Major fire at allotment garden complex in Amsterdam East

Famous fries originated at Zonneplein snack bar: 'Damn it Dick, it looks like a war!'

The popular Dutch snack known as 'patatje oorlog' is believed to have originated in 1976 at a snack bar on Zonneplein in Amsterdam-Noord. A local man named Dick claims he invented the combination of fries, mayonnaise, peanut sauce, and onions, leading to the name being coined by an employee at the shop.

Haarlem Culinair 2026: everything you need to know about the food festival

The 31st edition of the Haarlem Culinair food festival will take place from July 30 to August 2, 2026. The four-day event is set to be held in the city's central Grote Markt square.

Concerts, parades, street parties: what to do during WorldPride

WorldPride begins in Amsterdam today, featuring a two-week program of concerts, street parties, and the Canal Parade. The event includes the official opening by Queen Máxima at Vondelpark and culminates in a closing concert at the Museumplein on August 8th.

Hoogte Kadijk residents fear years of nuisance from new power substations: How many parking spaces will be left?

Amsterdam nobility once flaunted swan meat on the Christmas menu – though it is questionable how tasty it really was