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The Foundling Podcast: Detective visit brings Lieve closer to family

In the podcast 'De Vondeling,' Lieve works with family detective Els Leijs to trace her biological parents using DNA databases like MyHeritage and Ancestry. New test results confirm Lieve's Moroccan h...

New bike path confirmed for N208 roadside. Link between Haarlem and Santpoort-Noord

A new bicycle path connecting Haarlem and Santpoort-Noord will be constructed in the verge along the N208 provincial road. This chosen route will be further developed into a final design over the comi...

Life in the city, life in a village: Books about living in the shadow of a steel mill and in a Rotterdam high-rise

This article discusses new books by Nadia de Vries, Lies Gallez, and Wilfried de Jong that explore various living environments. The stories cover themes such as growing up near a steel factory, the de...

Concert on the Amstel, festivals and soup: what to do on Liberation Day

Amsterdam celebrates Liberation Day with a variety of music festivals, communal "Freedom Soup" meals, and cultural activities across several city districts. Key highlights include the arrival of the P...

One spoonful of salmon salad per roll, no more. A well-oiled catering machine feeds Bevrijdingspop volunteers

A dedicated catering team is responsible for feeding more than 400 volunteers working behind the scenes at the Bevrijdingspop festival on May 5th. The operation ensures that the staff is well-fed whil...

Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas concert series due to health

Country music star Dolly Parton has canceled her upcoming concert series in Las Vegas due to health concerns. She shared the news with her fans through a video update on Instagram.

A look inside on Dam Square: how the Royal Palace survived WWII (and how to see it for yourself)

The Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam is highlighting its history and survival during the Second World War. Visitors are invited to explore the building and learn about the stories hidden behind...

Cycling to a war-torn country: Herre and Jantien head to Ukraine for charity

Amsterdam residents Herre de Vries and Jantien Meijer are embarking on a 2,000-kilometer charity bike ride from Amsterdam to Lviv, Ukraine, starting June 13. Through their 'Ukraine Solidarity Cycle' i...

Are cruise ships floating hotbeds of disease for the elderly? Virologist Ab Osterhaus: ‘Everyone off to bingo’

Three passengers died and several others fell seriously ill aboard the Dutch cruise ship Hondius, likely due to a rare hantavirus infection. The incident has renewed concerns regarding the spread of i...

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Suspect thinks community service in the forest sounds fun; Judge: ‘Punishment is not meant to be fun’

A suspect appeared in court for driving with a fake license in Muiden and expressed interest in performing his community service in a forest. The judge reminded the defendant that punishment is not in...

Smart invention: coreless toilet rolls can save up to 3 billion tubes

A new coreless toilet roll invention aims to eliminate the need for cardboard tubes in bathrooms. This development could potentially save up to 3 billion cardboard cores annually in the Netherlands th...

NOS presenter Simone Weimans' bucket list: ‘In North you’ll find a secret mini-oasis’

Tonny (27) and Ivorey (24) filmed their first date: ‘I never expected this kind of love existed’

Rebel Wilson and wife welcome second child: 'Incredibly grateful'

Actress Rebel Wilson and her wife Ramona Agruma have announced the birth of their second child, a daughter named Rose Estelle. The couple shared the news on Instagram, expressing that they are incredi...

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle case over It Ends With Us movie

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement in a lawsuit concerning the filming of the 2024 movie It Ends With Us. This agreement avoids a civil trial that was scheduled to take place in...

GerBen goes people-watching on the terrace and sees: every generation has its own addiction

The author, GerBen, describes his experience people-watching from a small terrace in an inner-city street. Through his observations, he reflects on the idea that every generation possesses its own uni...

Where your surname comes from and what your grandfather did in the war: how to trace your family history

More individuals are delving into their ancestry to discover the origins of their family names and the life stories of their predecessors. This search for family secrets and historical connections pro...

Bilal Wahib and fiancée expecting a boy

Actor and singer Bilal Wahib announced during an appearance on radio station SLAM! that he and his fiancée, Sophie Keizer, are expecting a baby boy. Wahib shared the news while visiting the studio to...

Naud (10) adopts airman Ronald Hawkins’ grave with his school: ‘That awareness can’t hurt’

Ten-year-old Naud and his school have adopted the grave of airman Ronald Hawkins in Heemskerk to promote historical awareness. The adoption was commemorated with a ceremony featuring the 'Last Post' a...

Birds trapped in nets at Rijksmuseum: 'Sad and stressful'

Several birds have become trapped in protective netting placed around trees near the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam to prevent nesting before upcoming construction work. While the museum states that the net...

Trash on every corner at Herman Hellingplantsoen, residents blame themselves

Residents of the Geuzenveld neighborhood in Amsterdam report significant waste accumulation around the Herman Hellingplantsoen, attributing the problem to local behavior rather than municipal failure....

Vloed promises to flood Zandvoort with three days of dance, theater, music and circus: ‘A cultural discovery tour of the village’s stories’

The new cultural festival Vloed will debut in Zandvoort during the Ascension Day weekend, offering three days of music, dance, theater, and circus performances. The event aims to explore the local his...

From Bevrijdingspop to the Paardenmarkt: experience Liberation Day from your couch with NH

NH is providing comprehensive coverage of Liberation Day celebrations throughout the province, including the major Bevrijdingspop festival in Haarlem featuring artists like DI-RECT and S10. To prevent...

When Dr. Rutger forgets his thermometer at Mrs. Van Leeuwen’s, he makes a curious discovery

Doctor Rutger reflects on how patients like Mrs. Van Leeuwen often hide their bad habits or tell white lies to please their physicians. He makes a surprising discovery regarding this behavior after in...

It’s a bit of magic, you bring something to life

Tineke Jonkman and Paula Starreveld of the Poppekus troupe performed their puppet theater at Kasteel Assumburg on Sunday. They distinguish their work as professional puppet theater, emphasizing the cr...

Amsterdam football club ensures murdered Jewish players are never forgotten

Amsterdam football club WV-HEDW honors 262 Jewish members murdered during World War II with a prominent memorial plaque at their sports complex. The club's historical committee works to preserve the p...

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving

Britney Spears has pleaded guilty to reckless driving as part of a settlement for a case where she was charged with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The plea deal resolves the legal p...

FC Volendam sets screen time rules for players, but is it allowed?

FC Volendam's coach has established agreements with players to limit their screen time, arguing that excessive phone use harms concentration. Legal experts are currently debating whether an employer h...