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Video | Arie from B&B Vol liefde confirms 'relationship' with Caroline

Arie from the reality show B&B Vol liefde has officially confirmed he is in a relationship with Caroline. The couple met during the filming of the series, where Arie successfully pursued the B&B owner...

Albert Heijn's pepernoten arrive earlier each year, while Ajax newcomers arrive later

Better healthcare for women could yield 3 billion euros, as many currently struggle for years

Providing better healthcare for working women could save more than 3 billion euros by reducing long-term absenteeism caused by undiagnosed hormonal and physical conditions. Research from Amsterdam UMC...

Win tickets for the biggest Acda en de Munnik concert ever at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam

Acda en de Munnik are hosting their largest concert ever at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam, featuring various guest performers like Maan and Typhoon. Fans can enter a contest to win tickets for the ...

In Love is Blind you date with a wall in between: You're more likely to give it a chance

The Dutch adaptation of the dating show Love is Blind has premiered on Netflix, featuring singles who form emotional connections from behind walls before meeting in person. Hosted by Nicolette van Dam...

Martine van Os to leave Tijd voor MAX soon: The curtain falls

Martine van Os is stepping down from her long-running role at the television program Tijd voor MAX because the network requires a fixed duo for the show. At 69 years old, the presenter intends to tran...

UvA apologizes for firing Jewish staff during the war: 'Should never have taken this long'

The University of Amsterdam has unveiled a new memorial and issued a formal apology for the wartime dismissal of its Jewish staff. The university also updated its historical records to recognize dozen...

Erwin was murdered by his best friend, who also served as a pallbearer: 'I still can't wrap my head around it'

Erwin Laan, a 26-year-old bartender, was shot and killed by his best friend in a Beverwijk café in July 2004. His family remains in shock because the perpetrator acted as a pallbearer and offered the...

French inflation rises sharply due to higher fuel prices

France is facing rising inflation reaching 3.4 percent, largely due to record-high fuel prices impacting the economy. The French government plans to provide financial support to vulnerable households ...

Will Parliament agree to a new tax for investors and savers? Here is what to expect

The Dutch cabinet is facing opposition over proposed changes to wealth taxation in box 3, which aims to tax actual investment gains but risks impacting smaller savers. To offset budget gaps created by...

Alkmaar bans Israeli football fans: ‘They would likely stay in Amsterdam’

Authorities in Alkmaar have banned Israeli football supporters from an upcoming match, citing severe safety risks and the recent violence surrounding the Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv game in Amsterdam. The d...

Rapper Quavo reveals he is a father: 'A blessing'

Rapper Quavo has publicly revealed that he is a father, describing the experience as a blessing that has given him a new perspective on life. While he shared a video of his daughter on social media, h...

Forest ranger Jocelyn enjoys her work: "So many different plants in one square meter"

Ranger Jocelyn de Kwant and reporter Stephan Roest explored the nature area along the Liede river near Haarlem to identify various plants. The pair successfully used observational techniques and a dig...

56 reports of demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week

The municipality of Haarlem processed 56 permit applications last week, including requests for building renovations, roof extensions, and tree removals. The filings also feature applications for upcom...

Four minors arrested for arson in abandoned villa on Amsteldijk-Noord

Police have arrested four minors for an arson attack at a vacant villa on Amsteldijk-Noord. The property had been sold in July but remained unoccupied due to a previous squatting incident, and authori...

Foreign companies invest more in the Netherlands again after years of decline

After years of decline between 2018 and 2025, foreign investment in the Netherlands is showing signs of recovery. De Nederlandsche Bank notes that while capital flows are increasing, much of the activ...

Monica Geuze shared her favorite snack, but her followers didn't believe it

Influencer Monica Geuze sparked skepticism among her followers after posting a video of herself eating tomato paste straight from a tube. While some fans suspect she is conducting a social experiment ...

Energy and water consumption of data centers often remains secret across Europe

Journalists have filed an official complaint with the European Commission to demand greater transparency regarding the energy and water usage of data centers. Industry secrecy and lobbying efforts hav...

Acda en de Munnik to perform one-off show at Olympic Stadium in June

Dutch duo Acda en de Munnik will perform a one-off concert at Amsterdam's Olympic Stadium on June 19, 2027. The show will feature guest appearances from various musical colleagues and coincides with t...

Three Amsterdammers arrested for fatal shooting in Overasselt, automatic rifle found

Authorities have arrested three Amsterdam residents aged 19 to 25 in connection with a fatal shooting in Overasselt that left a security guard dead and two police officers injured. During subsequent r...