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Should Amsterdammers be worried about a water shortage?

Large lock in Spaarndam to open less frequently: 'Accepting inconvenience to prevent damage'

Due to persistent drought, the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland has implemented 'Code Orange' at the Grote Sluis in Spaarndam to prevent saltwater intrusion. This measure restricts recreational boat tra...

Michael Jackson's estate was a childhood mental sanctuary for writer Valentijn de Heer: I saw the gate with that winding road to a children's paradise

Planning a BBQ? Be considerate of your neighbors

The municipality of Haarlem advises residents to be considerate of their neighbors when using barbecues or fire pits to avoid smoke nuisance. Residents are encouraged to use dry wood, check weather co...

Canadian tourist stopped at Schiphol with python in her bra

Jandino Asporaat and wife Shirley split up, had already been living apart for a year

Comedian Jandino Asporaat and his wife Shirley have announced the end of their thirteen-year marriage via Instagram. The couple had already been living apart for more than a year before making the dec...

ICE train makes emergency stop in Hamburg so conductor can buy toilet paper

An ICE train traveling from Sylt to Berlin made an unplanned stop at Hamburg-Bergedorf station over the weekend because it ran out of toilet paper. The delay resulted in the train arriving approximate...

Where to watch the World Cup final on a big screen in Haarlem

Football fans in Haarlem can watch the 2026 World Cup final on the big screen at various local venues. Supporters of both Spain and Argentina are welcome to join the public viewing events in the city.

Eating at Kwaku: African flavors, Antillean classics and Louisiana seafood boil with a Surinamese twist

Video | Pitbull fans arrive in bald caps for sweltering GelreDome concert

Teun Gijselhart (21) started playing football in De Pijp, but is now set to play in La Liga: I learned the street smarts in Amsterdam

Isa Hoes and son Merlijn Kamerling 15 years after Antonie's death: 'Grief is always allowed'

Isa Hoes and her son Merlijn Kamerling reflect on the fifteen-year anniversary of the passing of actor Antonie Kamerling. The family continues to speak openly about their grieving process to support o...

Heritage of the Week | Swimming gas-free in the Zuiderbad

The historic Zuiderbad swimming pool in Amsterdam has undergone sustainability upgrades to become nearly natural gas-free. This project highlights the complex process of making heritage buildings more...

Dreaming of a houseboat? You will want to dock immediately at this one on the Lijnbaansgracht

A unique houseboat located on the Lijnbaansgracht in Amsterdam has appeared on the housing market. The property is situated in a prime location between the Jordaan and the Negen Straatjes.

The poor au pair in Canada: her mean host mother is straight out of a dark fairy tale

Squatter gives tour of Van der Madeweg: "There's a booby trap here"

Squatters occupying a long-vacant building on Van der Madeweg in Amsterdam are set to vacate the premises this Friday ahead of its scheduled renovation into a student hotel. While the occupants claim ...

Presenter Rob Kamphues secretly married: 'Exciting and wonderful at the same time'

Dutch television presenter Rob Kamphues has secretly married his partner, Kristi Nieuwenhuijse. The couple announced the news on social media, expressing their joy about the private wedding ceremony.

Dave (54) moved into a Parentshouse: ‘I had my own place again, together with my children’

Review Tip Toe: gay bar owner wants to keep everyone happy but can't compete with the toxic manosphere

At Barraca Rodizio Grill & Bar on Max Euweplein, guests feel like they are on a Rio beach, but it's on the Singelgracht

Yvon Jaspers pays tribute to deceased Farmer Wants a Wife contestant John

Presenter Yvon Jaspers has shared a heartfelt farewell to John Nouwen, a former participant of the television show 'Boer Zoekt Vrouw', following his recent death in an accident. Together with members ...

Prison sentence for smuggling hundreds of rare parrot eggs from Nicaragua to Schiphol

A man has been sentenced to 100 days in jail for smuggling 257 protected parrot eggs from Nicaragua through Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. The defendant claimed he believed he was transporting c...

I thought the handicap spot was for a frail old man, but someone completely different gets out of the Volkswagen

Lowlands is still not sold out, but organizers are not worried

The organizers of the annual Lowlands festival have stated they are not concerned despite the upcoming edition not yet being sold out. They remain confident that the event will be well-attended and su...

Haarlem strikingly popular with men: more move in than leave, while the opposite is true for women

Recent migration statistics for Haarlem reveal a gender-based trend in relocation patterns. More men are moving into the city than leaving, while the opposite trend is observed among women.

AI can provide relief for swimming pools with staff shortages according to Gerald Dicker (52): Lifeguards are more alert

Daley Blind makes comeback for Ajax in friendly against Bochum

Daley Blind will make his return to Ajax in a friendly match against VfL Bochum this Wednesday. The veteran defender is set to start for the team at the De Toekomst sports complex.

Checks and instructions for skippers at the Amstel lock

Authorities are currently inspecting vessels at the Amstelsluis to ensure boaters possess the required navigation vignettes. Additionally, they are providing information to skippers regarding the city...

‘Crying children’: Amstelveen closes almost all paddling pools in the middle of a heatwave

NOS newsreader Iris de Graaf gives birth to daughter: 'Incredibly in love'

NOS news anchor Iris de Graaf and her partner Tony Boakye have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Gigi. De Graaf shared the news and photos of their first week as parents on Instagram.