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My street is the best! New summer column on the nicest streets in the IJmond. Who's joining in?

Dagblad Kennemerland is launching a new summer series titled 'My street is the best!' to highlight the most family-friendly streets in the IJmond region. Residents are invited to nominate their neighb...

Mass toilet use during extra breaks for the Dutch national team

Data from water supplier Vitens shows that Dutch viewers used the toilet in large numbers during extra drinking breaks in the national football team's match against Japan. These spikes in water usage ...

Patta founder on warm-up shirt featuring Dutch, Surinamese, and African symbols: ‘Sold out within a few hours’

The Amsterdam-based streetwear brand Patta designed a warmup shirt for the Dutch national football team featuring a mix of Dutch, Surinamese, and African symbols. Despite some racist reactions online,...

Traffic exam in Uitgeest: Children do well at ‘tricky spot’, but all adults fail at the top of the Zientunnel

Children in Uitgeest performed well during a practical traffic exam at the Zientunnel, while all participating adults failed at a challenging point. Monitors Sabine and Rob Schipper recorded observati...

Welmoed Sijtsma moves to RTL and gets own late-night show

Welmoed Sijtsma is moving from broadcaster Omroep WNL to RTL, where she will launch her own late-night talk show on RTL 4 in early 2027. She will become a regular host for the network's late-night pro...

Haarlem residents sought for photo project

The 'Ik zie jou' photo project is seeking ten Haarlem residents to be paired with local newcomers for a series of interviews and portraits based on shared interests. These stories and photographs will...

More vouchers submitted for neighborhood plans in Velsen; 61 projects already funded

More than 12,000 vouchers were donated to neighborhood projects in Velsen this spring, representing an increase of over 1,000 compared to last year. As a result, 61 local initiatives have already reac...

International school De Optimist celebrates diversity during Cultural Day. Everyone proudly shows where they come from on the ‘best day of the year’

International Academy de Optimist celebrated its annual Cultural Day at Jeugdland Hoofddorp, where students and families from around the world showcased their diverse backgrounds. The event emphasized...

IJ-tunnel and Arenatunnel closed Friday June 19 due to emergency work

The IJ-tunnel and Arenatunnel will be closed on Friday, June 19, for emergency replacement of their control systems. Motorists are advised to follow detours while the work is being carried out.

Thijs Römer returns to the stage with show about conviction

Dutch actor Thijs Römer has returned to the stage with a new theater production reflecting on his recent years and legal conviction. His uncle, Paul Römer, shared the news during an appearance on th...

Five years of leaks in luxury new-build apartment: Court orders Amvest to pay over 400,000 euros

Joey Veerman in good company with Cruyff, Gullit, Davids, Van Bommel and Sneijder after much-discussed advertisement

A full-page advertisement for clothing brand G-Star featuring footballer Joey Veerman has sparked significant public debate and mixed reactions after appearing in the newspaper De Telegraaf. The high-...

Cheers, fireworks and ultimately disappointment for Oranje fans at the Westergasterrein

Dutch football fans gathered at the Westergasterrein in Amsterdam to watch the national team's match against Japan on a large screen. Although the Netherlands took the lead twice with goals from Virgi...

I now understand why young Gen Zers 'snap'

Journalist Senna Brammer explores current trends among the younger members of Gen Z, specifically their frequent use of Snapchat and the high demand for Harry Styles concert tickets. The piece delves ...

New De Toermalijn primary school building in Hillegom to be built under four floors of housing

The new building for the Waldorf primary school De Toermalijn in Hillegom will feature 33 apartments across four residential floors above the school facilities. This project on Abellalaan aims to inte...

Channah Koerten and Nordin Blessing end relationship

Influencer Channah Koerten and radio producer Nordin Blessing have announced the end of their relationship. The couple, who share two children together, shared the news of their split on Instagram on ...

Two 19-year-old stoned drivers arrested after head-on collision in East

Two 19-year-old drivers were arrested after a head-on collision at the intersection of Zeeburgerdijk and Molukkenstraat in Amsterdam East on Friday night. Both individuals tested positive for cannabis...

Increased internet traffic during drink breaks in Netherlands' first World Cup match

VodafoneZiggo reported a significant increase in internet traffic during the Dutch national team's first World Cup match against Japan. Fans frequently used their phones to scroll during halftime and ...

He is the only Dutchman in this summer's major World Cup ad, Kim Lammers notes—and it wasn't in the script

Dutch footballer Virgil van Dijk is the only Dutch player featured in Nike's six-minute summer commercial titled 'Rip the script.' He appears alongside other global stars such as Kylian Mbappé, Erlin...

High traffic on NS website due to cheap train subscription

The NS website is experiencing high traffic due to the launch of a new subscription that allows unlimited off-peak train travel for 49 euros per month. The Dutch government introduced the measure to a...

Sunny days ahead, but summer weather comes with a catch

Temperatures are expected to rise rapidly this week after a cool start, leading to summer-like weather across the country, particularly in the south. However, weather site Weeronline warns that this w...

Rough North Sea spoils triathlon again. 'Swimming would have made the race more fun'

The swimming portion of the DTS Zandvoort triathlon was canceled due to rough conditions in the North Sea, turning the event into a duathlon. Iris Bosch won the modified race, though she expressed dis...

UK bans social media for under-16s

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media use for children under the age of 16. The announcement was made during a press conference held at Downing Street.

Amsterdam Newspaper June: Outdoors again

The June edition of the Amsterdam newspaper features topics such as outdoor art, Keti Koti, and Pride celebrations. The publication also provides information on local issues like residential burglarie...

Shania Twain appreciates her body more in menopause: 'Not in control of everything'

Canadian singer Shania Twain shared in an interview with The Times that she has become less strict with her body since entering menopause. She revealed that she previously engaged in unhealthy habits ...

Iran deal brings lower prices at the pump tomorrow, so wait a day to refuel

An upcoming agreement between the United States and Iran has caused global oil prices to drop by 4 percent. As a result, gasoline prices at the pump are expected to decrease by several cents per liter...

Maria lost her twin sister in a fatal accident: ‘He can move on with his life, my sister cannot’

Maria Daoud reflects on the loss of her twin sister, Emanuela, who died in a car accident nearly three years ago. She expresses frustration over the light sentence given to the driver responsible, sta...

Watching football in De Hoek with much grumbling over the Netherlands' performance: 'I missed both goals, I was on the toilet'

Patrons at Café De Hoek in Haarlem expressed disappointment over the performance of the Netherlands national football team during a recent 2-2 draw. Despite the general frustration, one visitor's wif...

Son of Norwegian Crown Princess sentenced to four years for two rapes

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison by a court in Oslo for crimes including two rapes. The stepson of Crown Prince Haakon wa...

'Hey, hello! How many times have I saved you now, man!?' Lifesaving swimming refresher course at De Zien pool in Uitgeest

Volunteers at the De Zien outdoor swimming pool in Uitgeest participated in a refresher course for lifesaving swimming on Saturday. The pool has been managed by a volunteer foundation since 2014 and r...