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From tree camp to permanent home: 750 anniversary trees take root in the city

Amsterdam has planted 750 trees gifted by local entrepreneurs to celebrate the city's 750th anniversary. These jubilee trees have been moved from temporary storage to permanent locations across the ci...

Harry Styles stage may be adjusted after complaints about poor visibility

Harry Styles' tour management is evaluating potential changes to his stage design following fan complaints about poor visibility during the 'Together, Together Tour'. A representative confirmed the re...

Harry Styles stage may be adjusted after audience complaints about poor visibility

Billy Joel doesn't support biopic: 'They won't get music rights'

Billy Joel has officially stated that he does not support or approve of the upcoming biopic about his life, titled 'Billy & Me.' His spokesperson confirmed that the singer will not grant the productio...

Celebrate 150 years of IJmuiden by bike and discover how the town has changed

On June 6th, the 'Fiets door de tijd' event will celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden with a commemorative cycling tour organized by the Samen Velsen project. Participants of all ages will have...

Leo (78) flies to Uganda during Ebola outbreak: 'I got a few texts: Should we be worried?'

78-year-old Leo van Gelderen traveled to Uganda during an ebola outbreak, remaining calm despite concerns from family and friends in the Netherlands. Although the virus has crossed the border from Con...

Class winner Jeroen Bleekemolen enjoys the Green Hell atmosphere: 'Sometimes you think: "shit, a fog bank!" It turns out to be smoke from dozens of barbecues'

Jeroen Bleekemolen won his class at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, finishing over three minutes ahead of the second-place team in a BMW M4 GT4. The Aerdenhout-based racer celebrated a successful return...

Mayor declares early coffee on Haarlem terraces a ‘risk for entrepreneurs’: ‘You risk a fine’

Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has warned catering entrepreneurs in the city center that setting up terraces before 11:00 AM risks a fine. While enforcement may sometimes be lenient, the mayor emphasized th...

Multiple injured and arrests after stabbing in Haarlem

Several people were injured during a stabbing incident on Berckheydestraat in Haarlem on Tuesday evening. Local authorities have made multiple arrests following the incident.

North Holland Traffic: Delays on the A7 during Wednesday morning rush hour, May 20

Traffic on the A7 highway near Hoorn experienced minor delays during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, May 20, due to an accident. The incident restricted traffic to a single lane, impacting commute...

Cynthia Erivo receives royal honor for services to music

Actress and singer Cynthia Erivo was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Prince William during a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. She received the royal honor in recog...

More frequent inspections of rental homes: ‘We see distressing situations’

The Dutch Rent Tribunal conducted more than 100 architectural inspections per week last year as complaints regarding poor maintenance in rental properties continued to rise. Common issues reported by ...

Stray cat care under pressure in IJmuiden: 'It's really time for new kennels'

The Foundation for Stray Cats in the IJmuiden port area is currently caring for over one hundred animals as the local population of stray cats continues to rise. The organization is facing financial d...

Karlein (44) met Blue (34) on the bus after a Halloween party at the Brabanthallen: 'I thought he was a tasty snack'

Baby Silke immediately spits out her pacifier – no one calls her dad a narcissist!

From ‘Zeeman shame’ to hip brand: departing CEO on a decade of transforming the discounter

The departing CEO of the Dutch discount retailer Zeeman reflects on his ten-year tenure transforming the brand's image from an embarrassing low-budget store into a trendy label. Through strategic inte...

Couple living in tent on Kloveniersburgwal for months

A homeless couple has been living in a tent on the Kloveniersburgwal in Amsterdam for several months, prompting the city to initiate a formal process for its removal. While local residents generally e...

Microneedling: how tiny needles combat skin aging

Doctor Marguerite van Randwijck discusses the rise of cosmetic procedures and explains how microneedling works to combat skin aging. The article explores the process of using tiny needles to rejuvenat...

Update: missing girl (13) from Haarlem found in good health

A 13-year-old girl from Haarlem has been found safe and in good health after being reported missing yesterday morning. Police conducted an extensive search operation near the Eerste Christelijk Lyceum...

First cars also becoming home batteries: 'Helps against overloaded power grid'

Electric vehicles can now be used as home batteries to supply energy back to the power grid, helping to alleviate grid congestion. This new technology is currently limited to a single car brand and on...

Eggs of decapitated swan hatch in incubator: Injured male swan raises own cygnets and rejected 'adopted' cygnet

Eggs from a swan that was killed in Velserbroek have successfully hatched in an incubator at the Vogelhospitaal in Haarlem. The injured male swan has since taken on a parental role for both his own bi...

A9 gridlocked, Geesterweg full: Uitgeest groans under diversions. ‘Geez, what a mess.’

Closure of the A9 highway exits at Akersloot and Uitgeest has caused severe traffic congestion and dangerous conditions on local thoroughfares in Uitgeest. Residents report that roads like the Geester...

Nienke van den Berg plays a leading role in television, but hidden behind the scenes: 'I got a 10 and thought, oh, I can do this'

Nienke van den Berg, a singer from Uitgeest, has been working behind the scenes as a vocal coach for the television show The Masked Singer since 2021. Although she initially dreamed of being a perform...

What if no clean drinking water comes from the tap? Waternet practices emergency scenario

Waternet, the City of Amsterdam, and the Red Cross conducted an emergency drill in Amsterdam-Zuidoost to simulate a scenario where drinking water is contaminated by industrial waste. The exercise invo...

First Dates gets a new version with beach club on NPO Start

The Dutch dating program First Dates is launching a new spin-off titled First Dates Beach Club on NPO Start in 2027. Broadcaster BNNVARA announced that the new version will replace the traditional res...

Aisha Dutrieux returns to where her father came from

Aisha Dutrieux reflects on her family's connection to Indonesia as her father returns to his birthplace of Jakarta with his granddaughter. She describes the profound sense of belonging she and her dau...

Public transport in Haarlem: fewer stops, fewer buses in three years

Public transport in Haarlem has experienced a decline over the past three years, with a reduction in both the number of bus stops and operating buses compared to 2022. This trend highlights a signific...

Ajax tickets for play-off against FC Groningen in Volendam almost sold out

Tickets for the European football play-off between Ajax and FC Groningen at the Kras Stadium in Volendam are nearly sold out. The match was moved from Amsterdam because the Johan Cruijff Arena is host...

Heavy traffic on A9 due to accident near Beverwijk

A multi-vehicle accident on the A9 highway near Beverwijk has caused significant traffic delays. The congestion is worsened by ongoing roadworks that were already affecting the route.

Triple Threat receives 50,000 euros for football program in Schalkwijk: 'There is faith in youth from neighborhoods like ours'

The youth organization Triple Threat has received a €50,000 donation to support its new football program in the Schalkwijk district of Haarlem. Founder Okrah Donkor expressed gratitude for the fundi...