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Michiel Huisman lands detective role in American series

Dutch actor Michiel Huisman has been cast as a detective in the upcoming NBC series 'What the Dead Know.' He will star alongside 'Orange Is the New Black' actress Taylor Schilling in the American prod...

More and more people starting cooking or baking services from their own kitchens

Inspired by social media and television shows like Heel Holland Bakt, an increasing number of people are starting food businesses from their home kitchens. However, authorities warn that 90% of these ...

Uitgeest Tolpad nearly finished, Heemskerk section must wait until 2028

The construction of a safer Tolpad connecting Uitgeest and Heemskerk is nearing completion, with the new bicycle path finished and the footpath expected to be ready within days. While the Uitgeest por...

These are the top amateur football scorers from the Haarlem region

This article provides an overview of the leading goalscorers in amateur football within the Haarlem region. It highlights the top-performing players currently active in local regional competitions.

Top layer benefits most from mega-profits: ‘A trick to earn even more’

Fewer employees in the Netherlands are participating in company share programs, which could have served as a valuable pension supplement. This trend is driven by decreasing incentives, resulting in on...

European gas prices drop significantly after Trump remarks

European gas and oil prices saw a significant decline on Tuesday morning following statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump. Traders responded to the president's remarks suggesting that the conf...

Toos & Henk - March 10

Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his 'Toos & Henk' comic strips. The illustrations are published daily from Monday to Saturday.

60-year-old driver arrested for DUI after collision and attempt to flee in Leiden [update]

A 60-year-old man from Heemstede was arrested in Leiden on Tuesday morning after crashing his car into a lamp post while under the influence. The driver attempted to flee the scene following the colli...

Situation at metro stations during Ajax-Benfica uncontrollable and unsafe according to GVB staff

GVB employees reported that the situation at Amsterdam metro stations during high-risk football matches, such as Ajax against Benfica, was unsafe and uncontrollable due to extreme overcrowding. Intern...

Rembrandt thought marksman Frans Banninck Cocq was a ‘scoundrel’ and a ‘prick’

Twelve-car pile-up on A1, long traffic jam towards the city

Twelve vehicles were involved in a chain-reaction collision on the A1 motorway at the Watergraafsmeer junction near Amsterdam. The accident caused significant traffic congestion, with most lanes close...

Recommended diesel price tops 2.50 euros per liter for the first time

The average recommended diesel price in the Netherlands has surpassed 2.50 euros per liter for the first time. This price surge, which also affects gasoline, is attributed to the ongoing conflict in t...

How the expat debate went: ‘You are just as much an Amsterdammer as we are!’

Iran-backed group in Iraq reports deaths from US strike

An airstrike in northern Iraq has killed four fighters from the Iran-backed group Kata’ib al-Imam Ali. The group has attributed the responsibility for the attack to the United States.

Sylvester Stallone involved as producer in new Rambo film

Sylvester Stallone is serving as an executive producer for a new Rambo film that is currently in production. The actor, who starred in the previous installments of the franchise, announced his behind-...

Home inspiration everywhere at Ikea, yet I only come home with this green watering can

The author reflects on the familiar yet ever-changing shopping experience at Ikea, where new items and slight layout changes provide constant home inspiration. Despite the wide variety of furniture an...

Iran: Negotiations with the US no longer on the agenda

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran will continue its attacks for as long as necessary. He also announced that negotiations with the United States regarding the conflict are no lo...

Actor Timothy Busfield denies sexual abuse allegations by actress

Actor and director Timothy Busfield has denied allegations of sexually abusing actress Claudia Christian during film production in 1991. This follows separate charges filed against him earlier this ye...

Food and non-alcoholic beverages lower inflation, tickets more expensive

In February, inflation in the Netherlands remained stable at 2.4% compared to the previous year, matching January's figures. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), while food and non-alcoholic bev...

Even Betondorp cannot escape housing market madness: 3 million euro home

A former school building in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Betondorp is for sale for nearly 3 million euros, reflecting the extreme price increases in the city's housing market. The 327-square-meter pr...