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Albert Heijn site and app back online, grocery deliveries resume Friday
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Albert Heijn site and app back online, grocery deliveries resume Friday

Albert Heijn has restored its website and app following a cyberattack that caused a week-long outage across Ahold Delhaize platforms. Customers can access account features immediately, while the abili...

Lemi Berhanu wins Amsterdam Marathon, Buze Diriba fastest woman in the Amsterdam Marathon
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Lemi Berhanu wins Amsterdam Marathon, Buze Diriba fastest woman in the Amsterdam Marathon

Ethiopian runners Lemi Berhanu and Buze Diriba claimed victory at the 51st Amsterdam Marathon, with Diriba setting a new women's course record. Despite cold and wet weather, both races featured compet...

Summary: League leader VZV deals new blow to national champion VOC
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Summary: League leader VZV deals new blow to national champion VOC

VZV remains the undefeated leader of the Super Handball League after a 30-26 victory over national champion VOC. Despite a strong start from the Amsterdam-based visitors, VZV dominated the second half...

22,000 homes at risk due to cabinet funding shortfall: ‘We must also solve the housing crisis’
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22,000 homes at risk due to cabinet funding shortfall: ‘We must also solve the housing crisis’

A lack of government funding for public transport infrastructure threatens the construction of 22,000 new homes across the Netherlands. Stakeholders warn that these housing projects are at risk becaus...

Long wait times at Schiphol due to electronic passport control failure
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Long wait times at Schiphol due to electronic passport control failure

Schiphol Airport is facing significant passenger delays after a technical failure incapacitated its automated eGate passport control system on Sunday morning. Royal Netherlands Marechaussee officers a...

Kees Jan and Lynn from B&B Vol liefde end their dating adventure
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Kees Jan and Lynn from B&B Vol liefde end their dating adventure

Kees Jan and Lynn, who met after the reunion of the television program B&B Vol liefde, have ended their dating relationship. Lynn confirmed that she decided to break things off with Kees Jan, though s...

Celebrating ADE without breaking the bank? These 7 parties cost 25 euros or less
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Celebrating ADE without breaking the bank? These 7 parties cost 25 euros or less

The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) features seven budget-friendly parties that cost 25 euros or less. These events offer diverse musical experiences, including techno, house, and EDM, at various venues t...

Berhanu wins the Amsterdam Marathon
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Berhanu wins the Amsterdam Marathon

Lemi Berhanu won the Amsterdam Marathon with a time of 2:03:31, finishing just ahead of the previous course record. Noah Schutte finished as the fastest Dutch participant, completing the race in 2:09:...

Amsterdam Marathon runners face raw autumn weather on Sunday, next week starts drier and sunnier
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Amsterdam Marathon runners face raw autumn weather on Sunday, next week starts drier and sunnier

Runners participating in the Amsterdam Marathon on Sunday contended with cold, wet weather and challenging winds. Meteorologists predict a brief period of drier, sunnier weather early next week before...

Two injured in house fire in the East
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Two injured in house fire in the East

Two people were injured after a fire broke out in an apartment complex on Maria Telkesstraat in Amsterdam's Oost district early this morning. Emergency services brought the blaze under control within ...

The Greenhouse | I prefer to jump on the facts rather than the barricade
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The Greenhouse | I prefer to jump on the facts rather than the barricade

A climate journalist explores the tension between objective reporting and the pressure to advocate for systemic change to combat the climate crisis. The author concludes that journalists should remain...

WATCH: Follow the Amsterdam Marathon live
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WATCH: Follow the Amsterdam Marathon live

Ultrarunner Rick van der Burg is running the Amsterdam Marathon while carrying a 15-kilogram backpack to broadcast his experience live. He started the 42-kilometer race at 9:00 AM with the goal of fin...

Is there anything better than the smell of freshly baked bread? 7 bakeries in Haarlem
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Is there anything better than the smell of freshly baked bread? 7 bakeries in Haarlem

This article highlights seven notable bakeries in Haarlem, showcasing their unique specialties ranging from traditional Dutch sourdough to authentic French pastries. These local favorites, including h...

NH gets an exclusive look: this is what Amsterdam Marathon top runners eat for breakfast
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NH gets an exclusive look: this is what Amsterdam Marathon top runners eat for breakfast

Elite athletes participating in the Amsterdam Marathon prioritize simple, familiar meals in the days leading up to the race to avoid digestive distress. Whether opting for plain bread with honey or tr...

Trade with Russia remains lucrative, but companies face risks
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Trade with Russia remains lucrative, but companies face risks

Despite 21 rounds of European Union sanctions against Russia, some businesses continue to profit by using third-party countries to bypass export restrictions. Experts warn that while such trade is luc...

Vater-Müller organ in Oude Kerk turns 300: I feel like king of the world when I play
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Vater-Müller organ in Oude Kerk turns 300: I feel like king of the world when I play

The Vater-Müller organ at the Oude Kerk is celebrating its 300th anniversary with a weekend-long musical marathon. Organists and visitors alike praise the instrument for its unique, powerful, and hig...

Party under fire, poor polls, but VVD leadership preaches calm: what is happening behind the scenes
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Party under fire, poor polls, but VVD leadership preaches calm: what is happening behind the scenes

The VVD is facing political pressure and poor polling, leading to criticism of party leader Dilan Yesilgöz. Despite these challenges, the party leadership maintains that there is no cause for panic a...

Chantal Janzen pleased with first theater performance in ten years
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Chantal Janzen pleased with first theater performance in ten years

Chantal Janzen has returned to the musical stage after ten years to star as Sally Bowles in the production of Cabaret. The actress celebrated her successful premiere in Amsterdam, where she was joined...

Man falls into IJ at NDSM wharf and is rescued by fire department
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Man falls into IJ at NDSM wharf and is rescued by fire department

Emergency services successfully rescued a man who fell into the IJ river near the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam-Noord late this evening. The man was pulled to safety by firefighters and transported home by ...

Stellantis to hire hundreds of additional engineers in coming years
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Stellantis to hire hundreds of additional engineers in coming years

Stellantis plans to hire hundreds of new engineers as part of a multi-billion euro investment strategy running through 2030. While the company aims for growth, it is also being sued by several organiz...