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Sharon sells clothes on King's Day between chemotherapy treatments: ‘I’ll be new again soon, then I’ll have a new body’

Sharon, a 56-year-old woman from IJmuiden undergoing chemotherapy, participated in the King's Day flea market to sell clothes and seek social connection. She used the national holiday as an opportunit...

Building squatted on busy Prinsengracht, police proceed to immediate eviction

On King's Day, a group of 20 to 30 squatters occupied a building on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, displaying banners with anti-capitalist messages. Police caught the group in the act and immediately...

In pictures | How the royal family celebrated King's Day in Dokkum, Friesland

King Willem-Alexander celebrated his 59th birthday with the Dutch royal family during King's Day festivities in Dokkum, Friesland. The event featured highlights such as music performances, ice skating...

Magnifying glass at the ready, Haarlem appraiser Cees scours the flea market for gems: ‘Experience gives you an antenna for quality’

During the King's Day flea market in Haarlem, appraiser Cees Broekhof searches for valuable items among second-hand goods. He shares professional insights on how to identify quality and discover hidde...

Willem-Alexander concludes 'unforgettable King's Day' in Dokkum

King Willem-Alexander concluded the King's Day celebrations in the Frisian city of Dokkum. He described the event as an unforgettable day and expressed his gratitude to everyone involved in the festiv...

From free smiles to hungry royalty at the flea market: 'I want to do something positive'

King's Day festivities in Amsterdam's Sarphatipark and Vondelpark featured traditional flea markets and interactive games for visitors. Participants celebrated the national holiday with unique activit...

King's Day celebrated at flea markets and festivals

The Netherlands celebrated King's Day with citizens setting up early for flea markets and participating in various festivals across the country. Diverse events were held nationwide to mark the orange-...

Drukwerk performances cancelled due to singer Harry Slinger's colon cancer

Dutch pop group Drukwerk has canceled upcoming performances following lead singer Harry Slinger's diagnosis with colon cancer. The 76-year-old singer is scheduled to undergo surgery in the near future...

Three demonstrations along King's Day route in Dokkum

Three pre-registered demonstrations took place at various points along the royal family's route during King's Day celebrations in Dokkum. The municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân confirmed that the prot...

Ariane to start aerospace engineering at TU Delft after summer

Princess Ariane has announced that she will begin studying aerospace engineering at the Delft University of Technology after the summer break. The nineteen-year-old princess shared the news during the...

Margareth Jenema (62) has been organizing a festive King's Day in Beverwijk for years: ‘Breestraat is coming back to life’

Margareth Jenema and the King's Day Committee Foundation coordinate the annual celebrations and children's market on Breestraat in Beverwijk. Since 2023, their efforts have focused on revitalizing the...

LIVE: Hundreds of thousands celebrate King's Day in Amsterdam

Hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors have gathered in Amsterdam to celebrate King's Day, filling the city with orange festivities. Reporters are documenting the celebrations across several ...

'You must pack up now!' Zandvoort teenagers nearly sent away from flea market for selling drinks

Two teenagers in Zandvoort were ordered by enforcement officers to stop selling coffee and soft drinks at a local King's Day flea market. The boys, aged 16 and 13, were told to dismantle their stall b...

King's Day in Amsterdam off to a cheerful and sunny start (photos!)

King's Day celebrations in Amsterdam have started with sunny weather and a festive atmosphere. Large crowds have taken to the streets under clear blue skies to celebrate the national holiday.

Police arrest 17 people during King's Night in Arnhem

Police in Arnhem arrested 17 people during King's Night for offenses including assault, public order disturbances, and insults. Municipal enforcers were also busy addressing cases of public urination,...

Man dies during setup for Shakira concert in Rio de Janeiro

A man died on Sunday after sustaining injuries during the construction of a stage for a free Shakira concert in Rio de Janeiro. The incident occurred while workers were preparing for the performance i...

Video | What the Royal Family is wearing on King's Day in Dokkum

Jonah Hill left LA to raise his children outside Hollywood

Actor Jonah Hill revealed during a live recording of the SmartLess podcast that he has moved away from Los Angeles. He explained that he made the decision because he does not want to raise his childre...

Royal family ready for King's Day in Dokkum, shares photo

The Dutch royal family has shared a photo on social media expressing their excitement for the national King's Day celebrations in Dokkum. The post, released by the Government Information Service, feat...

Hate getting up early? These are the King's Day hotspots in Haarlem for the rest of the day

Haarlem offers numerous activities throughout King's Day for those who prefer to start their celebrations later in the day. The city features dozens of hotspots and events spread across various locati...

'There was cursing and lashing out and he was suspended for fifteen matches. A pity he fell off our radar,' says Mart Smeets

Mart Smeets reflects on a basketball game from over fifty years ago between the Haarlem Cardinals and Levi’s/Flamingo’s that escalated into a physical altercation. The incident at the Kennemer Spo...

NS: Early birds already traveling, crowds expected later

The Dutch national railway, NS, reports that early travelers for King's Day events have begun their journeys, though the morning started quietly. Larger crowds are expected to peak later in the mornin...

The earliest birds at the Heemskerk flea market are already there at 4 AM: 'When we're done, we’ll have a nice beer. That’s also tradition'

Early participants gathered at the Heemskerk flea market as early as 4 AM to sell collected items for charity or personal interests. Bargain hunters joined them in the pre-dawn hours, upholding a long...

Another arrest after series of attacks on Jewish sites in London

British police arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with a series of attacks on Jewish locations in London. A total of 26 people have been detained over the past month as part of an ongoing invest...

Dick Matena (83), comic artist of Tom Poes, Turkish Delight and Pietje Bell, dies

Renowned comic artist Dick Matena, known for his adaptations of Dutch literature such as 'Turks Fruit' and his work on 'Tom Poes', passed away on Sunday at the age of 83. He died in his hometown of Am...

Comic artist Dick Matena dies at 83

Renowned Dutch comic artist Dick Matena passed away on Sunday at the age of 83 in his hometown of Amsterdam. His death was announced on Monday by his publisher and the editor-in-chief of Eppo magazine...

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Flea market bursting with bargains and gems: Experts share top tips for the best neighborhoods and smartest tactics

Experts are sharing their best strategies and tips for finding hidden gems and vintage bargains at the King's Day flea markets across the Netherlands. The advice focuses on identifying quality items a...

The Ronettes singer Nedra Talley Ross dies at 80

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the iconic American girl group The Ronettes, has passed away at the age of 80. Her daughter announced the news of her death in a message on Facebook.

The Ronettes singer Nedra Talley Ross dies at 80

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the American girl group The Ronettes, has passed away at the age of 80. Her daughter announced on social media that she died peacefully at home surround...