paroolFeb 14, 2026, 02:00

First Dates bartender Jeremy Zijlstra’s (46) Amsterdam: ‘There is always something new to discover’

Jeremy Zijlstra, a 46-year-old bartender known for the television show *First Dates*, shares his favorite locations and personal history across various neighborhoods in his hometown of Amsterdam. He highlights the city's creative spirit and constant evolution, discussing specific landmarks, local businesses, and the sentimental value of places like the Apollohal and the Magere Brug. Zijlstra emphasizes his deep connection to the city where he was raised and is now raising his own children.

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Samen Haarlem Foundation and Spaarnediners win 2026 Participation Award

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Zara pulls Curaçao World Cup shirts after major blunder

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D66: alternatives to budget cuts may come from outside social security

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Presentation of book on Bloemendaal’s first minister this weekend

On Sunday, June 7, the book "Op een hellend vlak" will be presented at the Dorpskerk in Bloemendaal. The biography details the life of Johannes Lubberti, who served as the first minister of Bloemendaal and Deventer between 1605 and 1647.

Trauma team dispatched to workplace accident in Schiphol-Rijk, victim taken to hospital

A person was injured during an industrial accident on Koolhovenlaan in Schiphol-Rijk on Thursday morning. A trauma team was deployed to the scene, and the victim was subsequently transported to the hospital for treatment.