How an April Fool's joke earned the red Dirk shopping bag a spot in the Stedelijk Museum

Eighth-graders Emin and Mustafa are boss of Port of IJmuiden for a day: 'Until now I was only the boss of my own room'

Grade 8 students Emin and Mustafa from De Sterrenkijker primary school in Beverwijk participated in the 'Boss of Tomorrow' event at Zeehaven IJmuiden. During their day as managers, they learned about harbor operations and compared ship docking fees to paid parking for cars.

Lunching and shopping in the Jordaan with food writer Alison Roman: ‘Instagram has given me a lot, but now it bores me a bit’

Half of dogs and cats overweight: ‘It’s actually a form of abuse’

Approximately half of all dogs and cats in the Netherlands suffer from overweight, a condition that significantly impacts their health and life expectancy. A veterinarian warns that pet obesity is a serious issue often overlooked by owners and provides guidance on how to manage animal weight effectively.

Micky Samardzic (1939-2026) coached Edgar Davids, Frank Rijkaard and Roberto Baggio, but made just as much time for amateur footballers: ‘He instilled confidence’

Irresistibly cheesy: where to eat the best pão de queijo in Amsterdam