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Lars and his group see them flying in IJmuiden aan Zee: ‘Hey, that’s a lifer for me, I can cross it off my list’

Nature guide Lars led a bird-watching excursion in IJmuiden aan Zee, helping participants identify species like the dunnock. The group utilized telescopes and binoculars to spot birds, with some membe...

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Political podcast: JA21 leader assaulted and who won the big AT5 final debate?

This political podcast episode discusses the assault of JA21 faction leader Kevin Kreuger following the final AT5 election debate held at De Meervaart theater. Journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De...

Third-division DIOS wingback also flies for Sint Maarten: 'With my club I never go abroad for matches'

Tyrel Gumbs, a 25-year-old wingback for the Dutch club DIOS, has been called up to represent the Sint Maarten national football team. He will travel to the Dominican Republic to compete in matches aga...

Over seven years in prison demanded for son of Norwegian Crown Princess in major criminal case

Norwegian prosecutors have requested a prison sentence of seven years and seven months for Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit. He appeared in an Oslo court facing several charge...

Halsema 'very surprised' by street coaches' actions during assault of Kevin Kreuger (Ja21)

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema expressed concern after street coaches reportedly forced Ja21 politician Kevin Kreuger to delete footage of his assault on Osdorpplein. Kreuger was attacked by a group of...

Heat Fund receives more applications for making homes more energy-efficient

The Dutch National Heat Fund has reported a significant increase in applications from homeowners seeking financing for energy-efficiency improvements. This surge indicates a growing trend among proper...

New residential care facility Het Overboshuis opens in Hoofddorp: ‘Immediate positive feeling, and my father's parrot can live here too’

Alderman Charlotte van der Meij has officially opened Het Overboshuis, a new small-scale residential care facility for people with dementia in Hoofddorp. The home provides space for 22 residents and i...

Expats in the region are also heading to the polls. What determines their vote? ‘I pay close attention to tax policy and living comfort’

Expats in the Netherlands are preparing to vote in upcoming municipal elections, focusing on issues like tax policy and housing comfort. Many participants emphasize that voting is a civic responsibili...

Weather forecast: sunny Wednesday with temperatures up to 17 degrees

Wednesday will be a sunny day with temperatures reaching between 13 and 17 degrees. According to Weeronline, the sun is expected to appear regularly over the next few days as well.

Garage Stoop persists in search for leak in Karin's car

Garage Stoop is investigating a persistent leakage issue in Karin's car that causes excessive moisture and internal window icing during frost. The garage is dedicated to finding the source of the leak...

Flynn Macnack (18) was a talented volleyball player, but the Haarlem native chose football. This winter he made a surprise transfer to Italy

Eighteen-year-old Flynn Macnack from Haarlem has chosen to pursue a career in professional football despite his family's deep roots in volleyball. He recently made a significant career move by transfe...

What you need to know about today's municipal elections

Residents of Amsterdam are voting today in the municipal and district council elections at 460 polling stations across the city. Voters can choose from 622 candidates representing 35 parties, with ini...

Snack vegetables with pesticides: how unhealthy is that?

A study conducted by the Pesticide Action Network Netherlands for the consumer program Kassa found pesticide residues in 11 out of 20 tested snack vegetables. The article addresses health concerns for...

Singer Kehlani releases new album on her birthday

American singer Kehlani announced that her fifth studio album, titled "KEHLANI", will be released on April 24th. The release coincides with the artist's birthday, as she shared the news with fans via ...

Darifa and Nora have been championing women in Amsterdam for 25 years: ‘We do everything from the heart and people feel it’

Amsterdam sewage contains highest levels of ketamine and MDMA in Europe

Morocco wins Africa Cup two months after final as Senegal penalized

Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup title two months after the final following a ruling by the CAF against Senegal. The decision penalizes Senegal for their players walking off the pitch during th...

Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day: A good Irish breakfast with 20 pints

Irish residents and visitors are celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Amsterdam, with local Irish pubs opening early to serve traditional pints of Guinness. While the holiday originated as a religious fea...

Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day: A good Irish breakfast with 20 pints

Irish people are celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Amsterdam, with local Irish pubs opening early to accommodate crowds enjoying Guinness and camaraderie. Participants emphasize that the holiday has ev...

Preserving bulb fields while creating more housing: the choices for young people in Hillegom

Ahead of the municipal elections on March 18, Hillegom is debating how to retain its young population amidst a housing shortage and an aging demographic. Key issues include deciding whether to preserv...

Dokkum celebrates King's Day over the weekend with a King's song

Dokkum and surrounding Frisian villages will host various festivities during the weekend preceding King's Day, which includes a visit from the royal family. The event program features performances by ...

Where are we voting tomorrow? These are the 7 most unique polling stations in the Netherlands

The Dutch municipal elections are scheduled for Wednesday, featuring several unique voting locations across the country. Voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots in unconventional settings, s...

Dog Idol and owner Ilse take on challenge together in Spaarndam: ‘He may not be my child, but he is a full member of the family’

Ilse van Veen and her five-year-old dog, Idol, are training for the upcoming Obedience selection trials on March 22 in Spaarndam. The duo practices at the Kynologen Club Amsterdam, where Van Veen desc...

Robert (65) went to school by scooter as a child; now director, he sees pupils arrive in cars and cargo bikes

Robert Smid, a 65-year-old school administrator in Schoorl, is reflecting on the changes in student transportation as he approaches his retirement. Having attended the same school as a child on a scoo...

Five hundred euros for a Telstar ticket against PSV: Fans of champions-elect desperate to attend match

Telstar is preparing for a match against PSV this Sunday, where PSV could potentially secure the national title. Due to the significance of the game, fans are reportedly willing to pay up to 500 euros...

D66 leafleting in De Pijp: We can still become the largest party

Melanie van der Horst, the lead candidate for D66, campaigned in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood to engage undecided voters ahead of the local elections. Despite current polls placing the party behin...

Menstrual symptoms are ‘pure biology’: Nijmegen study maps impact of hormonal fluctuations on the brain

Research from Nijmegen indicates that menstrual complaints are biological rather than psychological, caused by hormonal fluctuations affecting the brain. These changes in the brain can lead to physica...

Watch now: Amsterdam Chooses - The Final Debate, live from Meervaart Theater

Eleven political party leaders in Amsterdam participated in a final televised debate at theater Meervaart to discuss key issues including housing, safety, and public space. The debate occurs as latest...

From trailer park to pub: two young politicians with a mission

Young politicians Kim Denie and Sander Blankestein are campaigning for re-election to the Haarlemmermeer municipal council to better represent their generation's interests. Denie, who grew up in Amste...