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Third edition of Porn Film Festival Amsterdam: ‘Porn is so much more than a 10-minute jerk-off video’

Martijn Krabbé receives award for 'impressive voice-over work' in programs

Martijn Krabbé has been honored with the Voice Over Award 2026 for his outstanding voice-over work in numerous television programs. The award was announced on Radio Veronica, with the jury recognizin...

Jutta Leerdam, Femke Kok and other Olympians honored for unique Winter Games achievements: ‘It’s slowly starting to sink in’

Several Dutch skaters, including Jutta Leerdam and Femke Kok, were awarded royal honors for their achievements at the Winter Olympics in Milan. The group, which included individual speed skaters and t...

Griekspoor reaches round of 16 at ATP Dubai

Dutch number one Tallon Griekspoor advanced to the round of 16 at the ATP tournament in Dubai after a straight-sets victory over Finland's Otto Virtanen. Griekspoor won the match 6-3, 6-4 and is sched...

Anjet Daanje longlisted for International Booker Prize

Dutch author Anjet Daanje has been named to the longlist of the International Booker Prize for her novel "De herinnerde soldaat" (The Remembered Soldier). The prestigious award recognizes the best wor...

Rock trio Sjako! remains as idiosyncratic as ever on new album: 'Improvising is a form of communication for us'

The Haarlem-based rock band Sjako! has released a new double album titled 'Senior Citizens' after forty-five years, featuring a mix of understated songs and long improvisations. The band will perform ...

So-called academic Pieter Kuit ordered to repay over €300,000 in donations for COVID policy research

A Dutch court has ordered Pieter Kuit to repay more than 300,000 euros in donations he collected for an alleged study on COVID-19 policies. The court ruled that Kuit, who falsely claimed to be a maste...

Municipalities call AI voting aid Keus a dangerous experiment

The AI-powered voting aid Keus has been taken offline following criticism from the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG). The VNG described the tool as a dangerous experiment that could pote...

VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland: Debts written off too often

Dutch business organizations VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland have warned the House of Representatives that debt is being forgiven too frequently, claiming this trend negatively impacts entrepreneurs. The de...

Last chance for Zaandam man (22) given suspended sentence for reckless drive through Hoofddorp ending in crash

A 22-year-old man from Zaandam received a suspended prison sentence from a Haarlem police judge for a series of offenses, including a reckless driving incident in Hoofddorp. The defendant admitted to ...

Vanished: Kinheim merged in the late sixties after all

This article profiles Kinheim, a sports club from Haarlem that was re-established in 1920 and later merged in the late 1960s. It is the 22nd installment in a series focused on documenting defunct spor...

With tears in his eyes, Ferry Kock (1940-2026) said goodbye to EDO: ‘That club is deep in my heart’

Ferry Kock, a legendary figure at the Haarlem-based football club EDO, passed away on February 15. He played nearly 300 matches for the first team and later served as a successful coach for the club h...

Number of fireworks-related eye injuries increases further

The number of people with eye injuries from fireworks during the New Year's period reached 215, the highest total in twelve years. According to the Dutch Ophthalmological Society, half of the victims ...

National Sinterklaas arrival this year in Grave, Brabant

The national arrival of Sinterklaas will take place in Grave, North Brabant, this year. This traditional event marks the official start of the festive season in the Netherlands.

Maarten Paes is tenth Ajax goalkeeper in five years: how did the revolving door in goal come about?

Maarten Paes has become the tenth goalkeeper to play for Ajax in the last five years, highlighting a period of significant instability for the position at the club. The Dutch team has struggled to dev...

'Color can change your life'. Angela Besseling from Limmen sees more and more people opting for color analysis

Image stylist Angela Besseling reports a significant rise in the popularity of color analysis as more people seek to discover which shades suit them best. This growing interest focuses on identifying ...

Nowhere has as many parties in the city council as Almelo: ‘A rough political climate’

Almelo's city council is the most fragmented in the Netherlands, currently operating under a minority coalition within a harsh political environment. The situation became so dysfunctional that profess...

Fruit and vegetable prices under pressure due to extreme rainfall in Spain

Extreme rainfall and storms in Spain have destroyed a significant portion of the harvest, leading to a shortage of produce such as zucchinis, avocados, and strawberries. This supply disruption is expe...

Fire in garbage trucks? Batteries dumped in household waste often the cause

Fires in garbage trucks are frequently caused by batteries and accumulators improperly disposed of in household waste, according to Dutch waste processor HVC. Recent incidents in Heemskerk and Egmond-...

Truck with hidden cocaine cargo intercepted in Rijsenhout. ’I don't understand how my DNA ended up there’

In 2024, a truck carrying dozens of kilograms of cocaine hidden in a cooling compartment was intercepted in Rijsenhout, where part of the cargo was stolen. A 26-year-old suspect is facing a 45-month p...

Three years in prison and mandatory treatment for Haarlem man for abuse and child pornography

A 32-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to three years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment for several sexual offenses against eight minors. The court ruled that he manipulated vic...

Asylum minister rushed to Senate debate on first working day

New Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink attended an urgent Senate debate on his first day in office to discuss the extension of a law regarding biometric data for asylum seekers. The legislation must b...

Dispute over carnival parody of ABBA song headed to court

The Dutch carnival band De Kapotte Kachels and Universal Music Publishing are heading to court over a legal dispute regarding a parody of an ABBA song. The disagreement involves the band's track 'Dikk...

Damage after collision on A4 near Nieuw-Vennep

A car and a truck collided on the A4 highway near Nieuw-Vennep on Tuesday afternoon. The driver of the car was examined by ambulance personnel at the scene, though the extent of any injuries was not s...

A coffee with Peter van der Helm (Libertarian Party): Amsterdam now only a city for the rich

Peter van der Helm, leader of the Libertarian Party in Amsterdam, advocates for drastic cuts to the city's civil service and a significant reduction in regulations and taxes. Drawing inspiration from ...

Furious creator pulls AI voting guide offline after backlash in Haarlem and Leiden: ‘Step on a Lego brick’

Mark Keus has taken his AI-generated voting guide, Keus.nl, offline following backlash and threats. The decision came after city councils in Haarlem and Leiden expressed serious concerns about the too...

No trains to and from Amsterdam Zuid this weekend

There will be no train traffic to and from Amsterdam Zuid station on Saturday, February 28, and Sunday, March 1, due to renovation work. ProRail stated that the closure is necessary for the ongoing re...

Amsterdam allocates half a million euros to Kyiv

The city of Amsterdam has allocated €500,000 to assist the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, in restoring its energy infrastructure. This financial support is intended to help repair and maintain the city's ...

Emergency centers: more winter sports accidents so far this season

Dutch emergency centers ANWB and Eurocross report a rise in assistance requests following winter sports accidents this season compared to last year. Both organizations have already repatriated over 20...

Prosecutors demand 15 years and psychiatric treatment on appeal for killing sex worker

The Public Prosecution Service has requested a 15-year prison sentence and mandatory psychiatric treatment for 37-year-old Sander K. in an appeal case. K. is accused of raping and killing 34-year-old ...