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Davita teaches yoga to children: ‘You don’t have to be flexible or sit still’
Child coach Davita Wopereis is launching a series of yoga classes for children aged 6 to 10 at the Samana Yoga Center in Amsterdam starting November 12. The sessions focus on movement, play, and self-...
No trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Utrecht after collision near Muiderpoort station
Train travel between Amsterdam Central and Utrecht is currently suspended following a collision at Muiderpoort station early this morning. Rail authorities expect operations to resume by 10:30 a.m. an...
No trains between Amsterdam Central and Utrecht
Train traffic between Amsterdam Centraal and Utrecht has been suspended due to a collision. There is currently no service available between these two stations.
Guy flies back to Israel to vote against Netanyahu, like tens of thousands of others
Tens of thousands of Israelis are flying back to their home country to vote in parliamentary elections, as expatriate voting is not permitted. Many, including Amsterdam-based resident Guy Spigelman, a...
Guy flies back to Israel to vote against Netanyahu, just like tens of thousands of others
Approximately 50,000 Israelis living abroad are traveling back to their home country to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections, as remote voting is prohibited. Many of these citizens are returni...
Laura (33) lives in Tuindorp Oostzaan: ‘Everyone is always surprised that the house is only 55 square meters’
Interior designer Laura de Bie lives in a 55-square-meter corner house in Amsterdam's Tuindorp Oostzaan neighborhood. Despite the limited space, her professional design choices and unique stylistic to...
Spot the differences: Durgerdammergouw in 1976 and 2026
The rural area of Durgerdammergouw featured numerous wooden electricity poles with porcelain insulators and street lights during the 1970s. Beginning in the late seventies, these overhead lines were s...
At Dinamo you order pizza by the slice like in New York, but here you can actually eat them inside
Dinamo has introduced a New York-style pizza slice concept to the Elandsgracht in Amsterdam. Unlike the typical takeaway model seen in the U.S., the shop allows guests to eat their slices inside the r...
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi pays tribute to traditional Japan, with the moon as a connecting theme, now on display at the Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum is presenting a complete exhibition of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's woodblock print series, which brings traditional Japanese stories to life. Each of the prints in the collection feature...
Quick bite and on your way: the best places to eat and drink near Amsterdam Central Station
This article provides a list of recommendations for the best places to eat and drink near Amsterdam Centraal Station. It serves as a guide for visitors looking for dining options in the immediate vici...
Time is running out for the promised hip-hop stage in Amsterdamse Poort, but the municipality remains silent
Plans for a major new hip-hop cultural center at the Amsterdamse Poort shopping complex face significant delays due to a lack of final commitment from the municipal government. The property owner, CBR...
No trains between Haarlem and Zandvoort aan Zee due to tree on the tracks
A fallen tree on the tracks has forced the suspension of train services between Haarlem and Zandvoort aan Zee until early tomorrow morning. Stormy weather has caused similar incidents across the regio...
Opinion: Since when did a simple greeting while jogging in Amsterdam become so complicated?
An opinion piece explores the perceived decline in social greetings between runners in Amsterdam compared to smaller towns. The author argues that despite the city's individualistic nature, a simple a...
Cyclist dies after tree falls in Nieuw-West
A cyclist died on Sunday in Amsterdam Nieuw-West after being struck by a tree during a period of stormy weather. This incident follows two other accidents in the city earlier in the weekend where fall...
Growing reliance on a small group of volunteers makes amateur football clubs increasingly vulnerable
Amateur football clubs in Amsterdam are facing operational difficulties due to an acute shortage of volunteers for administrative positions. This heavy reliance on a small group of people creates inst...
Woman severely assaulted at ADE party, police keep aggressive visitors at bay
A woman was seriously injured after being struck with an object by a man during a fight at an Amsterdam Dance Event party on Rhôneweg. Police were forced to use batons to control an aggressive crowd ...
Woman seriously injured in altercation at party on Rhôneweg, police intervene with batons
A woman suffered serious injuries after being assaulted during a disturbance at a party venue on Rhôneweg in Amsterdam. Police used batons to clear the area, but the suspect managed to escape and is ...
Mamdani hype also catching on among Amsterdam youth: "He is my mayor"
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has become an unlikely social media icon among young people in Amsterdam, who admire his authentic online presence. Local experts suggest that Amsterdam politicians could...
Café Restaurant Amsterdam celebrates 30th anniversary: They thought we were crazy
Café Restaurant Amsterdam is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades since it opened as the city's largest restaurant in a former water pumping station. Despite early doubts about its...
Tear gas sprayed during chain robbery at ADE party in Gashouder, 15 visitors treated by first aid
During an Amsterdam Dance Event party at the Gashouder, suspects sprayed tear gas in an attempt to steal a necklace, resulting in medical assistance for fifteen attendees. This incident is part of a r...
Gusts of wind and code yellow, dozens of flights from Schiphol cancelled
Strong winds across the Netherlands have caused damage, injuries, and widespread travel disruptions, including the cancellation of 149 flights at Schiphol Airport. The severe weather also forced parts...
"You just pull up a chair, but gain a neighborhood family": Johanna organizes a monthly supper club in the Jordaan
Johanna Hagen hosts a monthly dining club at Café R. de Rosa in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood, bringing local residents together for home-cooked meals and conversation. The small, intimate gatheri...
Major multi-vehicle accident on A10-South, one injured taken to hospital
A serious multi-car accident on the A10-Zuid in Amsterdam resulted in one person being hospitalized and significant traffic delays. Emergency services closed the inner ring road for several hours befo...
Tree falls on moving car, driver rushed to hospital
A driver was rushed to the hospital after a tree fell onto their moving car in Amsterdam-Noord during Storm Boelo late yesterday evening. Firefighters had to cut multiple trees that collapsed on Molen...
Strong winds cause widespread disruption, Schiphol cancels dozens of flights
Severe storms and strong winds across the Netherlands are causing widespread damage, including fallen trees and disrupted travel. Schiphol Airport has canceled dozens of flights as weather warnings re...
These are the secrets of the Palmwood Wreck: puzzle pieces from the 17th century
A documentary series titled De Geheimen van het Palmhoutwrak highlights the archaeological study of a 17th-century shipwreck found in the Wadden Sea. The project explores over 1,000 artifacts recovere...
Amsterdam's municipal debt keeps rising, but is that a problem?
Amsterdam's municipal debt is expected to reach ten billion euros, prompting concerns from political figures and economists alike regarding the city's financial sustainability. While some view the deb...
Amsterdam's municipal debt keeps rising, but is that a problem?
Amsterdam's municipal debt is projected to surpass ten billion euros, prompting discussions on whether this represents a concerning financial burden or a necessary investment in city development. Expe...
Queen Máxima and Princess Alexia go wild at ADE party in Zaandam
Queen Máxima and Princess Alexia were seen dancing and enjoying a performance at an Amsterdam Dance Event party in Zaandam. The royals are frequent attendees of major musical events, joining celebrat...
Into the Woods festival at NDSM ends early due to storm Boelo
The Into the Woods festival at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam is closing early due to incoming storm Boelo. Organizers decided to end the event at 21:30 to ensure visitor safety, as high wind gusts pose ...