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Jelani (52) and Bobby (20): I would prefer to live at home forever, or take my parents with me when I move out

Another Amsterdam game studio collapses: development costs keep rising while gamers refuse to pay more

There is more to life than opera, says mezzo-soprano Maria Fiselier: ‘A show like Beste Zangers might not be your taste, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad, right?’

Netflix to release Jessica Simpson documentary next year

Netflix has announced an upcoming documentary set for release next year detailing the life and career of American singer and actress Jessica Simpson. The film will explore various aspects of her profe...

Impact of Iran war on energy bills is limited, says ABN Amro

ABN Amro reports that although the conflict in Iran is driving up energy prices, the overall impact on the energy bills of households in the Netherlands remains limited for the time being.

Average earner squeezed out of housing market: only a thousand homes remain affordable

Single homebuyers in the Netherlands are facing extreme difficulty entering the housing market due to rising costs and a severe lack of affordable properties. Without personal savings, inheritance, or...

US switches to winter-grade gasoline early to lower pump prices

The United States government has decided to allow the earlier sale of winter-grade gasoline to help lower fuel prices at the pump. This measure aims to reduce consumer costs and address concerns regar...

Cabinet condemns Israeli plan to expand Jerusalem in occupied territory: ‘The situation is worsening further’

The Dutch government, led by Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten, has joined France, Germany, Italy, and the UK in condemning Israel's decision to expand a settlement in occupied Jerusalem. Officials exp...

Paid Sion-Ajax livestream via Kijk failed for first fifteen minutes, fans furious

When it comes to ice cream, Italians have been setting the tone in Amsterdam for centuries. How did that happen?

Municipality invests 200,000 euro pilot in Sportpark Middenmeer safety

Wouter Laumans and Paul Vugts on the unknown identity of ‘Lucky’: ‘This case is fascinating’

Bitcoin tops $70,000 for the first time in over two months

Bitcoin has surged past 70,000 dollars for the first time in over two months. This increase follows actions by US Treasury Secretary Scott Besset to lower the country's bond yields.

Back to school: an educational psychologist’s guide to managing September stress

As the new school year begins, many parents are experiencing difficulty transitioning back into daily routines. An educational psychologist shares practical tips to help manage and reduce this so-call...

Sam Smith experiences mutual love for the first time: 'Hardly ever sang about it'

Sam Smith's new album, Hazel Eyes, features songs about the artist's relationship with fiancé Christian Cowan. For the first time, Smith writes about and experiences mutual love, a theme that was pre...

Higher interest rates hit treasury: spending to rise to 12 billion euros by 2027

Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen expects state interest expenses to rise to approximately 12 billion euros by 2027. These projections were released in the lead-up to Prinsjesdag, reflecting the sig...

Questions remain for opposition after intense debate on East Bridge, but Van der Horst reiterates: What I did is proper

Bankzitters to get their first original series on Videoland starting in September

The Dutch YouTube collective Bankzitters will launch their first series, titled Overleven in het Wild, on the streaming service Videoland starting September 12. In the show, the five members will atte...

Labor dispute after chocolate controversy: law firm Stibbe wrongfully withheld employee's pay

Nick Reiner's brother and sister testify in Rob and Michelle Reiner murder trial

The brother and sister of Nick Reiner have testified before a grand jury regarding the murder of their parents, director Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner. The public prosecutor in Los Angeles confirmed t...