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Master swindler or benefactor? The Canadian who promised Zandvoort the world

In 1981, Canadian businessman Michael Hordo arrived in Zandvoort with grand plans to transform the coastal town into a major tourist hub, including proposals for a theme park and international golf ch...

After 124 years, tram line 3 makes its final run today

After 124 years of service, Amsterdam's historic tram line 3 is making its final journey today before being discontinued in a major GVB timetable overhaul. The decision to cut the east-west connection...

Ed (79) must pay for dental repair after accident despite having insurance

Ed, a 79-year-old man, was forced to pay for dental repairs out of pocket following an accident despite having dental insurance. His claim was denied due to specific clauses in the insurance policy's ...

Neurologist and sleep expert Raymond Vogels: Wake up early Sunday as daylight saving begins and go straight into the sun

Neurologist and sleep expert Raymond Vogels advises waking up early and seeking immediate sunlight on Sunday to help the body adjust to the transition to daylight savings time. He notes that while gen...

Daantje (24) is the clinical striker, her three sisters Isa (25), Mosa (18) and Febe (18) anchor the defense: thanks to the Molenaar family, Onze Gezellen is unbeatable this season

The Molenaar sisters—Isa, Daantje, Mosa, and Febe—have led the Onze Gezellen women's football team to an undefeated season in the Dutch fourth division. With Daantje as striker and her three siste...

Olympic gold will always remain a dream. The unfinished life’s work of top speed skater Melissa Wijfje: ‘At that moment I realized the fire in me no longer burns. It is over’

Dutch speed skater Melissa Wijfje has announced her retirement from professional sports, stating that she no longer possesses the inner drive required to compete. Although winning Olympic gold remaine...

Wijk aan Zee beach to get smoke-free zone in 2027, signs being installed this season

The Beverwijk city council has decided to establish a smoke-free zone on the family beach of Wijk aan Zee starting in the 2027 season. Preparatory signs will be installed this year following consultat...

Is the end near for Heemskerk Festival? Funding shortage threatens to ruin plans. 'A crying shame', but organizers refuse to charge admission

The future of the free Heemskerk Festival is uncertain due to significant budget deficits resulting from the loss of major sponsors and funds. Organizer Peter Zonneveld stated that despite the financi...

Why cheap meat deals are here to stay: ‘Supermarkets are not charities’

The Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has resumed meat discounts after a two-year trial led to losses of tens of millions in revenue. The initiative failed because competitors did not follow suit, causing...

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Joint call to politicians: Have the courage to be radically present in neighborhoods

Social and business leaders in Amsterdam have warned that the growing disconnect in vulnerable neighborhoods acts as a 'ticking time bomb' threatening social stability. They urge political and corpora...

Ria Valk: 'If the cancer returns, I won't seek treatment anymore'

At age 85, Dutch entertainer Ria Valk revealed that she will forgo further treatment if her breast cancer returns. She shared that she was diagnosed after thinking she no longer needed routine screeni...

De Haarlemse Bakker celebrates 25 years: 'It's a beautiful profession, you make something from nothing'

De Haarlemse Bakker is celebrating its 25th anniversary after being established to ensure bread supply continuity following the bankruptcy of another local bakery. Now run by the Van Esdonk family, th...

The 'Krommeniedijk Triplets' turn 80: 'We're not inseparable, but we are very close'

A set of triplets born in Krommeniedijk shortly after World War II recently celebrated their 80th birthday with a large party. After being featured annually in local newspapers as children, they chose...

Nine entrepreneurs locked in Adamas Center Nieuw-Vennep to raise money for cancer patients

Nine local entrepreneurs are participating in a fundraising event called 'The Lock Up' at the Adamas Center in Nieuw-Vennep to support individuals living with cancer. The participants aim to raise don...

We're pretending it's spring

The author expresses frustration with the current unpredictable spring weather, which alternates rapidly between cold and hot temperatures. The piece humorously compares these erratic temperature shif...

Fred’s Coffee is new in Amsterdam: ‘We sell attention, the coffee is extra’

Fred's coffee has recently opened in Amsterdam-West near De Hallen, offering a space that prioritizes personal attention and connection. The coffee shop aims to provide a welcoming atmosphere where cu...

At least 44,000 Amsterdammers married to someone of the same sex

A CBS study reveals that Amsterdam has the highest number of same-sex marriages in the Netherlands, with at least 44,000 residents married to a partner of the same sex. The city is preparing to celebr...

Olav Molenaar dropped from Holland Eight and now among naked swimmers at the Varsity: ‘Suddenly a hundred men are hanging onto your boat’

Olav Molenaar, an Olympic and World Championship silver medalist with the Holland Acht, is retiring from professional rowing at the age of 27. He will make his final appearance this Sunday at the Vars...

Rómulo Meléndez on the first words he learned in Amsterdam: ‘My trick? I ask for orange juice’

Accident in Velsertunnel towards IJmuiden causes delays

An accident involving at least one vehicle occurred in the Velsertunnel on Friday afternoon, causing a three-kilometer traffic jam towards IJmuiden. Significant delays were also reported for motorists...

Evert Spaans is right, residents must help the municipality with green space management

An opinion piece and poll invite residents to vote on whether they should assist the municipality with the maintenance of public green spaces, as suggested by Evert Spaans. The initiative encourages c...

Politics on the Amstel: Does Progressive Netherlands really want to form a coalition in Amsterdam without D66?

Zita Pels, leader of the Progressief Nederland party in Amsterdam, is exploring a potential coalition with the VVD and Partij voor de Dieren, which would exclude D66 from the city executive. Local jou...

Fecal bacteria in drinking water in East, boil-water advisory for 120 addresses

Waternet has issued a boil water advisory for 120 addresses in Amsterdam East after E. coli bacteria were discovered during maintenance work on Blasiusstraat and Camperstraat. Residents are advised to...

Uitgeest station waiting room targeted by vandals again

The waiting room at Uitgeest station has been targeted by vandals multiple times recently, with windows smashed just one week after the door was broken. Safety glass is currently being held in place w...

Savannah Guthrie returns to TODAY: 'It's my family'

Savannah Guthrie has returned to her role on the NBC News program TODAY following a two-month leave of absence. Guthrie had been away after her mother went missing and described the program's team as ...

Why the lights are going out at many Haarlem restaurants on Saturday night

On Saturday night, March 28, 2026, numerous restaurants and locations in Haarlem will turn off their lights for one hour as part of a planned event. This is not a power outage, and electricity will be...

Football coach Ted Verdonkschot is doing well: ‘It’s as if they’ve turned on an oxygen tap’

Football trainer Ted Verdonkschot is making a steady recovery less than two months after suffering a heart attack. The 62-year-old Haarlem native has already returned to football activities within the...