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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...

Marc-André ter Stegen to Ajax after eleven years at FC Barcelona, loan deal almost complete

Marc-André ter Stegen is set to join Ajax on a loan deal from FC Barcelona. The 34-year-old German goalkeeper is moving to the Amsterdam-based club following eleven years in Spain.

Mandatory internship compensation, but no minimum amount

The Dutch cabinet has decided that all students will be entitled to a mandatory internship allowance in the future. However, the government has not set a minimum amount, allowing for significant varia...

Hillegom Romantique: getting romantic in the Hoftuin

The Hillegomse Harmonie Kapel will host the seventh edition of the 'Hillegom Romantique' event on Sunday, July 5th. Attendees are invited to enjoy classical music and picnics in the Hoftuin while dres...

Linda Milojkovic (1976-2026) organized a successful weekly techno party on the least logical night

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Lil Kleine on relationship rumors with Selma Omari: We are having a great time together

Dutch rapper Lil Kleine has addressed recent rumors regarding his relationship with Selma Omari. In his reality series, he confirmed that they are enjoying each other's company and that he holds her i...

Parool readers on feeling at home in Amsterdam: We avoid hospitality venues as much as possible: too expensive and unfriendly staff

The more Amsterdam becomes a transient city, the less at home people feel

Penélope Cruz wants to learn to drive because Bono gave her a car: 'The ultimate push'

Actress Penélope Cruz is considering obtaining her driver's license after receiving a car as a birthday gift from U2 singer Bono. She described the unexpected present as the ultimate motivation to fi...

These five terraces are great to visit with your child

The weekend supplement AlleTijd recommends five family-friendly terraces in the region to enjoy the summer season. This list serves as part of a series of tips for local outings throughout the coming ...

Vijfhuizen gets small festival by and for the village: 'If Mysteryland doesn't happen, we'll have our own party'

Residents in the village of Vijfhuizen are organizing a new local festival called 5house to promote community spirit. Initiated by Aldo Moraal and Ivo de Haan, the small-scale event is specifically de...

Stringband Leadbeaters releases debut album and sees smiling faces everywhere: 'Stay independent and true to yourself'

The five-piece string band Leadbeaters recently performed at a neighborhood event in Amsterdam-Watergraafsmeer. The group is currently focused on the release of their debut album while maintaining the...

Drunk driver rams arrow trailer at roadworks on A4

An intoxicated 47-year-old driver crashed into a road construction vehicle on the A4 near Nieuw-Vennep early this morning. The driver, from Wassenaar, was taken to the police station and received a si...

Summer vacation 2026: the best tips and outings for children (and parents)

Schiphol expects 12.7 million passengers this summer, slightly more than last year

Schiphol Airport expects to welcome approximately 12.7 million passengers during the upcoming summer vacation period. This figure represents a slight increase compared to the 12.4 million travelers re...

No, doping doesn't automatically make you look like the Hulk, said a man who looked very much like the Hulk

20-year-old man arrested after chain lock attack and street robbery in De Pijp following Netherlands-Morocco match

A look at a Haarlem reading club: 'Reading together makes it easier to actually do it'

This article explores a local English-language book club in Haarlem that helps participants find time to read amidst their busy schedules. The group serves as a source of inspiration and accountabilit...

Brand new De Krocht is a construction site again. Everything torn up once more for sound barrier

Less than six months after its renovation, the De Krocht theater in Zandvoort is undergoing construction again to install soundproofing. The original renovation failed to meet noise insulation require...

Taste one hundred different beers at the eleventh Midsummer Beer Festival Klein Duimpje

On Saturday, July 4, thousands of beer enthusiasts will gather in Hillegom for the eleventh edition of the Midzomer Bierfestival at the Klein Duimpje brewery. The event, which has become a local tradi...

A4 near Leimuiden remains closed due to malfunction, long traffic jams expected Friday morning on A4 between The Hague and Amsterdam

The A44 motorway between Sassenheim and Leimuiden remains closed on Friday morning due to a traffic signal malfunction. This closure has caused significant traffic congestion on the A4 between The Hag...

Outgoing director Ted Brandsen honored with Silver Medal at Dutch National Ballet gala

After 23 years of service, Ted Brandsen has stepped down as director of the Dutch National Ballet. He was honored with an Amsterdam Silver Medal by Mayor Femke Halsema during a gala event for his sign...

Two 'well-known' Heemskerk residents spend a day in IJmuiden: 'I stopped my Heemskerk supermarket in time'

Jolanda and Jan Nijman, well-known residents of Heemskerk, spent a day in IJmuiden. The couple planned to enjoy the view at the Kop van de Haven before having lunch at a local restaurant.

Dutch people went on holiday almost 22 million times last summer

According to data from Statistics Netherlands, residents of the country went on vacation 21.9 million times last summer. Between late April and early October 2025, 72 percent of the Dutch population a...

A1 towards Amsterdam closed for most of the summer, at least half an hour of extra travel time

Rijkswaterstaat will perform major maintenance on the A1 highway towards Amsterdam between the Eemnes and Muiderberg interchanges from July 3 to August 17. Motorists should anticipate travel delays of...

Bruno Mars celebrates the 'beautiful women' of Amsterdam during show at ArenA

Bruno Mars has kicked off a series of four concerts at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. The singer entertained the audience while performing for his fans in the Dutch capital.

Virtual reality brings true-to-life frustration into our home

In November 2023, the author purchased a Meta Quest 3 VR headset for their teenage son for 550 euros. Despite the high expectations associated with the gift, the device has resulted in unexpected frus...

Parents win first battle: Hartekamp Groep keeps swimming pools open for another year: 'We will keep fighting'

The Hartekamp Group has postponed the closure of therapeutic swimming pools in Heemstede and Heemskerk until 2028 following pressure from protesting parents. Despite this one-year extension, the paren...

The stars are shining brighter than ever at this World Cup. The glory days could return with double digits

It has been over fifty years since a top scorer at the FIFA World Cup reached ten or more goals. This year, experts anticipate that a player could once again achieve such a high scoring record.