrow margin between enjoying scenic landscapes and encounter...

Lottie Hellingman has doubts: Should she buy an even bigger car than her last one?

Dutch actress Lottie Hellingman describes a highway drive where her daughter pressured her to buy a large SUV for their next car. The daughter criticized their temporary small lease vehicle and threat...

'They don't all come from my womb, but they are all in my heart.' Rianne wants to show the positive side of foster care. 'Every child deserves our tears'

Photographer Erik Zwiers is presenting an exhibition at the Heemskerk town hall to highlight the positive aspects of modern foster care. The project aims to contrast the history of orphanages with the...

Jazz old-fashioned? Not according to these young people: I'm surprised how busy it is every night

Lance Declemy founded the jazz student association Vivace in Amsterdam to provide a dedicated space for young people to perform and enjoy jazz music. Held at Theater de Richel, the bi-weekly jam sessi...

Music has played a prominent role in my life from an early age

Jolanda van den Dool, a 41-year-old ICU nurse from Haarlem, has been appointed as the new director of the Hillegom Music School starting July 1. She shares how music has played a significant role in h...

We need to look at weight loss differently, expert says: 'Weight-loss drugs are turning obesity care upside down'

Emeritus professor Chris Mulder states that weight loss medication is fundamentally changing obesity care in the Netherlands. Although the country is at the beginning of this major shift, it remains p...

Mother of Caroline van der Plas (BBB) dies after short illness: 'Glad we were with her this week'

The mother of BBB leader Caroline van der Plas passed away on Friday following a short illness. Van der Plas had recently taken a temporary leave of absence from the House of Representatives to care f...

IJmuiden port model restored to former glory. Scale model unearthed from Noordoostpolder forest

A historic scale model of the IJmuiden harbor, formerly used for scientific research, has been restored and opened to the public in the Noordoostpolder. The site was recently excavated from a forest w...

From collagen to panthenol and hyaluronic acid: what does each ingredient do? Experts explain

Experts explain the functions of popular skincare ingredients such as collagen, panthenol, and hyaluronic acid in achieving smooth and healthy skin. The article details how specific components like Vi...

Harry Styles thanks Amsterdam on the back of Het Parool: ‘Thank you for having us!’

Dune temperatures can swing from 70 degrees to frost in 24 hours

Jelle van de Helm and Henk Wijkhuisen highlight the extreme temperature fluctuations in National Park Zuid-Kennemerland, which can range from 70 degrees Celsius during the day to night frost. The area...

Livestock transporter Gerard became a vegetarian because of his grandson and is now the company's laughing stock

Gerard, a 55-year-old livestock transporter, is seeking a career change after his grandson's questions about the animals led him to become a vegetarian. He is currently facing workplace harassment due...

Caesar (21), Stijn (24) and Max (26) to walk the Camino and develop an AI mental health app on the way: 'The world will be our office'

Three friends, including Haarlem resident Max Helmantel, are embarking on a six-day, 120-kilometer Camino pilgrimage through Portugal starting in mid-August. During their trek, the trio will utilize A...

Jan Smit backtracks on ten-year-old promise to retire early

Dutch singer Jan Smit has announced that he will not be retiring any time soon, reversing a promise he made a decade ago. Although he previously stated he would retire at age forty, the artist now pla...

Steven Spielberg pays surprise visit to London quiz night about him

Director Steven Spielberg made a surprise appearance at a pub in London during a quiz night dedicated to his life and career. The 79-year-old filmmaker took over the event, with numerous videos of his...

He was responsible for our safety but missed dinner at home too often: ‘I didn’t do that well’

Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg, former Dutch National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism, reflects on his career and the personal toll of his high-pressure roles upon his retirement. Having overse...

Little support for fast food ban in Haarlem-East: 'We'll decide for ourselves whether we go to a snack bar'

A proposed ban on snack bars in the new Hart voor Oostpoort district in Haarlem has met with strong public opposition, according to a local newspaper poll. Over 75% of respondents disagree with the po...

Mystery: the story behind the statue on the Volkshotel canopy

The article explores the history and mystery behind the unique statue located on the canopy of the Volkshotel on Wibautstraat. This hotel is a well-known landmark in Amsterdam, and the piece aims to u...

Writer Jacob Bergsma is obsessed with numbers and the stories behind them

Writer Jacob Bergsma has published a new book titled 'Olympisch Oranje', adding to his extensive career in sports journalism. The author, who began writing in Leiden, is known for combining sports sta...

Sara and Tom take over Stefan Blom's greengrocer in Santpoort-Noord: 'In this shopping street, the shopkeepers are very connected'

Sara van Tunen and Tom Hoogendijk have taken over Groentewinkel By Steef in Santpoort-Noord from previous owner Stefan Blom. Renamed Toms Groente en Fruit, the shop located on the Hoofdstraat official...

More and more preschoolers are not going to school: "My child disappeared as a file into the background"

An increasing number of five- and six-year-old children in Amsterdam are staying home because schools cannot find suitable placements that provide the necessary specialized support for their developme...

Rapper Ye's concerts in the Netherlands to go ahead despite criticism, why is that?

American rapper Ye is scheduled to perform at the GelreDome in Arnhem this Saturday and Monday despite significant backlash over his history of antisemitic and pro-Nazi remarks. While the concerts fac...

Dutch people lose thousands of items in Ubers: from phones to a driving school sign

Uber's annual Lost & Found Index reveals that passengers in the Netherlands frequently forget items ranging from common electronics to unusual objects like driving school signs. While Dutch riders oft...

Justine’s (18) father has young-onset dementia: ‘I like caring for him, I find it difficult when I’m not with him’

Justine van den Berg, now 18, has been caring for her father since he was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia when she was 13. She explains that while the physical tasks of caregiving are manageable, th...