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Nostalgia and tears at the K3 Originals reunion: ‘I felt like that little girl again’

Stient Electro revives dead line and sells no new phone

Roel and Martha Vegelien visited Stient Electro to replace their malfunctioning landline phone ahead of Martha's hospital admission. Instead of selling them a new device, the shop managed to repair th...

How did United/DAVO in Schalkwijk increase its membership? ‘We have earned a place in the neighborhood’

United/DAVO, a sports club in Haarlem, has successfully reversed its declining membership, growing from a low of 120 members to 400. Chairman Ronald Philippo credits the turnaround to addressing speci...

K3 gives first reunion show in the Netherlands: 'A special place in our hearts'

The original K3 lineup, featuring Karen Damen, Kathleen Aerts, and Kristel Verbeke, performed their first reunion concert in the Netherlands at Rotterdam Ahoy on Thursday. During the nostalgic show, t...

Neighborhood annoyed by residents ‘playing police’: ‘This is how you turn Haarlem’s nicest street into its unfriendliest’

Residents of Korte Houtstraat in Haarlem have sparked controversy by attempting to force cyclists to dismount using gates, leading neighbors to complain about them "playing police officer." While some...

New foundation label surprises buyers after purchase: ‘Bank can suddenly lend less’

The Dutch Homeowners Association warns that a new foundation label is causing unexpected financial issues for homebuyers. Because the label is often only revealed after a purchase, a poor rating can l...

Superfan Karin (40) ecstatic about Céline Dion's comeback: 'I actually like everything she does'

Céline Dion announced her musical comeback on her 58th birthday, generating significant excitement among her international fanbase. Dutch fans are particularly eager to secure tickets for her upcomin...

Amsterdam council chamber sheds red accents for taupe, cream and beige – could have been more rebellious

Is Peek & Cloppenburg leaving Dam Square? ‘It will be a fight over who gets to rent here’

Video | K3 Originals receive minutes of applause at first show in the Netherlands

Supervisor of the porcelain cabinet

A clinical supervisor in a neurology department describes the routine of monitoring patient capacity on the Brain Care Unit. The number of occupied beds serves as a primary indicator for the day's exp...

Confidence overflows at Tomasu soy sauce brewery, but they’re also hitting the brakes: ‘Success? I don’t care’

The founders of the Dutch soy sauce brewery Tomasu are prioritizing quality over rapid expansion despite receiving numerous international collaboration requests. Nominated for the AD Entrepreneur Priz...

Arjen Boersma (19) joins Team X²O Badkamers; Santpoort native aims to take next step with pro team

Nineteen-year-old speed skater Arjen Boersma from Santpoort-Zuid has joined Team X²O Badkamers for the upcoming season. Moving from TalentNED, he aims to further his career with the professional team...

Easter 2026: what to do in Haarlem

Haarlem is hosting various events and activities to celebrate the Easter weekend from April 3 to April 6, 2026. The city offers numerous festive tips for residents and visitors to enjoy during the hol...

Frans and Mariska Bauer become grandparents: 'Earlier than expected'

Frans and Mariska Bauer have officially become grandparents following the birth of their grandson, Jan. Their son, Jan Bauer, announced the news on Thursday, noting that the baby arrived earlier than ...

Annabel (17) and Estelle (17) have been friends since second grade: ‘It’s actually nice to be able to discuss irritations too’

Seventeen-year-olds Annabel Veldhoen and Estelle Baaij from Beverwijk share the story of their friendship, which began in the second grade. In this profile, they discuss the importance of open communi...

Former Ajax player Danny Hoesen (35) opens up about girlfriend's death: 'It was pure pain'

Former Ajax player Danny Hoesen has spoken publicly for the first time about the tragic loss of his partner, who died by suicide in 2024. In a podcast for management agency SEG, the former professiona...

Parenting with autism: impossible or doable? ‘My wife does 85 percent of the care for our son’

This article explores the challenges and experiences of individuals raising children while living with autism. It highlights the significant support often required from partners and the intense sensor...

Roy and Jolanda will soon live in a revamped Schrijversbuurt in Heemskerk with three times as many homes: 'We'll be completely boxed in'

Roy and Jolanda Minkels, residents of the Schrijversbuurt in Heemskerk, are concerned that local redevelopment plans will triple the number of homes in their neighborhood. They fear the significantly ...

Artist Stefan sketches the construction of the very first road to Zandvoort

Artist Stefan de Groot has created a series of iPad drawings for an exhibition at the Zandvoorts Museum detailing the 200-year history of the first road to Zandvoort. The exhibition explores how the r...

A tour of ‘the tick forest’: ‘You always have to be careful, I know the risks better than anyone’

During 'Week van de Teek,' forest ranger Mikel Folkertsma highlights the high risk of tick bites in the Robbenoordbos, which is often referred to as 'the tick forest.' He emphasizes the importance of ...

Omroep Brabant barred from Paaspop over 'negative' reporting: 'Bizarre'

Broadcaster Omroep Brabant has been banned from reporting at the Paaspop festival this coming weekend. The festival organizers reportedly denied the outlet access due to what they perceived as overly ...

Actress Meryl Streep and former Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour are distant relatives

Genealogy website Ancestry has revealed that actress Meryl Streep and former Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour are distant relatives. The two share common ancestors, a connection made more notable by...

Princess Amalia pays official visit to Amsterdam at Halsema's invitation

Video | Queen Máxima receives flowers from fan at reopening of Scheveningen boulevard

Quint Jansen (35) swapped the chaos in Italy for the respectable Koninklijke HFC: 'I'm going from one extreme to the other'

After twelve years playing professionally in Norway, Cyprus, and Italy, 35-year-old defender Quint Jansen has returned to the Netherlands to join Koninklijke HFC. Jansen, who most recently played in S...

Vier de Lente completes lineup: Mix of singers and DJs to have visitors dancing and flirting among the tulips

The Vier de Lente festival in Hillegom has finalized its line-up for the event taking place on Saturday, April 11. A total of ten acts, including Danny Froger and the duo Lucas & Steve, will perform f...

Detours for some, joy for others: Vondelpark cyclists react to fat bike ban

Starting May 11, Amsterdam will ban fatbikes with tires wider than seven centimeters from the Vondelpark to improve safety. Cyclists violating the ban face fines of up to 115 euros following an initia...

John Travolta makes directorial debut and premieres film at Cannes

John Travolta will make his directorial debut with the film 'Propeller One-Way Night Coach'. The movie is scheduled to have its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May.

Renovation plan for 90 homes at Pleiadenplantsoen in IJmuiden gets green light

Housing corporation Woningbedrijf Velsen has received approval from tenants to proceed with the renovation of 90 rental homes at Pleiadenplantsoen in IJmuiden. The project aims to improve the quality ...