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Operation Hellfire succeeds as a ruthless satirical dissection of Dutch impotence and incompetence

Pregnancy discrimination not declining: nearly half are likely victims

Nearly 44 percent of women who worked or sought employment while pregnant likely experienced pregnancy discrimination, a figure that has remained largely unchanged for 14 years. The issue is most prev...

Deuce ready for Liberation Day IJmond. 'Things went great during the preliminary round'

The three-piece band Deuce won the 2026 Battle of the Bands held at the Grote Kerk in Beverwijk. Band members Katka Woelderink, Melle Blok, and Daan Ranzijn are now scheduled to perform at the Liberat...

Amsterdam clubs experiment with ‘Cineville for nightlife’ to attract more visitors

How an April Fool's joke earned the red Dirk shopping bag a spot in the Stedelijk Museum

Foundation has defended village character for 50 years. ‘This is Santpoort, Haarlem is over there. We must keep this open’

The Santpoort Foundation is celebrating 50 years of advocating for the preservation of the village's character, landscape, and cultural history. Originally formed to protest the demolition of a histor...

Eighth graders talk about the secondary school lottery: ‘My mother was more nervous than I was’

Dozens of flower artworks in and around De Zilk as village prepares for annual mosaic festival

The village of De Zilk is preparing for its annual flower mosaic festival on April 11 and 12, featuring dozens of artworks created from local blooms. This event highlights the floral beauty of the Bol...

Tina de Bruin and seriously ill Vincent Croiset marry earlier than planned

Dutch actors Tina de Bruin and Vincent Croiset married on Wednesday, moving their wedding date forward following Croiset's cancer diagnosis in November. De Bruin shared photos of the ceremony on Insta...

Frank Maduro (79) saw his father fall from the roof after a ‘perfect game’; Federation honors him for services to baseball

Frank Maduro, a 79-year-old long-time volunteer for the Hoofddorp Pioniers baseball club, has been awarded a federation medal of honor by the KNBSB for his dedication to the sport. Maduro was also nam...

In pictures | The nominations for the World Press Photo of the Year

The World Press Photo Contest has announced the winners of this year's edition, recognizing the top work by photojournalists and documentary photographers worldwide. This annual award honors the most ...

Fifty residents of Beverwijk head to Postcode Lottery Miljoenenjacht studio

Fifty residents from the 1944 postcode area in Beverwijk will appear on the television show "Postcode Loterij Miljoenenjacht" this weekend. The participants will have the opportunity to compete for si...

Documentary about prison chaplains: ‘Their gentleness has a profound impact on inmates’

Four suspects in S10's twin brother death case released

A court in Alkmaar has ruled that four suspects involved in the case surrounding the death of singer S10's twin brother can await their trial in freedom. The suspects, who appeared in court on Thursda...

Four suspects in death of S10's brother released

Four suspects in the case involving the death of singer S10's brother have been granted release from custody to await their trial in freedom. The court in Alkmaar made this decision during a prelimina...

Budget cuts reach boiling point at Yes We Can Clinics

Budget cuts in the Dutch youth mental healthcare sector are increasingly driving patients toward private facilities like Yes We Can Clinics. The clinic, previously known for a positive documentary ser...

Fewer students get into preferred school for third year in a row

For the third consecutive year, the percentage of Amsterdam eighth-graders placed in their first-choice secondary school has declined, falling below 75% for the first time. Data from the Association o...

New series brings Haarlem’s vanished castles back to life

A new series explores the history of vanished medieval castles in the Haarlem region, specifically highlighting sites like Huis ter Kleef. The program brings these historical strongholds and their sig...

At Easter Danielle Kliwon watched Roméo, Elgyn, Luca and Eniola: Small glimmers of hope for an Ajax resurrection

During the Easter weekend, Danielle Kliwon visited Ajax's training ground, De Toekomst, to watch youth players such as Roméo, Elgyn, Luca, and Eniola. The article reflects on these young talents as s...

Pieter Mulders to remain Koninklijke HFC coach next season

Pieter Mulders will remain the head coach of Koninklijke HFC for the upcoming season. The 59-year-old's contract extension was announced by the Haarlem-based football club on Thursday afternoon.

Man jailed for stealing Fabergé egg in British pub

A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for stealing a handbag containing a Faberg-ei from a London pub. The thief pleaded guilty, claiming he did not realize the bag's ...

Video | Debbie and Paul from B&B Vol Liefde to appear in Daar Gaan Ze Weer

Dennis Bergkamp slams door on return to Ajax: 'Then it’s over'

Dennis Bergkamp has ruled out a future return to Ajax, stating that his time with the club is finished following his previous unpleasant departure. Bergkamp noted that while he enjoyed his past tenure...

Family of woman who died on Koninginneweg asks people not to share photos on social media

The family of a woman found dead in her Amsterdam home on March 26 has requested that her identity and photos of her and her child not be shared on social media. A suspect, who is the victim's partner...

Museum Villa in Westerpark closes barely six months after opening

Gregory Porter to perform with Metropole Orkest at Olympic Stadium in June

American jazz and soul singer Gregory Porter will perform at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on June 29. He will be accompanied by the Metropole Orchestra during the concert event.

Clen V., suspected of murdering partner, previously appeared on 'Lang Leve de Liefde' and dated Iris Hond

Clen V., a 39-year-old entrepreneur and former dating show participant, is suspected of murdering his 40-year-old partner in Amsterdam. The suspect previously appeared on the television program 'Lang ...

Haarlem photographer Laurens van Houten photographed Elvis in Las Vegas: ‘I smuggled the camera in my underwear’

Haarlem photographer Laurens van Houten recounts his experience of smuggling a camera into a Las Vegas showroom to illegally capture photos of Elvis Presley. He describes how the iconic singer noticed...

Clothing swap café for women: ‘If you don't wear it anymore, swap it’

A clothing swap café for women provides a simple and sustainable way to acquire new clothing by trading unused items. This practice helps to protect the environment by reducing the need for the produ...

The story behind Glock ’45 in documentary: ‘They are all very sweet and very loud’

The documentary 'Glock ’45 - The Movie' explores the history and personal stories behind the Hoorn-based band Glock ’45. Singer-bassist Pricklebush Pete highlights the band's loud style and the cl...