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Thom and Kevin end up at Schoonenberg campsite in Velsen thanks to old van: 'The idea was a twenty-minute drive, it can still make that'

Thom and Kevin settled at Nature Camping Schoonenberg in Velsen-Zuid using an old van for what they hoped would be a short drive. The campsite officially reopened on April 1st after the winter break a...

Jaap (88) hangs up his sax: 'It wasn't just about making music, but also camaraderie'

88-year-old Jaap Hilbers is retiring from playing the saxophone after more than 70 years, including 60 years with the music association St. Caecilia in Heemskerk. His final performance will take place...

More Amsterdam canteens offering healthier and more sustainable food

Canteens in hospitals, schools, and offices across Amsterdam are increasingly offering healthier and more sustainable food options. This transition affects tens of thousands of residents who eat in th...

The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals identity: 'Tired of being a secret'

Author Freida McFadden, known for the psychological thriller 'The Housemaid,' has revealed her true identity as brain doctor Sara Cohen. Cohen explained that she decided to go public because she was t...

RCH-Pinguins drops down a level to focus on youth: 'Ensuring the decline does not continue'

The Heemstede-based baseball and softball club RCH-Pinguins has voluntarily moved to a lower league to focus on its youth development program. Chairman Fokke Dijkstra stated that the club's primary go...

Taking a Biro on the ferry? Forget it: Amsterdam issues fines and here is how much they cost

Amsterdam has begun issuing fines to drivers of Biro mini-cars who attempt to use the ferry across the IJ, where they are now prohibited. Authorities are actively enforcing the ban to ensure complianc...

Major traffic disruption in Amsterdam North until Monday April 27

Significant traffic disruptions are expected in Amsterdam-Noord from April 12 until April 27 due to construction. The entry and exit ramps of the A10 North highway serving Amsterdam-Noord, Amsterdam-C...

Lead researcher Lotje Cohen: 'Amsterdam gained 200,000 inhabitants'

Lead researcher Lotje Cohen reports that Amsterdam has grown by 200,000 inhabitants. She emphasizes that the city is changing rapidly as its population increases.

Students with ‘golden hands’ compete: ‘Parents can proudly say their child took part in national vocational competitions’

Students from practical colleges across the Netherlands gathered at Praktijkcollege de Schakel in Haarlem for the national finals of the PROfessionals competition. Participants competed in categories ...

Actor Theo James worried about manosphere's potential influence on son

Actor Theo James has expressed concern regarding the "manosphere," an online community where misogynistic and sexist views are shared. He stated that he fears for the future of his two-year-old son du...

Construction fences to remain on the Kruisbrug for a while longer

Construction fences have shielded the monumental fencing of the Kruisbrug for over a year, impacting the primary entrance route from the train station to the city center. The reasons for the prolonged...

Rijksmuseum seals birdhouses: 'Because of flashy project'

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has faced criticism from local residents for taping birdhouses shut and netting trees to prevent birds from nesting during the construction of a new sculpture garden. The ...

Farmer Tom: ‘Throwing away oleanders full of aphids? That’s quite drastic’

Boer Tom provides advice to readers from Purmerend who are struggling with black lice on their oleander plants. While a garden center recommended discarding the infested plants, Boer Tom suggests that...

New measures against Keukenhof traffic nuisance aim to spare Lisserbroek

The recent opening of the Keukenhof has led to increased traffic congestion in the Haarlemmermeer region, particularly affecting the village of Lisserbroek. In response to complaints from local reside...

Slight increase in fatal traffic accidents in the city

The number of fatal traffic accidents in the Amsterdam-Amstelland region rose slightly last year, with 30 deaths recorded compared to 28 the previous year. Nationwide, the Netherlands saw a total of 7...

Young people see 'pay later' as a payment method rather than debt

Budget organization Nibud warns that young people increasingly view 'Buy Now, Pay Later' services as a standard payment method rather than a financial debt. This trend has normalized borrowing and pos...

Charging card fails on way back from holiday: The EV nightmare

The prospect of a charging card failing during a return trip from vacation is a significant concern for electric vehicle drivers. This scenario represents a common fear associated with long-distance t...

Yvonne Coldeweijer to hear today if she gets 650,000 euros from Talpa

Juice vlogger Yvonne Coldeweijer is awaiting a court decision today on whether media company Talpa must pay her approximately 650,000 euros. The legal dispute follows the termination of a contract for...

IJmuiden Sea and Port Museum no longer completely free with card after losing accredited status

Starting May 1, visitors to the Sea and Harbor Museum in IJmuiden with a Museum Card will be required to pay half of the regular entrance fee. This change follows the museum's loss of its 'recognized ...

At Weinlokal Stern, you order a Berliner Currywurst with your Riesling: ‘Our idea was: the more German, the better’

Campsites thrive due to good weather and Middle East war, but holiday home rentals slump

Dutch campsites are experiencing a significant boom driven by favorable weather, high fuel prices, and international conflicts that influence travel decisions. Conversely, holiday home rentals have se...

More legumes, less meat and cheese in new Wheel of Five

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre has updated its 'Schijf van Vijf' dietary guidelines to promote healthier and more environmentally sustainable eating habits. The new recommendations advise consumers ...

Municipality wants more cargo bikes for bulky waste despite theft and limited use

The City of Amsterdam plans to expand a pilot program providing electric cargo bikes for residents to transport bulky waste, despite low initial usage and the theft of one expensive bike. Alderman Hes...

Father sues school over son's mandatory lesson during summer break

A father sued Het Amsterdams Lyceum after his son was required to attend mandatory summer school classes to meet academic promotion standards. The father argued that the school overstepped by scheduli...

Twenty years after her illness, Lydia still feels the effects of childhood cancer: ‘I feel sadness for that younger Lydia’

Thirty-two-year-old Lydia Buisman is highlighting the long-term impacts of childhood cancer, which have left her fully disabled and unable to work twenty years after her recovery. Despite being a moth...

New service point in Hoofddorp's Vier Meren shopping center: parcel drop-off and bulk deposit machine

A new service point called "The Point" has officially opened in the Vier Meren shopping center in Hoofddorp. The facility offers several requested services, including an ATM, parcel pickup and drop-of...

Owner of Osdorp Garden Center on leaving the city: A piece of history is being lost

Tuincentrum Osdorp will move from its long-standing location in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district to a new site in 2030 to make way for residential development. The iconic family business, which has ope...

Arming children against online dangers: Pepijn and Greta inform parents through theater: ‘We hear intense things, death threats or photos of weapons’

Pepijn and Greta van Halderen perform interactive theater scenes at parent evenings to educate them about the online dangers children face on platforms like Snapchat and Roblox. Their performances, he...

93 people suffer burns from flares at PSV celebration

Ninety-three people suffered mostly first-degree burns from flares during PSV's championship celebration in Eindhoven on Tuesday. Despite a fireworks ban in the area, the injuries occurred among the c...

After 4,000 artworks, the Kinderkunstlijn comes to an end: ‘It’s been a wonderful 27 years’

After 27 years and approximately 4,000 participants, the Kinderkunstlijn youth art project in Zandvoort is coming to an end. Organizers Marianne Rebel and Hilly Jansen announced that this Friday will ...