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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.

Aprilfeesten have brought the neighborhood together for nearly 40 years

Óscar García won't have Davy Klaassen back for crucial clash with NAC: 'We know a lot is at stake'

Ajax midfielder Davy Klaassen will miss the upcoming match against NAC Breda as he remains unfit, according to manager scar Garca. However, the team welcomes back Youri Regeer, who has returned to t...

Royal honor for director is recognition of tireless dedication, says Pride

Lucien Spee-Castillo Ruiz, the director of Pride Amsterdam, received a royal decoration on Friday in recognition of his dedicated efforts for the organization. The event's founders, who nominated him,...

Fifteen Castricum residents receive royal honors for 'deep dedication to the community'

Fifteen residents of Castricum received Royal honors on Friday in recognition of their long-term dedication to the community. Mayor Ben Tap presented the awards at various locations in Castricum, Aker...

Rotterdam once again has the most royal honors, decrease in Amsterdam

Rotterdam recorded the highest number of royal decorations in the Netherlands this year, with sixty residents receiving honors during the annual 'lintjesregen'. While Rotterdam's numbers increased com...

Royal honors for Van Ammelrooy, Verhoef and Dolly Bellefleur

Actress and director Willeke van Ammelrooy has been named a Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion for her exceptional contributions to film and theater. Other notable figures honored during the ...

More honors for men, gap narrowing very slowly

Men continue to receive over 60% of Dutch royal honors, while women receive less than 40%. Although the gender gap is narrowing, the progress remains very slow.

De Achterklap Podcast | Humberto is fierce and Jetten's fiancé speaks out

The De Achterklap podcast discusses ongoing friction between Dutch television hosts Beau van Erven Dorens, Humberto Tan, and Renze Klamer. The episode also addresses the public reaction to the Michael...

Six Royal honors in Uitgeest: 'We were tricked'

Six residents of Uitgeest were appointed as Members of the Order of Orange-Nassau for their significant contributions to the community. Mayor Sebastiaan Nieuwland presented the royal honors during a c...

No driver's license but a royal honor in Hillegom: partners Roos and Theo both surprised

Partners Roos and Theo were among several individuals surprised with royal decorations at the Hillegom town hall on Friday. They were lured to the location under the pretense of picking up driving lic...

Esther Verhoef and Shirma Rouse receive royal honors

Writer Esther Verhoef and singer Shirma Rouse were among more than 3,600 people across the Netherlands to receive royal decorations during the annual "lintjesregen" honors ceremony on Friday. Mayors n...

Entrepreneur Melis loses case: Judge rules Juliet Broersen (Volt) was allowed to make statements

A court ruled that Amsterdam Volt leader Juliet Broersen was within her rights to compare real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis to Andrew Tate during a council debate. The judge emphasized the importa...

Entrepreneur Melis loses case: Juliet Broersen (Volt) was allowed to make statements, judge rules

A court ruled that Amsterdam Volt leader Juliet Broersen was within her rights to compare real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis to Andrew Tate during a council debate. The judge found the remarks prot...

May 4th commemoration at Tata Steel honors Gerrit Jan van der Steen

Tata Steel Netherlands will hold its annual Remembrance Day ceremony on May 4th at the war monument in Velsen-Noord. The commemoration, scheduled from 9:45 to 10:30 am, will pay special tribute to the...

Social media personality Jade Kops dies at 19

Nineteen-year-old social media personality Jade Kops has passed away following a public battle with cancer. Her family announced the news on Instagram, where she was known for candidly documenting her...

Royal honors for Lucien Spee, Dolly Bellefleur and 36 other Amsterdammers

Mayor Halsema presented royal decorations to 38 Amsterdam residents at the Concertgebouw for their significant contributions to society and the city. Notable honorees include Pride director Lucien Spe...

Nostalgia at the Zaanenlaan fair: ‘Unique that this takes place in a residential area, this should never disappear’

The Lunapark fair on Zaanenlaan in Haarlem-Noord is celebrating its long-standing history as it approaches its 100th anniversary in five years. To honor the tradition, historical images of the fair ar...

Royal honors: Fourteen men and two women in Haarlem receive royal decorations

Sixteen residents of Haarlem, consisting of fourteen men and two women, have been awarded royal decorations in honor of King's Day. This annual tradition recognizes their significant contributions and...

Royal honors: an award for extraordinary people

Mayor Halsema awarded 38 Royal decorations to residents of Amsterdam and Weesp during the annual ceremony at the Concertgebouw. These honors recognize individuals for their long-term volunteer work an...

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Influencer Jade Kops dies of cancer at nineteen

Nineteen-year-old social media influencer Jade Kops has passed away following a battle with a rare form of cancer. Her family announced her death on Friday afternoon via an Instagram post.

Kasper Dolberg returned to Ajax for a new start, but Jordi Cruijff is now pushing for an early exit

Eight months after his €10 million return to Ajax, striker Kasper Dolberg faces an uncertain future as club official Jordi Cruijff reportedly considers an early exit. The 28-year-old has struggled t...

Evy (10), Sten (9) and Ryan (8) receive youth honors in Velsen, twelve residents receive regular honors

Twelve residents of Velsen received royal decorations on Friday morning for their significant contributions to society. In addition, three children—Evy (10), Sten (9), and Ryan (8)—were honored wi...

Many medical professionals receive royal honors in Bloemendaal. Foreign missions also popular.

Mayor Michel Rog decorated nine residents of Bloemendaal during the annual honors list ceremony for their exceptional contributions to society. This year's recipients notably included several medical ...

Who received a royal honor in your municipality?

On Friday, numerous individuals across the Netherlands received royal decorations as part of the annual 'Lintjesregen' tradition. The article provides a list for readers to find out which citizens in ...

Seven Beverwijk residents receive Royal honors for decades of volunteer work in sports, church, and care

Seven residents of Beverwijk were honored with Royal decorations on Friday for their decades of voluntary service in sports, healthcare, and local community organizations. Mayor Martijn Smit presented...

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The ribbon caravan tours Haarlemmermeer again: 'Oh no, I look a mess!'

Mayor Marianne Schuurmans of Haarlemmermeer surprised local residents at their homes with an entourage of officials and media to present them with annual royal honors. This tradition, known as 'lintje...