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A walk through Utrecht guided by a mysterious adventure book and five other tips for Spring festival

Commentary: Concerts and festivals are pricing themselves out of the market

Ticket sales for major events like Harry Styles' residency at the Johan Cruijff Arena and several summer festivals are seeing a decline compared to previous years. The trend suggests that high prices ...

Disappointing Ajax drop into Conference League play-offs after draw

Ajax was held to a 0-0 draw by sc Heerenveen, forcing the club into the Conference League play-offs after a disappointing season. The match was played under heavy rainfall, and the result means Ajax m...

Scoring Ronald Koeman is the hero; Telstar stay in the Eredivisie and Volendam face a replay

Telstar goalkeeper Ronald Koeman secured his team's place in the Eredivisie after making a crucial save and scoring a last-minute winning penalty. The victory ensures Telstar remains in the top flight...

Video | Tyson Fury holds daughter's meters-long train at wedding

Henry Schut 'thoroughly enjoyed' debut as Eurovision commentator

Henry Schut expressed great enjoyment after making his debut as a commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. Alongside Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte, Schut provided the Dutch commentary for the ...

Episode of Carrie op Vrijdag taken offline, guest prosecuted for bribery

The latest episode of the Dutch talk show "Carrie op Vrijdag" has been taken offline because a featured guest is being prosecuted for bribery. The editorial team also discovered after the broadcast th...

Every relationship is a fragile field of tension

The article explores how individuals who exhibit abnormal or 'disturbed' behavior, such as Donald Trump, can still function successfully in society when their surroundings accept their actions as part...

Cannes Film Festival needs big names and hands out honorary Palmes: ‘This even surpasses an Oscar’

Lining up for Baantjer's autograph: How De Cock made a busy Nieuw-Vennep police station cheer

The article discusses the regional connections of the iconic Dutch detective character De Cock and his creator, Appie Baantjer. Despite being synonymous with Amsterdam, the series also held significan...

Confrontation between football fans at gas station along A28

A confrontation involving dozens of football supporters occurred at a gas station along the A28 near Putten. During the incident, a vehicle was set on fire, according to the East Netherlands police.

Fight between Ajax and Feyenoord supporters along A28, car set on fire

Supporters of football clubs Ajax and Feyenoord clashed at a gas station along the A28 highway on Sunday afternoon, resulting in a car being set on fire. Police are currently investigating the inciden...

Will Telstar secure safety in Volendam?

Telstar needs at least one point in their upcoming match against Volendam to secure safety from relegation in the Eredivisie. Conversely, Volendam must win the game to avoid competing in the promotion...

Haarlem breweries win awards at Dutch Beer Challenge: Uiltje and Jopen both win six medals

Breweries from the Haarlem region, including Uiltje Brewing Company, Jopen Bier, and De Hollandse Pilsener Fabriek, won a total of thirteen medals at the Dutch Beer Challenge. Uiltje and Jopen each re...

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'I am doing this now to support the Jewish people.' For the first time in over 200 years, the gravestones at the Jewish Cemetery in Overveen are being restored.

For the first time since its opening in 1797, dozens of volunteers are restoring the gravestones at the Jewish Cemetery in Overveen. The project involves cleaning weathered stones and repainting inscr...

Time stands still in GVB tram depot attic: "We'll stay here until we kick the bucket"

Since 1967, the GVB model building club has met in the attic of a tram depot in Amsterdam South, where current and former employees maintain miniature versions of the city's trams and buildings. While...

Relief for safe Koninklijke HFC, but no celebration. 'You don't do that when you've lost'

Koninklijke HFC secured its position in the second division for next season despite a 1-0 loss to ACV in Assen. Their safety was confirmed by a draw in another league match, though the team refrained ...

Free sourdough starter, fatbike ban and more news from this week

This week's updates from Amsterdam highlight local news including a free sourdough starter giveaway and a new ban on fat bikes in the Vondelpark. The report provides a concise overview of recent commu...

100 Citroën SMs glide over speed bumps in Haarlem and Velsen: ‘Like floating, yet glued to the road’

Approximately 100 classic Citroën SM cars participated in an international four-day tour across the Netherlands, including travel through Haarlem and Velsen. The event showcased the historical French...

Final matchday overview: BSM provides the biggest surprise

The final matchday for football leagues consisting of twelve teams concluded last weekend, with the club BSM providing the biggest surprise of the round. Meanwhile, divisions with thirteen or more tea...

Normally his brother Vincent is in goal, but Thijs Hofman saves United/Davo in key match

Thijs Hofman stepped in for his brother Vincent as goalkeeper to help United/DAVO during an important match against Vlug en Vaardig. Despite the overall poor quality of the game played along the Spaar...

Eurovision final watched by 798,000 people on Dutch TV

The Eurovision Song Contest final attracted an average of 798,000 viewers in the Netherlands on Saturday, making it the third most-watched program of the day. The broadcast trailed behind the 8:00 PM ...

The Zuiderzee Museum’s design route could easily become a full-day adventure

The 'AlleTijd' newspaper supplement features a nine-kilometer design walking route at the Zuiderzeemuseum in Enkhuizen. This route offers visitors an immersive day-long experience through various muse...

Nils Rossen (21) fit just in time for Telstar's crucial 'final' against Volendam: 'It's more fun to still have something to play for'

Telstar midfielder Nils Rossen has recovered from injury in time for a crucial match against FC Volendam this Sunday. Telstar needs to secure at least one point in the game to guarantee their position...

Beverwijk Avondvierdaagse asks participants to come by bike

Organizers of the Avondvierdaagse Beverwijk, scheduled for June 2 to 5, are requesting that participants and supervisors arrive by bicycle. This measure is intended to address the limited availability...

All the scenarios: How Ajax can still avoid the play-offs this afternoon

Ajax faces a decisive final matchday against Heerenveen, with multiple scenarios determining their European qualification status for next season. Depending on their own result and those of rivals FC T...

Pieter Vermeulen Museum set to open in IJmuiden: ‘Want to take a greater social role and be more inclusive’

The Pieter Vermeulen Museum in IJmuiden is set to reopen in approximately four weeks following a renovation. Director Arjen Verkaik and a team of volunteers are currently finalizing the nature museum,...

Musician Danjil Tuhumena fought for his life, music helped him recover: ‘Stayed positive’

Musician Danjil Tuhumena, known for his appearances on "The Voice of Holland," recently shared his experience battling a life-threatening liver disease. He credits his recovery and positive mindset to...

Transition regret: Gundolf wanted to be a woman, regretted it and celebrates 'return' with baptism

67-year-old Gundolf from Zandvoort celebrated his return to living as a man with a baptism ceremony after spending 35 years as a trans woman. He expressed regret over his gender reassignment surgery a...