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Back to the Future actor James Tolkan dies at 94

American actor James Tolkan, known for his roles in the Back to the Future trilogy and Top Gun, passed away on Thursday at the age of 94. He was widely recognized for his portrayal of the character Mr...

Even the biggest Verstappen haters became fans last season, but they are disappearing just as fast this way

Max Verstappen gained widespread popularity in 2025 through his racing comeback and personal milestones, even winning over long-time critics. However, recent developments are reportedly causing him to...

Fans forgive Kanye West everything at listening session in Halfweg

Master swindler or benefactor? The Canadian who promised Zandvoort the world

In 1981, Canadian businessman Michael Hordo arrived in Zandvoort with grand plans to transform the coastal town into a major tourist hub, including proposals for a theme park and international golf ch...

After 124 years, tram line 3 makes its final run today

After 124 years of service, Amsterdam's historic tram line 3 is making its final journey today before being discontinued in a major GVB timetable overhaul. The decision to cut the east-west connection...

Olympic gold will always remain a dream. The unfinished life’s work of top speed skater Melissa Wijfje: ‘At that moment I realized the fire in me no longer burns. It is over’

Dutch speed skater Melissa Wijfje has announced her retirement from professional sports, stating that she no longer possesses the inner drive required to compete. Although winning Olympic gold remaine...

Daantje (24) is the clinical striker, her three sisters Isa (25), Mosa (18) and Febe (18) anchor the defense: thanks to the Molenaar family, Onze Gezellen is unbeatable this season

The Molenaar sisters—Isa, Daantje, Mosa, and Febe—have led the Onze Gezellen women's football team to an undefeated season in the Dutch fourth division. With Daantje as striker and her three siste...

Is the end near for Heemskerk Festival? Funding shortage threatens to ruin plans. 'A crying shame', but organizers refuse to charge admission

The future of the free Heemskerk Festival is uncertain due to significant budget deficits resulting from the loss of major sponsors and funds. Organizer Peter Zonneveld stated that despite the financi...

Toos & Henk - March 28

Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The series is published six days a week, from Monday to Saturday.

A very popular dating show is on TikTok – featuring a cheating blueberry

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Lackluster Netherlands secure narrow win over weakened Norway in friendly, all eyes on debutant Kees Smit

The Dutch national football team secured a narrow 2-1 victory against Norway in a friendly match held at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Despite the win, the team's performance was criticized as lackluster, ...

Dutch fans pay tribute to Johan Cruyff in 14th minute of match against Norway

Dutch national team supporters paid tribute to football legend Johan Cruijff during the 14th minute of an exhibition match against Norway. Fans at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam stood for a minu...

Britt Dekker releases new horse movie after four years

Dutch media personality Britt Dekker will begin filming her third horse-themed movie, titled 'Racing Johnny,' this spring. The film, distributed by Dutch FilmWorks, follows her previous cinematic proj...

From a sporting perspective, NEC shouldn't have boasted about Chery's salary

Henk Spaan provides his weekly ratings for figures in the football world, including Sandro Tonali and NEC director Wilco van Schaik. The column suggests that NEC's public comments regarding Tjaronn Ch...

Ria Valk: 'If the cancer returns, I won't seek treatment anymore'

At age 85, Dutch entertainer Ria Valk revealed that she will forgo further treatment if her breast cancer returns. She shared that she was diagnosed after thinking she no longer needed routine screeni...

Intimidation, unrest and a teenager shot in the stomach in Velsen-Noord. 'We are 20-0 behind in the village'

Residents of Velsen-Noord are raising alarms over increasing insecurity following a shooting involving a teenager and reports of harassment by groups of youths. The community expresses a sense of bein...

Pauw & De Wit to also air on Sunday evenings after the summer

The NPO 1 talk show 'Pauw & De Wit' will expand its broadcast schedule to include weekly episodes on Sunday evenings starting after the summer. Broadcaster BNNVARA confirmed the new time slot followin...

'It’s not about people’s limitations, but their strength.' Nikki Manuputty directs 'Under the Trees' with chronic pain

Director Nikki Manuputty is staging the production 'Onder de bomen' at Toneelschuur Producties in Haarlem, focusing on the strengths and unique perspectives of youth with disabilities. Drawing from he...

At least 44,000 Amsterdammers married to someone of the same sex

A CBS study reveals that Amsterdam has the highest number of same-sex marriages in the Netherlands, with at least 44,000 residents married to a partner of the same sex. The city is preparing to celebr...

Cabinet: funding for LGBTI safety in schools in coming years

The Dutch cabinet has allocated 22.9 million euros to enhance the safety of LGBTQ+ youth within the education system. These funds will be distributed across 2027, 2028, and 2029 as outlined in the spr...

Charming concert by Manfred Mann and his Earth Band veterans: 'We were always better musicians than songwriters'

Manfred Mann and his Earth Band delivered a charming concert that showcased the enduring musical talents of its veteran members. The performance successfully challenged the outdated 'rock-n-rollator' ...

Tom Felton gives his number to new Draco Malfoy actor

Tom Felton, the original actor for Draco Malfoy, has reached out to the actor who will portray the character in the upcoming Harry Potter television series. His former co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Ru...

Olav Molenaar dropped from Holland Eight and now among naked swimmers at the Varsity: ‘Suddenly a hundred men are hanging onto your boat’

Olav Molenaar, an Olympic and World Championship silver medalist with the Holland Acht, is retiring from professional rowing at the age of 27. He will make his final appearance this Sunday at the Vars...

Rómulo Meléndez on the first words he learned in Amsterdam: ‘My trick? I ask for orange juice’

Theater Frascati launches fundraising campaign for renovation

New arrest for preparing explosion at Heemstede synagogue

Police have arrested three men suspected of involvement in an explosion at a synagogue in Rotterdam and the planning of an attack on a synagogue in Heemstede. The Public Prosecution Service has not ye...

Sean Steur (18) scores first Eredivisie goal in De Klassieker; a season of significant North Holland goals

Eighteen-year-old Sean Steur scored his first Eredivisie goal for Ajax against Feyenoord last Sunday during De Klassieker. The milestone is highlighted as one of several significant goals in North Hol...

Video | Michelle Pfeiffer reunited with former co-star after 38 years for The Madison

Russia designates director of Oscar-winning film as foreign agent

Russia has designated Pavel Talankin, director of the Oscar-winning documentary "Mr. Nobody against Putin," as a "foreign agent." This classification is frequently used by Moscow to target and silence...