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Have you seen the djembe player anywhere? Seniors fully enjoy the Volbloeiers senior festival at Landgoed Akerendam

Over 350 seniors participated in the fourth edition of the Volbloeiers theater festival, held at the Akerendam estate in Beverwijk. Attendees enjoyed a variety of performances and workshops tailored s...

Why the public outrage, Henk Spaan asks. Van Dijk played much better than public opinion gave him credit for

Columnist Henk Spaan defends Virgil van Dijk's recent football performances, arguing that the public criticism directed at the player is unwarranted. Spaan evaluates the performances of several player...

Churchill Pride began after flags were destroyed and continues to grow: De Wolkenkrabber now also participates

The Churchill Pride initiative in Amsterdam's Rivierenbuurt has expanded significantly since its inception in 2016, gaining momentum following the destruction of several rainbow flags in 2023. Residen...

Human counting error almost costs Siena (18) her diploma: 'Failing is never fun, but it's even worse when it turns out to be unjustified'

Eighteen-year-old Siena Alexander was initially told she failed her final exams at Gymnasium Felisenum by a narrow margin. After her family challenged the result, school officials discovered a countin...

'White men to the back!' Richard Kemper finds Sophie Straat's call original and essential. 'Just like with Rembrandt.'

Singer Sophie Straat called for women, queer individuals, and people of color to move to the front during her performance at the Best Kept Secret festival. Richard Kemper praised the statement as orig...

Heemskerk baker Sjon bakes for Tour de France fans again this year: 'A new quiz every day'

Baker Sjon Koelman from the bakery Wim Koelman in Heemskerk is once again celebrating the Tour de France by offering special themed cakes to customers who correctly answer daily cycling-related quizze...

Just Go Skating connects asylum seekers and Haarlem residents at skatepark this Sunday: ‘On a skateboard, it doesn’t matter where you’re from’

The initiative Just Go Skating is organizing a skateboarding workshop this weekend in Haarlem to foster connections between asylum seekers and local residents. The organizers aim to promote social inc...

A rich, savory blend of Eastern spices: the Snackspert is a fan of Kwalitaria’s kebab croquette

Cindy closes coffee shop The Harbour, competition becomes too overwhelming

After nine years in business, Cindy Ruitenberg is closing her coffee shop, The Harbour, located in the IJmuiden harbor area. The shop will serve its final customers until 2:00 PM this Saturday.

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ANWB sees holiday traffic rush beginning

The ANWB reports that holiday traffic is building up across the Netherlands on Friday afternoon. By 3:30 PM, traffic congestion reached 744 kilometers on the roads.

The Achterklap Podcast | Rico Verhoeven is not getting married after all and Madonna on Grindr

Kickboxer Rico Verhoeven has announced his breakup with Naomy, while pop icon Madonna is actively seeking attention to stay in the spotlight. These developments are discussed in the latest episode of ...

Amsterdam frees up more vacant homes: from 1,300 to 1,836 in one year

Amsterdam made over 1,800 homes habitable again last year

In 2025, the city of Amsterdam successfully returned over 1,800 vacant or fraudulently occupied homes to the housing market. These efforts are part of the municipality's ongoing strategy to combat hou...

The Collection: the bicycle helmet is on the rise

Tripadvisor AI tool 'forgets' negative reviews and praises hotels as flawless

Research by the British consumer organization Which? has found that Tripadvisor's AI tool often excludes negative hotel reviews in its automated summaries. This leads to misleading descriptions, where...

Morocco, Curaçao and Mexico increasingly popular with Dutch tourists: ‘600 passengers per day’

While high costs are causing some Dutch residents to stay home this summer, many are choosing to travel abroad for their vacations. Spain remains the top destination, though countries such as Mexico, ...

Jan-Bert Vroege leaves Amsterdam politics for alderman role in Almere: "Time for something else"

After sixteen years in Amsterdam politics, Jan-Bert Vroege has been installed as a new alderman in Almere. He will oversee a diverse portfolio focused on the city's future, including economy, innovati...

Oranje's World Cup elimination left Malevy Leons with a broken heart and a tough day at the office

Malevy Leons expressed her disappointment following the Dutch national team's defeat against Morocco during the World Cup. She described the loss as a difficult experience despite not being a regular ...

17 players leave relegated Hera, Juryan Zandvliet named new coach

Following relegation from the Eredivisie in its debut season, women's football club Hera United has appointed Juryan Zandvliet as their new head coach. The club also announced the departure of sevente...

Telstar to play away games in blue this season with shirt celebrating 150 years of IJmuiden and paying tribute to the North Sea Canal

Football club Telstar will wear blue away kits for the 2026-2027 season. The design commemorates the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden and pays tribute to the North Sea Canal.

Politics on the Amstel: PRO gaslights the city council and the 'little train' is back in council

The podcast Politiek aan de Amstel discusses recent political tensions in the Amsterdam city council, including controversy surrounding the party PRO and the performance of mayor Femke Halsema. Journa...

Review round-up Madonna's new album: 'One of her better records'

More than twenty years after the success of her 2005 album, Madonna has released a long-awaited follow-up titled Confessions II. Critics have praised the new record, describing it as a dance-oriented ...

Solange's favorites: This is by far my favorite café in Amsterdam

Solange Former, an editor at indebuurt Amsterdam, shares her personal favorite local spots in the city. In this article, she reveals her top cafe recommendation among her preferred locations in Amster...

Going on holiday by electric car? Traveling to France is much cheaper than to Italy

Electric vehicle drivers planning a summer vacation face significant variations in charging costs across different European countries. Research indicates that travel costs differ depending on the dest...

Twan Huys discusses his new book in Heemstede: A personal story about fatherhood, grief and the healing power of walking

On Saturday, July 4, presenter and author Twan Huys will visit Boekhandel Blokker in Heemstede. He will discuss his new book, 'Het droompad,' which covers personal themes including fatherhood, grief, ...

Summer activities for children

The municipality of Haarlem is offering a variety of low-cost and free summer activities for children, including sports, creative workshops, and theater events. Families can utilize the local holiday ...

Holiday park residents allowed to stay, government introduces new rules

The Dutch cabinet has reached an agreement with municipalities to allow permanent residents of holiday parks to remain in their homes. Additionally, the government is developing new regulations to fac...

Deedee and Aranka knew early on they would remain best friends: We know each other in every phase of our lives

DeeDee van Assema and Aranka Turba, both 25, share the story of their long-standing friendship in a column highlighting personal connections among young people. The two friends emphasize that they hav...

Residents of Bergen, Uitgeest, Castricum and Heiloo among North Holland's best: less than 100 kilos of residual waste per person by 2025

Residents of Bergen, Uitgeest, Castricum, and Heiloo have significantly improved their waste management, reducing residual waste to less than 100 kilograms per person in 2025. This figure represents a...