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Ivo van Woerden spent years investigating controversial online guru Bentinho Massaro: ‘Anyone can get caught up in this’

Journalist Ivo van Woerden has released a book detailing his five-year investigation into controversial online guru Bentinho Massaro and his group's residency in a Bussum monastery. The work examines ...

Our village has enough volunteers and groups to celebrate King's Day

In Katwijk, preparations for King's Day festivities begin immediately after the previous year's event, involving cleanup and detailed evaluations. Board member Rein Varkevisser noted that while there ...

Three grandfathers in and from Haarlem, IJmuiden, Santpoort, Velsen and Leiden: ‘There is a lot of abandonment in this book’

Author Frank Oudman has written a book about his family history, focusing on the lives of three grandfathers. The narrative covers their experiences across several Dutch locations, including Haarlem a...

YouTuber Rouand YT's account taken offline after link to shooting that killed innocent boys

The YouTube account of Rouand YT has been taken offline following his connection to a fatal shooting in Amsterdam on New Year's Day. The action was taken after it was revealed he recorded a video earl...

YouTube channel of streamer who prank-called fatal shooting suspect taken offline

The YouTube channel Rouand YT has gone offline after the creator admitted to making a prank call to a man suspected of fatally shooting two Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam on New Year's Day. Shortly aft...

Is every location suitable for a murder story? On the road with writing duo Nicci French in Broek in Waterland

Writing duo Nicci French visited Broek in Waterland to promote their new thriller, "Wrong Turn," and explore the village's potential as a setting for murder mysteries. They discussed how even pictures...

Ronald Bartlema remained involved with Jeugdjournaal until the end; as a food critic, he preferred dining incognito

Family and friends gathered at Westerveld to bid farewell to Ronald Bartlema, a long-time culinary critic and contributor to the Jeugdjournaal who died at age 67. Following the funeral service, a rece...

Patty introduced the 'grief doula' to the Netherlands: 'We often associate grief with death, but grief and loss are much broader than that'

Patty Duijn introduced the concept of the 'death doula' to the Netherlands and authored a book titled 'Rouwdoula' about her profession. After a career in financial services, she has spent fourteen yea...

Helena Bonham Carter withdraws from The White Lotus: 'Role wasn't the right fit'

Actress Helena Bonham Carter has withdrawn from the cast of the upcoming fourth season of "The White Lotus." Reports indicate that she stepped down because the role was not the right fit for her.

Mystery: what do these barriers near Sarphatipark mean just before King's Day?

In the days leading up to King's Day, markings and cordoned-off areas have appeared around Sarphatipark in Amsterdam as residents claim spots for the traditional flea market. These markings, ranging f...

Toos & Henk - April 25

Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through the daily comic strip 'Toos & Henk.' The feature is published every day from Monday to Saturday.

No mercy for sidewalks taped off weeks before King's Day: ‘Spray it all away’

A poll reveals that ninety percent of respondents dislike the practice of claiming flea market spots for King's Day weeks in advance using tape and paint. Residents expressed frustration over the pree...

De Kleine Bes serves simple, somewhat rustic vegetarian dishes at a fair price (7+)

Bilal Wahib to become a father for the first time: 'Last birthday with the two of us'

Singer and actor Bilal Wahib and his fiancée Sophie Keizer have announced they are expecting their first child. The news follows the couple's announcement earlier this year that they are planning to ...

Antique market organizer gloomy after court hearing: ’I don’t think I’m going to win this’

Alice de Nijs, organizer of the Haarlem antique markets, expressed pessimism following a legal hearing at the Raad van State regarding a dispute with the municipality. After the session, she stated he...

Queen Máxima reacts to the death of Kops: 'Remarkable how strong she was'

Queen Máxima has paid tribute to 19-year-old influencer Jade Kops, who passed away on Friday morning after a battle with cancer. The Queen praised Kops for her openness and strength, while family and...

The novel Erosion shows that a broken friendship can be just as painful as a broken romantic relationship

Mostly emergency seekers, status holders and students in Oldenhove, but Joyce Goverde captures the stories behind these stereotypical labels in new exhibition

Photographer Joyce Goverde is presenting a new exhibition that captures the personal stories of residents living in the Oldenhove temporary housing community before its scheduled demolition next year....

Jade Anna caught with fake webshop review: ‘Jan’ gives five stars, but he doesn’t exist

Influencer Jade Anna van Vliet’s company has been caught posting a fake five-star review for a product before its official release. Although posting fake reviews is illegal, the brand has claimed th...

Mayor Halsema on King's Day: Record number of enforcement officers in the city

Amsterdam Mayor Halsema has announced a record deployment of 250 enforcement officers for King's Day to manage overcrowding and curb illegal alcohol and drug use. The city will enforce stricter regula...

Ajax Women 'eager to shine' in the Klassieker this Sunday

The Ajax Women are set to face Feyenoord in 'de Klassieker' this Sunday at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, with approximately 11,000 fans expected to attend. Under new coach Anouk Bruil, the tea...

Going to a sex party together: A good idea or a relationship killer?

Erotic parties are growing in popularity, presenting both opportunities for couples to deepen their connection and risks of damaging their relationship. Sexologist Ceryl Janssen examines the factors t...

Bookman Frank (55) seeks successor for The ReadShop in Beverwijk: ‘If I want to do something else, now is the time’

Frank Valk, the 55-year-old owner of The ReadShop in Beverwijk, is seeking a successor to take over his bookstore. Valk has put the business up for sale to pursue a new career path, though the shop is...

Meta removes Instagram accounts of queer organizations: "You feel vulnerable"

Meta has permanently removed the Instagram accounts of several queer organizations and clubs, including Amsterdam's Club Church, without providing a clear explanation. Co-owner Richard Keldoulis expre...

‘That an old communist should live to see this,’ I whispered to Halsema: 38 Amsterdammers receive royal honors

Thousands of kilometers for Telstar: how a Swiss South Korean fell in love with a club in the polder

Waudiz, a Swiss South Korean football fan, travels thousands of kilometers to the Netherlands to support the football club Telstar. Despite his friend's skepticism about his choice of club, he has bec...

Everyone enjoys spring, right? Richard Kemper experiences it more like community service. ‘Spring is a wolf in sheep’s clothing’

Richard Kemper shares a cynical perspective on the arrival of spring, characterizing the season as a "wolf in sheep's clothing" despite the general public's excitement. While others enjoy the longer d...

Maurits' King's Day favorites: ‘The place to celebrate doesn’t matter much, as long as you’re with friends’

Maurits will be working for indebuurt Amsterdam during this year's King's Day, marking a change from his previous routine of starting the day late after King's Night. He emphasizes that the specific l...

Who at Ajax was responsible for releasing the new AZ striker? Offices will stay quiet, Henk Spaan expects

Columnist Henk Spaan questions who at Ajax was responsible for the departure of a striker now playing for AZ. In his weekly column, Spaan also provides performance ratings for several football players...

Gordon collaborates with Re-Play again: 'Never lost touch'

Dutch singer Gordon and the Rotterdam-based R&B group Re-Play have announced a new musical collaboration. Their upcoming single, titled 'Mi Lobi Yu', is set to be released on May 8th.