The poor au pair in Canada: her mean host mother is straight out of a dark fairy tale

Planning a BBQ? Be considerate of your neighbors

The municipality of Haarlem advises residents to be considerate of their neighbors when using barbecues or fire pits to avoid smoke nuisance. Residents are encouraged to use dry wood, check weather conditions via the Stookwijzer website, and report any significant issues to the local authorities.

Dreaming of a houseboat? You will want to dock immediately at this one on the Lijnbaansgracht

A unique houseboat located on the Lijnbaansgracht in Amsterdam has appeared on the housing market. The property is situated in a prime location between the Jordaan and the Negen Straatjes.

Resistance to singing computer grows: Dutch people want songs from real humans, not AI

Squatter gives tour of Van der Madeweg: "There's a booby trap here"

Squatters occupying a long-vacant building on Van der Madeweg in Amsterdam are set to vacate the premises this Friday ahead of its scheduled renovation into a student hotel. While the occupants claim they will leave peacefully after cleaning the site, the property has been a source of neighborhood complaints due to noise, litter, and a fire incident earlier this year.

Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies of pneumonia

Actor Sam Neill, known for his roles in Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, has passed away at the age of 78 due to pneumonia. His agent confirmed that the actor died unexpectedly on Monday in a hospital in Sydney.