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How a tent swap led to the cancellation of Music On festival: ‘They knew about the change, after that we heard nothing’

After relegation to the third division, coach René Anneese starts from scratch at DSOV: 'Footballing savvy must return'

Coach René Anneese has returned to lead DSOV after the club's relegation to the third division, marking a return to the level where they last played ten years ago. Anneese, who previously guided the ...

Isa van Klaveren releases poetry debut. 'The collection is out, there is no turning back'

31-year-old Isa van Klaveren has released her debut poetry collection titled "Ik ben van stro." Although her writing includes themes of not having time to discuss her work, she is making an exception ...

Nijmegen local creates model of Vondel Church to fund restoration: ‘It turned out beautifully’

Tiësto wins lawsuit against US law firm, awarded 17 million euros

DJ Tiësto has won a lawsuit against a United States law firm after the Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled in his favor regarding incorrect tax advice. The court ordered the firm to pay the DJ 17 million...

I see Ajax struggling in Volendam's small stadium rather than competing in the Champions League qualifiers

The Luilak market is coming: a kilometer of plants, flowers and more

The annual Luilakmarkt is returning to Haarlem, featuring a kilometer-long market dedicated to flowers and plants along the Raamvest and Raamsingel. On Friday evening, residents and visitors can brows...

Dawn swimming at De Houtvaart. Outdoor pool opens season on Ascension Day

The historic Houtvaart outdoor swimming pool will begin its season on Ascension Day with an early morning "dew swimming" event. From 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM, visitors can enjoy the water for a special entr...

Walk or cycle through the history of IJmuiden with Conny Braam's Abraham trilogy audio walk: 'Idea came up spontaneously during a walk'

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden, the Historical Circle Velsen has released three free audio tours based on Conny Braam's Abraham trilogy. The tours, narrated by the author herself, allo...

Relief: Graves in Uitgeest not cleared; municipality forgot to mention temporary removal of items

A visitor to a cemetery in Uitgeest was alarmed to find parts of his mother's grave missing on Mother's Day, fearing the site had been cleared. The municipality later clarified that the materials were...

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Walibi commercial received most complaints in 2025

In 2025, the Stichting Reclame Code received 889 complaints regarding a commercial for Walibi's annual Fright Nights, making it the most complained-about advertisement of the year. In total, the Dutch...

Abuse suspect Jan B.: ‘I also want to know what's wrong with me’

Comedian Paulien Cornelisse returns to theater after cancer diagnosis

Comedian Paulien Cornelisse will return to the theater this autumn with her show "Waar was ik gebleven" after taking a hiatus for medical reasons. She had previously canceled her summer 2024 tour foll...

Artist De Rooij donates three large works to Verwey Museum Haarlem

Renowned Haarlem-based artist Jacobien de Rooij has donated three large drawings to the Verwey Museum Haarlem. The donation adds significant works by the local artist to the museum's collection.

Ticket holders of cancelled Music On festival can get a refund

Organizers of the Music On festival, which was canceled last weekend, have announced that ticket holders are eligible for a full refund. Alternatively, attendees can choose to save their tickets for u...

Yvonne Coldeweijer's satisfied look is easily explained

Just when Ajax needs unity, coach Oscar Garcia sows doubt with clumsy remarks

Ajax coach Oscar Garcia has sparked controversy by stating "This was not my group" after a defeat to FC Utrecht weakened the team's chances for Champions League qualification. The statement is being c...

End of traditional auction for first herring barrel: Wholesaler finds new way to start season

The traditional auction of the first barrel of herring in Scheveningen is coming to an end after 39 years. Wholesalers are now planning a different approach to mark the start of the new herring season...

Michael Berg wins Hebban Thriller Award with Terugkeer and steps out of anonymity

Author Michael Berg, the pseudonym for Michel van Bergen Henegouwen, has won the Hebban Thriller Prize for his book "Terugkeer." The announcement was made on NOS Radio 1 Journaal, where the author als...

Foreign fans flock to Amsterdam for Harry Styles, Booking searches quadruple

British pop star Harry Styles is attracting thousands of international fans to Amsterdam for his ten-concert series at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, which marks his only tour stop on the European mainland....

Toos & Henk - May 12

Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk, which runs from Monday to Saturday. The strip provides his unique perspective on current events and the latest news.

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Full Epstein file on display in New York

An American transparency organization is hosting a pop-up exhibition in New York City's Tribeca neighborhood featuring the full Jeffrey Epstein dossier. The display consists of approximately 3.5 milli...

You'd almost forget the Netherlands is boycotting Eurovision when you turn on the TV

Despite the official boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest by Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS, television coverage has led some to feel the boycott's impact is being minimized. Sources indicate that AVROT...

Mayor continues guaranteed subsidy for Christmas market: 'This has already been discussed separately'

Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has decided to maintain a guaranteed subsidy for the city's annual Christmas Market, bypassing a city council motion. This decision ensures the event does not have to compete ...

Sculptures of ‘in-between people’ at Amsterdam's Krugerplein: An ode to the city’s connectors

Bistro Chez Chloé on the Overtoom serves French classics like sweetbreads and morels with a touch of modern daring

Mexican school year will not end early for World Cup after all

Mexico has decided not to end its school year early despite previous considerations to do so for the upcoming World Cup. The Ministry of Education had initially proposed starting summer holidays forty...

Netflix sued for collecting and selling data without consent

Netflix has been sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for allegedly collecting and selling user data without consent. The lawsuit claims the streaming giant improperly handled personal informatio...