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Cecilia had a mural made of the ‘Hotel California’ album cover as the starting point for her interior colors

Cecilia van Weel-Niesten, 76, designed her new 90-square-meter apartment in Beverwijk around the colors of a mural inspired by the 'Hotel California' album cover. She lives with her dog Moos and descr...

Rijsenhout bins uncollected due to wrong waste, residents angry: 'I’m constantly afraid of doing something wrong'

A waste separation pilot in Rijsenhout has led to frustration among residents as PBD bins are frequently left uncollected due to contamination issues. Local residents report feeling overwhelmed and in...

May holiday could be expensive due to Middle East unrest: what you should and shouldn't do if you've already booked

Travelers planning trips to or via Dubai for the upcoming Easter and May holidays cannot currently cancel or change their bookings for free despite Middle East unrest. While rebooking is an option, it...

Rheumatism buddies became friends for life

Reporter Mitzie Meijerhof and Rob Pfaff recount how they transitioned from "rheumatism buddies" to lifelong friends. Their story serves as the conclusion to the "Voor het leven" series, which explores...

Bargain hunters search for gems at Sportcentrum Groenendaal flea market

Organisatieburo Mikki is hosting a flea market this Sunday at Sportcentrum Groenendaal on Heemsteedse Sportparklaan. The event invites bargain hunters and collectors to browse for unique items and enj...

Dutch Athletics vows to prioritize athletes after sex tape scandal: 'I think we can do better'

Chiel Warners, the new technical director of the Dutch Athletics Union, announced a shift in focus toward athlete welfare following a non-consensual sex tape scandal involving Zoë Sedney. During a pr...

Reader's question: How to find a legal cleaner without an immediate contract commitment?

After being injured in a bicycle accident, 71-year-old Siem Weterings is seeking a temporary, legally registered domestic worker to assist with household chores. The inquiry addresses how to hire such...

From the Red Light District to Henk Sneevlietweg: The city in miniature at new Miniature Museum

Amsterdam has opened a new Miniature Museum in the former Diamond Museum building near Museumplein, featuring detailed and interactive replicas of iconic city landmarks. The museum focuses on historic...

How concerned is Velsen about high fuel and energy prices? 'I use the car as little as possible'

Residents in the municipality of Velsen are managing the impact of rising fuel and energy prices caused by conflicts in the Middle East. While the price increases are noticeable, there is no widesprea...

Jennifer (35) and Anthony (14): 'I am proud my mother is running in the elections'

Volt starts day with morning rave: People are being pushed out of the city

The political party Volt organized a morning rave in Amsterdam's Houthavens to campaign for the upcoming municipal elections and highlight the city's housing crisis. Lead candidate Juliet Broersen use...

Initiative to fill vacant office floors with tiny houses

Thomas van Leeuwen has proposed an initiative to build tiny houses on vacant office floors in Amsterdam to help address the housing shortage. The project aims to utilize 600,000 square meters of empty...

Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (March 13-15)

Haarlem features a busy schedule of activities and events for the weekend of March 13-15. Despite the unpredictable March weather, the city offers various outings to help residents and visitors fill t...

Sytze Rijpkema (Ja21) wants bridges over the IJ at the expense of art and culture: The cheese slicer method

Ja21 lead candidate Sytze Rijpkema proposes constructing two bridges over the IJ river in Amsterdam by reallocating funds from the city's arts and culture budget. Rijpkema suggests a broad reduction i...

A creative solution for the housing shortage: tiny houses in vacant offices

'The friendship turned out to be more than just a holiday romance; it was even better back in the Netherlands,' says Kars (26) about Damin (25)

Damin Hajjaji and Kars Zijlstra from Haarlem share the story of their friendship, which began during a holiday and continued to grow after they returned home. The two young men reflect on how their bo...

Help, my son holds anti-women views, what can I do? ‘Before you know it, they’re on extreme platforms’

Experts are warning about the rise of misogynistic views among boys, driven by the 'manosphere' and influencers like Andrew Tate. The debut of the Netflix series 'Inside the manosphere' underscores th...

Ukrainian couple Olga and Ruslan open Black Roll Odessa kiosk at Velserpont: 'The best shawarma is in Odessa, we’re bringing it here'

Ukrainian refugees Olga and Ruslan have opened a new food kiosk called Black Roll Odessa near the Velserpont in the Netherlands. After fleeing the war and previously operating a food truck in Hoorn, t...

All's well that ends well: Frank and Wendy finally on their way to son in New Zealand

Frank and Wendy Hoorn from Haarlem have finally departed Qatar after being stranded for nearly two weeks due to regional airspace closures. The couple is currently traveling via China to visit their s...

Hillegom suddenly has a new park. ‘Walking forest’ at Java site

The site of the former Villa Java in Hillegom has been transformed into a temporary park called a 'walking forest' in just three days. Located between Van den Endelaan and Henri Dunantplein, the area ...

Between Art and Choice: party leaders create political street art

Political party leaders in Amsterdam are participating in a project called 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' at the STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam-Noord. The participants create street art to represent their politic...

From rooftop extensions to vertical parks: these buildings are in the running for the Architecture Prize

African power and American finesse combine in one man leading to an incredible score

NBA professional Bam Adebayo credits his success to his heritage, noting that his American mother and Nigerian father provided him with a combination of strength and speed. These attributes contribute...

New exhibition reveals the secret life of office artworks: ‘They dance, glow, listen to jazz’

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At Alzheimer iftar, Sukran bridges the gap between migrant caregivers and support: 'It starts with a meeting'

Sukran Coba shared her experiences as a caregiver during an Alzheimer iftar at the Akşemseddin Mosque in Beverwijk to bridge the gap between migrant caregivers and social services. Serving as a key r...

Football volunteer through and through

Harti has been a dedicated daily volunteer at the AVV/Spartaan football club for 16 years. Driven by his passion, he remains tireless and committed to his work for the organization.

Holidays within Europe more popular due to Middle East war

Travel agencies report that European vacation destinations are growing in popularity due to the conflict in Iran. Additionally, there has been a notable increase in travelers opting for package holida...

Mickey Rourke refused to pay rent due to overdue maintenance

Actor Mickey Rourke refused to pay rent for his Los Angeles residence, citing significant maintenance issues that the landlord failed to address for several months. Rourke stated that he made repeated...

Research shows increase in social cohesion due to city reporters: "It really has an impact on the neighborhood"

Research by the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences shows that volunteer city reporters significantly improve social cohesion and community engagement by filming neighborhood stories. The initiat...