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'The best thing is that the name has been preserved.' Wilma Bril (87) emotional at reopening of legendary steakhouse Wilma & Albert’s after takeover

Wilma Bril attended the emotional reopening of her former steakhouse, Wilma & Albert’s, which has been modernized under new ownership while preserving its original name. The historic restaurant, fou...

Columnist, activist and opinion maker Karin Spaink dies at 68

Karin Spaink, a renowned Dutch columnist and activist, has passed away at the age of 68 after choosing euthanasia following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis and cancer. Over her thirty-year caree...

No short goal kicks like Ajax preaches, just run until you drop: Henk Spaan on tactics at the European top

Henk Spaan discusses the tactical differences between top European football clubs and the style practiced by Ajax, emphasizing physical effort over short goal kicks. In his weekly column, he provides ...

Parool columnist Karin Spaink (1957-2026) detested pigeonholing, even in her personal life: ‘What do I care about that label’

Weghorst and Wijndal available for Ajax against FC Utrecht

Wout Weghorst and Owen Wijndal have recovered from injuries and are available for Ajax's match against FC Utrecht this Sunday. Although Davy Klaassen has returned to team training, the midfielder is n...

Andrew to testify in trial over threat by British man

Prince Andrew is scheduled to testify in a London court in late July following an incident where he was harassed near his home. The younger brother of King Charles III was confronted by a man wearing ...

Everyone is for sale at Ajax: Jordi Cruyff puts at least fifteen players in the shop window, from star assets to deadwood

Ajax technical director Jordi Cruijff is planning a major squad overhaul by making at least fifteen players available for transfer. Every player in the selection is considered to be for sale as the cl...

Everyone is for sale at Ajax, but how much money will these players bring in?

Bram Tenhaeff (1954-2026) kept reading until his final day, and continued to share what he had read

Bram Tenhaeff, a dedicated physics teacher at Jac. P. Thijsse in Castricum, passed away in 2026 after a career defined by his passion for reading and innovative educational projects. He was well-known...

Children of Jewish-Surinamese resistance fighter Julius Wolff unveil stumbling stone in Amsterdam

A stumbling stone was unveiled in Amsterdam to honor Julius Wolff, a Jewish-Surinamese resistance fighter who sheltered refugees during World War II. Wolff's surviving children attended the emotional ...

Unique group of musicians usually in the background: ‘By classical standards, we are a loud band’

7-meter-high women's monument on display at NDSM wharf: 'It's not a sweet piece of handicraft, but a razor-sharp knife'

Photographer Remko de Waal wins Silver Camera Audience Award with photo of surprised Amalia among soldiers

Haarlem-based photographer Remko de Waal has won the Zilveren Camera Audience Award for his photograph of Princess Amalia posing among soldiers. The award was presented on Friday after the image recei...

Musical star William Spaaij becomes a father again: 'Our liberation girl'

Musical actor William Spaaij and his fiancée Liza Kollau welcomed a daughter on May 5th. The newborn has been named Loua Billy Spaaij Kollau.

Liberation market in Nieuw-Vennep exactly 81 years after liberation

Nieuw-Vennep will host a Liberation Market on Saturday, May 9, at Harmonieplein to celebrate 81 years of liberation. The event is scheduled to run from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

Fashion figure Martijn N., accused of six rapes, maintains in appeal that boys should have expected sex on dates

Politics on the Amstel: Remembrance Day deserves a broader debate and time for full-time council members?

Journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De Telegraaf discussed the recent defacing of the National Monument on Dam Square and Mayor Halsema's security measures. The podcast "Politiek aan de Amstel" also...

First Highland Games at IJmuiden Summer Festival; teams can now register

The IJmuiden Summer Festival will feature its first-ever Highland Games during the upcoming edition from July 15 to 19. Teams are invited to register for the physical competitions which will take plac...

Amsterdam fashion brand wins sustainability award: hotel linen gets a second life in colorful clothing

Peter Gillis appeals tax fraud verdict

Reality star Peter Gillis is appealing a court sentence of eighteen months in prison and a €1.3 million fine for tax evasion. The ruling, issued by a court in Den Bosch, includes a six-month suspend...

Jason Derulo wins copyright case over Savage Love song

Jason Derulo has won a copyright lawsuit regarding his hit song "Savage Love." A jury ruled that guitarist Matthew Spatola failed to prove his contribution to the track, meaning he is not entitled to ...

Ali B stubbornly insisted the world is lying and he is not

Watching the World Cup in the pub? Haarlemmermeer allows it all night long

The municipality of Haarlemmermeer will lift entry time restrictions for bars and pubs during the upcoming World Cup, allowing establishments to stay open 24 hours a day if they choose. This temporary...

André Hazes gets own reality series on RTL: 'You're going to see everything'

Dutch singer Andr Hazes is launching a new reality series titled 'Andr Hazes: En Nu...' on the broadcaster RTL. Filming for the show has already begun, and Hazes promises viewers an intimate and c...

Review: ‘John, Son of John’: Douglas Stuart masterfully balances on the edge of melodrama

Eight years in prison sought for influencer suspected of drug trafficking and money laundering

The Public Prosecution Service has demanded an eight-year prison sentence for a 39-year-old Amsterdam man suspected of money laundering and large-scale cocaine trafficking. The investigation began aft...

Feyenoord's Mats Deijl to be analyst for new SBS6 World Cup show

Feyenoord defender Mats Deijl will debut as a television analyst this summer for the new SBS6 program 'Het Oranje Café' during the World Cup. The news was shared by presenter Sam van Royen during an ...

Endless tinkering with model trains. NZH Hobby Club celebrates 50th anniversary

The NZH Hobbyclub is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of model train building and operation. The club caters to both creators who build detailed models and enthusiasts who enjoy ...

Fred Man on his historic home: 'I am leaving the house I am still super in love with'

After 35 years, 75-year-old Fred Man is moving out of his home, a national monument and former orphanage located in Zaandam. Man expressed a deep emotional connection to the historic building on the Z...

Neville Ogidi Nwankwo seizes chance at Telstar and wants to continue form at FC Utrecht: ‘I’m going for my spot’

Neville Ogidi Nwankwo is enjoying a successful debut professional season as a defender for Telstar. The 23-year-old is set to follow his coach to FC Utrecht, where he aims to secure a regular spot in ...