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110 years of Schiphol: what you still recognize

Schiphol Airport celebrates its 110th anniversary by reflecting on its growth from a muddy field into a massive international transport hub. Historical landmarks, including an old control tower and en...

Why a carton of apple juice quadrupled in price while sugar only rose by 4 cents, and how you can benefit

A retrospective analysis of grocery prices from twenty years ago reveals significant and sometimes irrational price increases for common items like coffee and beer. The article suggests that consumers...

Data vault must be investigated according to childcare benefits victim and entrepreneur Gülşah Aknipar

Victims of the childcare benefits scandal are demanding a formal investigation into a hidden digital vault containing millions of documents to determine if the Tax and Customs Administration intention...

LIVE Eredivisie | Ajax looks for first home win against Excelsior since 2023

Ajax played to a 2-2 draw against Excelsior at home, extending their winless streak against the club to five matches. Despite a late push led by debutant Tolu Arokodare, Ajax was unable to overcome th...

Companies prefer AI over new recruits and are now facing a problem: Who will be the seniors of the future?

Employers in the Netherlands are increasingly using AI to perform entry-level tasks, leading to a decline in hiring young professionals. Experts warn that this short-term strategy threatens the future...

Filmmaker Ulrich Seidl shows the abyss of ordinary citizens at Eye: ‘I show what people do not want to see’

The Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam is currently hosting a retrospective exhibition dedicated to the Austrian filmmaker Ulrich Seidl. The showcase explores his provocative filmography, which frequently ex...

Journalist Malou (25) takes self-defense classes after incident: 'The man in the tracksuit kept appearing at that deserted business park near Sloterdijk'

Journalist Malou Hart has begun taking Krav Maga self-defense classes after feeling unsafe due to persistent sightings of a suspicious man near Sloterdijk. Her instructor, Ronny Ali, teaches that awar...

After the passing of beloved former band member Paul van Bruystegem, Triggerfinger is back with a new record: ‘We were in his slipstream, that wasn’t always easy’

Belgian rock band Triggerfinger has returned with a new album, Tarmac, following the death of their long-time bassist Paul van Bruystegem. The band, now a duo consisting of Ruben Block and Mario Gooss...

From porem and gap to yusu: choose your favorite from these ten Amsterdam words

Het Parool has compiled a list of ten words deemed the most iconic to Amsterdam, following hundreds of reader submissions. The list features a mix of historical Yiddish terms and contemporary street s...

Bolle Jos has become 'too hot': even the cartels now doubt his ability to make money for them

Fugitive drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers is losing his status as a key figure in the international cocaine trade following multiple failed shipments. Cartels are increasingly doubting his effectivenes...

People with failed filler treatments can visit the filler clinic: 'A woman ordered her fillers from a Chinese webshop and injected them into her own nose'

The OLVG hospital in Amsterdam has launched a specialized clinic to treat patients suffering from complications related to cosmetic fillers. The initiative comes as reports of adverse reactions, inclu...

Relationship psychologist Anne de Jong (55): 'It’s never about that cup in the dishwasher, there’s something deeper going on'

Relationship psychologist Anne de Jong discusses her transient upbringing in Amsterdam and the importance she places on domestic stability for her children. She also explains that minor conflicts in r...

Amsterdam Cringe Festival promises plenty of stomach aches (and not just from laughing)

The Amsterdam Cringe Festival invites storytellers to share their most embarrassing personal experiences involving misunderstandings and awkward encounters. The event explores the complex and often pa...

These were the best-selling books at Scheltema this week

Bo, the simple sister of star restaurant Bougainville, is nowhere near as affordable as it claims

Bo has launched in Amsterdam as a casual sister restaurant to the high-end Bougainville, led by chef Tim Golsteijn. Critics are questioning whether the establishment effectively delivers on its promis...

The Amsterdam of Volt faction leader Juliet Broersen: ‘At snack bar Marja they’ve seen me in every state: after work, soaked, hungover’

Juliet Broersen, the Amsterdam city council faction leader for Volt, enjoys visiting several local spots in her free time. Her favorite locations include Snackbar Marja, the cafe De Oranjerie for ches...

Artist Michiel Voet on The Pioneer: 'Confusion is a great starting point to activate thinking'

Visual artist and theater maker Michiel Voet explores the complexities of personal sacrifice and Western identity in his new performance, The Pioneer. This production serves as the final installment o...

Ajax scores nineteen times in six Eredivisie matches: can Míchel's team keep this up?

Ajax has experienced a significant offensive resurgence, scoring nineteen goals in their first six matches of the Eredivisie season. This performance marks a sharp improvement over last year and puts ...

Actress Margôt Ros (61): ‘We shared life’s pain and saw the humor in it’

Actress Margôt Ros, age 61, is featured in the new television series Bovensloters. In a candid interview, she discusses her Brabant upbringing, her life in Amsterdam, and the profound impact of a tra...

A bunch of bicycle stretchers and one automobile: this is what Amsterdam's first ambulance service looked like

Around 1900, the newly formed municipal health service in Amsterdam launched the city's first ambulance operation using bicycle-mounted stretchers. This service was created to respond to various local...