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Milo (22) and Mels (23) lost a friend to suicide: 'It brought us closer together'

Milo Elfers and Mels Dings share how their friendship grew stronger after the tragic loss of a mutual friend to suicide. Their story is part of a series highlighting the significance of social bonds a...

We’re back and it’s great! Watch Oranje on these 9 screens in Amsterdam

The football World Cup begins on June 14 with the Dutch national team's opening match against Japan. This article highlights nine venues in Amsterdam where supporters can watch the games on large scre...

Fewer Dutch people infected with dengue, but Mai Lin won’t forget the hell: ‘I was brought in deathly pale’

The number of Dutch travelers contracting dengue fever is reportedly declining after a recent peak, though experts warn the disease is spreading globally. Survivors like Mai Lin Muis highlight the sev...

Special Olympics coming to Haarlem

Haarlem will host the Special Olympics National Games from June 12 to 14, featuring over 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities competing in 27 different sports. The event begins with a traditi...

Nightlife culture subsidy for young people

The city of Haarlem has announced a €15,000 subsidy fund for 2026 to support creative night culture events aimed at youth under the age of 18. Organizers can apply for up to €2,500 per event for p...

Samen Haarlem Foundation and Spaarnediners win 2026 Participation Award

Stichting Samen Haarlem and Spaarnediners have been named the winners of the Haarlem Participation Prize 2026 for their impactful community initiatives. Stichting Samen Haarlem was recognized for its ...

Zandvoort Mayor: We should have seen youth nuisance at Pentecost coming

Mayor David Moolenburgh of Zandvoort admitted that the municipality should have better anticipated the youth nuisance that occurred during the warm Pentecost weekend. While emergency measures were eve...

Flowers and memorial at Circus Renz site in Beverwijk after death of Bernardo Renz (25): performances cancelled

A memorial has been established at the Circus Renz site in Beverwijk following the death of 25-year-old junior chef Bernardo Renz in a traffic accident in Germany. Consequently, all scheduled circus p...

Golfer Luiten starts KLM Open with round of 69

Dutch golfer Joost Luiten began the KLM Open with a round of 69 strokes, placing him two under par. The performance at The International in Badhoevedorp put him in the tournament's sub-top during the ...

Zara pulls Curaçao World Cup shirts after major blunder

Fashion retailer Zara has withdrawn its new World Cup-themed T-shirts from stores following a significant spelling error. The shirts incorrectly printed the name of the island as "Curaçau" instead of...

Maan and Goldband singer Karel Gerlach split: 'As good friends'

Dutch singer Maan de Steenwinkel and Goldband vocalist Karel Gerlach have ended their relationship after three and a half years. Their management confirmed the split, stating that the pair remain on g...

De Evenaar primary school in Heemstede explores merger with neighboring De Ark: ‘Independent survival no longer a realistic scenario’

Primary school De Evenaar in Heemstede is exploring a merger with neighboring school De Ark due to declining student numbers. Director Domien Geluk stated that remaining independent is no longer a rea...

Writer Ragna (43) searched for her ancestors in Suriname and India: ‘Should we be grateful that they suffered? That feels very strange to me’

Friction and tension on the French coast in the treacherous summer novel Three Weeks in August

'At the start of the evening people are hesitant; by the end we are dancing together' Participation awards for Spaarnediners and Stichting Samen

The Spaarnediners and Stichting Samen initiatives have been awarded the Participation Prizes for their work in fostering social connection through communal meals. The winners highlighted how shared di...

A place of honor for the legacy of Pieter Vermeulen: namesake nature museum opens next week in IJmuiden

The Pieter Vermeulen Museum will open its doors at a new location on Doorneberglaan in IJmuiden next Wednesday. This opening marks the conclusion of a years-long search for a suitable permanent home f...

Do you find sweets irresistible? Here's how to cut back on sugar

Dietitian Neeke Smit and doctor Martijn Brouwers offer guidance on reducing sugar intake to lower risks of obesity and type 2 diabetes. The experts share practical tips for managing cravings and succe...

To the zoo with sirens blaring and flashing lights

The annual KinderBeestFeest will take place on Friday, June 5, featuring a procession of emergency vehicles including police cars and ambulances through Amsterdam. The event provides a special experie...

Sociaal Culinair celebrates its fifth anniversary at Nieuwe Groenmarkt on Sunday June 7

Sociaal Culinair will celebrate its fifth anniversary on Sunday, June 7, at the Nieuwe Groenmarkt in Haarlem. Over the past five years, the event has become a staple of the city's calendar as an affor...

Haltestraat in Zandvoort to close to traffic in evenings this summer

The Haltestraat in Zandvoort will be closed to traffic during evening hours throughout the upcoming summer season. Local residents and business owners have been officially notified by the municipality...

Paying off mortgage with savings can save thousands of euros: 'A matter of finding the right balance'

High mortgage interest rates make it financially beneficial for homeowners to use their savings to pay off parts of their mortgages. This strategy can result in savings of thousands of euros, provided...

Marcel Groninger becomes Henk Brugge's assistant at Telstar

Marcel Groninger has been appointed as the new assistant trainer for Telstar, signing a two-year contract with the club. The 55-year-old will work alongside head coach Henk Brugge in Velsen-Zuid.

'Fatigued' HBC must give it their all one last time against Hollandia after narrow defeat. 'Everything is still wide open'

HBC suffered a narrow 0-1 home defeat against Hollandia in a match where the players appeared visibly fatigued after a long season. Despite the loss, trainer Jasper Ketting remains optimistic, stating...

Every day Harry says hello to the ferry: ‘They always wave back and give a quick honk’

Harry Sprong and his neighbor in IJmuiden aan Zee maintain a daily tradition of raising a Danish flag to greet the passing ferry. The ferry crew consistently acknowledges the gesture by waving and sou...

First step towards aid for homeless Amsterdammers

The service desk at Jan van Galenstraat 323B in Amsterdam has been renovated to provide assistance to homeless residents. The facility serves as a central point where individuals experiencing homeless...

Even on that dramatic day, Yoeri’s alarm went off at 7:01 as usual

Young girls seeking mental support have found it at Elance Academy for fifteen years

The Elance Academy has spent fifteen years pairing young girls with female role models who act as mentors to help them build self-confidence. Founded by Aytun Aydin, the organization supports approxim...

North Holland traffic: delays on the A7 and A9 during the Thursday morning rush hour, June 4

Traffic congestion on the A7 and A9 motorways in Noord-Holland caused minor delays during the morning rush hour on Thursday, June 4. High traffic volumes resulted in stationary vehicles and increased ...

Fewer sleepless nights: Heijmans largely phases out traditional pile driving

Construction company Heijmans is largely replacing traditional pile driving with drilling and screwing methods to reduce noise and vibration nuisance for nearby residents. This change will become the ...

How to keep summer flowers beautiful until October? Farmer Tom: ‘Better to water thoroughly once than a little bit at a time’

Farmer Tom provides gardening advice on how to maintain annual summer flowers through October, recommending thorough watering over frequent small amounts. The tip comes in response to a reader from Al...