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Fred sits with Heemskerk flag at Oranje match in the US: ‘In the stadium they checked if it was a radical political statement’

Heemskerk resident Fred Roest brought his village flag to the Netherlands national football team's match against Japan in the United States. Stadium security thoroughly inspected the banner to confirm...

Singer Hannah Mae and guitarist Rowdy Prins split after ten years

Dutch singer Hannah Mae and her partner Rowdy Prins have separated after ten years together. Despite the end of their relationship, the pair will continue to work together as Prins remains the guitari...

Finn Mulder (18) signs first professional contract with Telstar. Talented goalkeeper signs for three years

Eighteen-year-old goalkeeper Finn Mulder has signed his first professional contract with Telstar, committing to the club for the next three years. A native of Beverwijk, Mulder previously served as th...

Borrowing instead of buying at Dille & Kamille: ‘We are implementing a different way of consuming’

The retail chain Dille & Kamille is launching a new initiative that allows customers to borrow household items, such as pasta machines, instead of purchasing them. This service is intended to promote ...

Stricter EU rules for meat substitute labels: 'steak' only for real meat

The European Parliament has approved new regulations to ensure that terms like steak, chicken breast, and bacon are used exclusively for animal-based products. These rules aim to create clearer labeli...

Saints & Stars sought court order to ban communication between journalists and Labor Inspectorate over investigation

Tom Holland hints he is married to Zendaya: 'Everyone was there'

British actor Tom Holland has hinted at a potential secret marriage to Zendaya following their engagement earlier this year. The actor’s comments have fueled long-standing rumors that the couple may...

Exhibition in IJmuiden forces passers-by to stop: Violence against women is common

The "Femicide" exhibition on Plein 1945 in IJmuiden highlights the issue of fatal partner violence, which claims a woman's life every eight days in the Netherlands. The display features stories of the...

The real cause for celebration is when we start exercising more ourselves

The Netherlands is preparing for the World Cup with widespread orange-themed celebrations and national enthusiasm. The article notes that while fans are eager to cheer for the national team, there is ...

Far fewer metros and World Pride: Busy and disruptive summer for public transport

Amsterdam's public transport operator GVB has announced major service disruptions this summer due to extensive maintenance on metro and tram lines from July 4 to August 16. Travel times are expected t...

Dutch fan in red and white following Denmark: ‘The most entertaining team of the tournament’

In 1986, Dutch football fan Teun Beets decided to support Denmark during the World Cup in Mexico because the Netherlands had failed to qualify. He chose to cheer for the Danish team as he considered t...

Video | Zendaya and Tom Holland together again on red carpet after long time

Attention Amsterdammers: You can now have your passport delivered home for free

The municipality of Amsterdam is offering residents free home delivery for new passports until July 3rd. This service provides an alternative for those unable to visit a city office before their curre...

Thijs Römer reflects on his conviction in the theater

Ideal age for first smartphone? 12, say parents – up from 10

Most Dutch parents now consider 12 to be the ideal age for a child to receive their first smartphone, an increase from the previous preference of 10 years. This shift is driven by concerns regarding e...

Marieke Elsinga still recovering from broken foot: 'Walking all hunched over'

Qmusic presenter Marieke Elsinga is currently recovering from a broken metatarsal sustained during a radio challenge last month. She reported being halfway through her rehabilitation after the injury,...

New app helps parents guide children with their first phone

The new Dutch app Startphone has been launched to help parents guide their children as they begin using their first smartphones. The app gradually unlocks features based on the child's age and parenta...

EU bans extra hand luggage fees

The European Union has reached an agreement to eliminate extra fees for small carry-on luggage on flights within member states. This deal between EU countries and the European Parliament aims to stand...

Nike x Patta World Cup collection sells out rapidly and resells for hundreds of extra euros

The Nike x Patta World Cup collection for the Dutch national football team sold out rapidly following its release on both the Patta and Nike websites. The high demand led to the items disappearing wit...

Drug user bus won't move to Linnaeusstraat: Dapperbuurt's vulnerability not sufficiently considered

The Amsterdam-Oost district government has reversed its decision to move a drug consumption bus to Linnaeusstraat following protests from residents and business owners in the Dapperbuurt. Officials ac...

Serious collision on Wagenweg cycle path: victim still suffers from brain injury two years after crash with speeding moped

An 18-year-old man recently appeared in a Haarlem court for a high-speed moped collision that occurred on the Wagenweg two years ago. The victim suffered severe brain damage and a lung contusion, and ...

Airen Mylene returns to AA cup after 15 years of breast implants: ‘Small and natural’

Radio 538 DJ Airen Mylene Taekema has removed her breast implants after 15 years, returning to her original AA cup size. The 40-year-old explained that she no longer felt the implants were proportiona...

More women are having their breast implants removed: ‘It doesn't have to be perfect’

Over the past decade, more than 14,000 women have chosen to have their breast implants removed. This trend is driven by both health concerns and an increasing preference for a more natural body appear...

Harmen Kuperus (49) returns to Telstar as goalkeeper coach; club completes coaching staff for new season

Former player Harmen Kuperus has returned to Telstar as the goalkeeper coach, completing the club's technical staff for the upcoming season. Additionally, Dion Malone is retiring from professional foo...

Court rejects release request for Norwegian Crown Princess's son

A Norwegian court has rejected Marius Borg Høiby's request to be released from pre-trial detention. The son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit was recently sentenced to four years in prison for multiple o...

Emotional Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha (40) nears 6 million Instagram followers after World Cup stunt against Spain

Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha was named Man of the Match following a stunning 0-0 draw against Spain in their World Cup opening match. The 40-year-old's performance has earned him global recognition...

Restaurant Bouchon du Centre closes after 27 years: ‘I will miss the people, but not Amsterdam’

How do I get my children to be less messy?

Lisa, a mother of two children aged five and nine, is struggling with the constant mess of toys throughout her home. She is seeking advice on how to effectively encourage her children to be more organ...

Mother's illness was the starting point for Nikki Beulen's photo book on grief

Sanne and Tom paid over 12,000 euros for childcare but did not apply for allowance

Dutch parents Sanne and Tom spent over 12,000 euros on childcare for their daughter without applying for government subsidies. Despite their high income, they chose to pay the full amount themselves t...