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Local residents unhappy with F-35 flyovers at final Zandvoort Grand Prix
Residents and nature conservationists in the Middenduin area are protesting against a planned military flypast by F-35s and other aircraft ahead of the final Formula 1 Grand Prix in Zandvoort. The Sti...
Baby Shark boy makes comeback as K-pop artist
Park Geonroung, the boy from the viral Baby Shark video, is debuting as a K-pop artist ten years after his initial success. The seventeen-year-old will release his first single titled Wave this Thursd...
Car completely burned out in Zwanenburg, police investigate arson
A car was completely destroyed by a fire on the Weerenweg in Zwanenburg during the night. The fire department prevented the flames from spreading to nearby structures, and police are currently investi...
Post Malone engaged to partner Christy Lee
American musician Post Malone has become engaged to his partner, Christy Lee. The news was confirmed by outlets reporting on social media footage of Lee wearing an engagement ring and a "Bride to be" ...
Unemployment in the Netherlands rises slightly to 4 percent
Unemployment in the Netherlands rose slightly to 4 percent in July, up from 3.8 percent in June. This increase represents a total of 404,000 unemployed individuals, with a slightly higher rise observe...
Lowlands campsite opens today: meet the mastermind behind its design
As the Lowlands festival campsite opens, the media highlights the creative mastermind behind the event's iconic branding, including its unique typography and tent designs. A special feature offers an ...
Preventive stop-and-frisk measures start today in Zuidoost: "I'm afraid to go out at night"
Starting today, parts of Amsterdam Zuidoost, including the H-buurt, K-buurt, and Nelson Mandelapark, have been designated as high-risk security areas following a surge in gun-related violence. Mayor F...
Still getting vaccinated against COVID? The new round is starting, but it is available to fewer and fewer people
The Netherlands is starting a new COVID-19 vaccination round next month, with appointments becoming available starting next week. However, the vaccine will be accessible to fewer people compared to pr...
Nearly 5 percent more mortgages taken out in the first half of the year
The Dutch Land Registry (Kadaster) reports a 4.6 percent increase in mortgage registrations during the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2023. Nearly 217,000 new mortgages were iss...
Founder of Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison for fraud
The founder of the Chinese real estate company China Evergrande Group has been sentenced to life in prison for fraud and bribery. In addition to the prison term, all of his personal assets will be con...
Prost! Oktoberfest comes to the Veerplas in Haarlem
The first edition of the Haarlems Oktoberfest is set to take place at the Veerplas in Haarlem. Attendees can enjoy traditional German festivities including beer, bratwurst, and live music.
Limburg's Franka proved to be a formidable negotiator with her Picasso ceramic ashtray
Why didn't the alderman disclose the Oostbrug cost explosion sooner? Council demands answers today
Amsterdam City Councillor Melanie van der Horst faces a parliamentary debate regarding her failure to inform the council about a significant cost increase for the Oostbrug project before the recent el...
Middenmeer sports clubs launch safety trial: No one cycles alone in the dark
Sports clubs at Sportpark Middenmeer in Amsterdam are launching a pilot program this autumn to improve member safety when traveling to and from the club after dark. The initiative, which includes the ...
Sandra Bullock was not allowed to talk about her late partner's illness: 'That was his wish'
Sandra Bullock has spoken publicly for the first time about the illness of her late partner, Bryan Randall. Randall passed away at age 57 from ALS, a condition he had wished to keep private.
What is the easiest way to get to Zandvoort for the F1 weekend?
This weekend's Formula 1 Grand Prix in Zandvoort will result in significant traffic restrictions, including road closures in and around the area. Organizers advise race fans to use public transport, s...
Over a thousand bicycle accidents in Haarlem in the last five years, these are the most dangerous spots
Data from the comparison site Independer reveals that cyclists in Haarlem were involved in at least 1,348 traffic accidents over the past five years. The report identifies specific locations in the ci...
Three times cheaper and faster: according to its creators, a tunnel under the IJ is a much better idea than the Oostbrug
