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Juliet Broersen (Volt) doesn't want to join coalition at any cost: "We need sufficient weight"

Juliet Broersen, Volt's lead candidate in Amsterdam, stated that the party will only join a governing coalition if they have enough political weight to ensure a more progressive agenda for the city. S...

Writer Tommy Wieringa: ‘Anger is my weak spot, I wish I had more patience with other people’

In an interview with Mezza magazine, Dutch author Tommy Wieringa reflects on his personality, including his struggles with anger and his desire for more patience with others. He also discusses his pas...

Between Art and Choice with Anke Bakker (Party for the Animals) and Rogier Havelaar (CDA)

Amsterdam party leaders Anke Bakker and Rogier Havelaar participated in the 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' program at the STRAAT Museum to translate their political ideals into street art. The show is part of...

Jamil (58) and Sylvia (58) moved to Weesp but returned to the Indische Buurt: ‘I remember very well when it started to feel wrong’

You can't just polish away the glass ceiling

The article discusses the metaphorical glass ceiling and gender inequality in the context of International Women's Day. It uses a satirical remark about cleaning the glass ceiling to highlight the ong...

Saskia from Castricum reflects on her Winter Full of Love adventure: 'My children were disappointed it didn't work out'

Saskia Leenders from Castricum reflects on her participation in the television show Winter Vol Liefde, where she sought a relationship with Klaas in Austria. Although the connection did not result in ...

Long queues for Harry Styles pop-up store in Amsterdam: ‘I don’t even know her name, but it’s so much fun’

What should plant-based chicken pieces be called? Well-known advertiser makes a suggestion

New regulations have banned terms like 'vegetarian chicken pieces' and 'vegetarian bacon', requiring meat substitute manufacturers to find alternative product names. A famous Dutch advertiser, known f...

Massive queue on Looiersgracht for Harry Styles pop-up store

Hundreds of fans gathered on the Looiersgracht in Amsterdam for the opening of a Harry Styles pop-up store celebrating his new album release. The store sells exclusive merchandise and CDs and will rem...

Huge line in central Amsterdam for Harry Styles pop-up store

Hundreds of fans gathered at a pop-up store in Amsterdam's Looiersgracht to purchase merchandise and music following the release of Harry Styles' new album. The store's opening precedes the singer's t...

Girls get priority over boys on five football pitches

The city of Amsterdam has introduced priority signs for girls at five local soccer pitches to encourage them to be more active in spaces typically dominated by boys. Specific days have been designated...

Jiya (16) and Elza (18) on their friendship: ‘Our friendship feels like a major plot twist’

Sixteen-year-old Jiya Bakas from Haarlem and eighteen-year-old Elza Sakinskaya from Vogelenzang discuss their unique friendship for a regional feature. They share insights into what makes their bond s...

Well-attended Beverwijk Christmas market to become annual event, municipality seeks permanent budget

The Beverwijk city council intends to turn its successful Christmas market into an annual event starting after the 2025 edition. Local authorities are currently investigating the allocation of a struc...

Study: Significant inequality between women and men remains in the city

The 2025 Emancipation Monitor reveals that women in Amsterdam continue to face significant inequalities compared to men, including lower economic independence and higher rates of street harassment. De...

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood to Paradiso in September

The Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood will perform a concert at Paradiso in Amsterdam on Monday, September 7. The event marks the artist's upcoming visit to the Netherlands.

Politics on the Amstel: The roast of Zita Pels (GroenLinks) and VVD overtakes FvD on the right

Journalists from major media outlets discuss the upcoming municipal elections in Amsterdam and key political debates in the latest episode of the 'Politiek aan de Amstel' podcast. The discussion highl...

It’s remarkably quiet on Sarah Dekker’s Instagram page: ‘I’m really not a tech person’

Handball player Sarah Dekker explains that her inactivity on Instagram is due to her lack of technical skills. She shared these thoughts while spending time at a terrace in Esbjerg, Denmark, with her ...

Son of Norwegian Crown Princess admits to choking ex

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, confessed in an Oslo court to attempting to strangle his ex-girlfriend. The confession occurred during a trial in which he faces a t...

"We dance, but it's out of sadness," housing group risks losing their home

The residential group "De Nieuwe Ark," which includes four individuals with intellectual disabilities, faces potential homelessness as their current residence is scheduled for demolition in May. Suppo...

Beemster cheese voted world's best: 'Aged, but smooth'

The Dutch cheese Beemster Royaal Grand Cru was named the best cheese in the world at a competition held in Wisconsin, USA. It secured the top title after competing against more than 3,300 other entrie...

Living in a gym in Betondorp? This former school is now for sale (and no, you don't have to do gymnastics anymore)

A former school building from 1926, known as De Scheepskameel, is currently for sale in the Betondorp neighborhood of Amsterdam. This unique property allows residents to live in a historic space that ...

Nancy and Rik open Schepsels ice cream parlor in Castricum with free ice cream for first 500 visitors: 'We feel something is in the air here'

Nancy Schaper and Rik Droog are opening a new ice cream cafe called Schepsels in Castricum on Saturday, March 7th. Located at the former site of Marx O’Larry’s, the shop will celebrate its grand o...

Photographers Lieke and Pim live and work in an old school. ‘For a shoot, the whole team first gathers around the dining table’

Photographers Lieke Heijn and Pim Janswaard live and work in a converted 1910 school building in Wormer, Netherlands. The 320-square-meter space consists of three former classrooms used as both a fami...

Operation successful, patient dead – students have almost no housing alternatives

Dutch Tour hero gifts Ryan Kamp ‘Ferrari on two wheels’: ‘Nice to be out of the Belgian world’

Former professional cyclist Laurens ten Dam has established the only Dutch cyclocross team, featuring rider Ryan Kamp. Ten Dam aims to increase the popularity of cyclocross in the Netherlands, challen...

Mike (35) competes in flower arranging championship: 'I train intensively with fellow florists'

Mike Boerma, a 35-year-old florist from Haarlem, will compete in the Dutch Championship Floral Art in Ede on March 9 and 10. Boerma, who considers flower arranging a form of art, has been training int...

Eventful skating year was a major life lesson for Joy Beune: 'I've had to take a lot'

Dutch speed skater Joy Beune reflects on a challenging and eventful year as she prepares to defend her title at the World Allround Speed Skating Championships. Despite the unusual timing of the compet...

'Find ten ladies for a pilgrimage!' Gerrie shouted. Fourteen joined.

In this installment of the 'For Life' series, Gerrie Groot, Roos Beers, and Irma Kuilboer share the story of their walking group's deep friendship. The group formed after fourteen women joined a pilgr...

Deborah fed up with caterer: why did it take months for her mother to get her money back?

Deborah expressed her frustration after a catering service took months to refund her mother for meal deliveries. While such services are a convenient option for the elderly or those who cannot cook, t...

CKV Rapid finds permanent home in Haarlem-Noord after multiple moves: 'We are almost back to pre-pandemic levels'

Korfball club CKV Rapid has established a permanent location in Haarlem-Noord following several moves. The club is reportedly returning to its pre-pandemic activity levels as it operates from its base...