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Bakkerij Mama has been baking sourdough for Amsterdam restaurants for 15 years, now there is a shop on the Hoofddorpweg

Sander Hoogendoorn leaves Radio Veronica to become a personal trainer

Radio DJ Sander Hoogendoorn is leaving his daily lunch program on Radio Veronica. The 38-year-old has completed a sports education program and will begin working as a personal trainer.

Support for more accessible public spaces

Starting March 1, 2026, the city of Haarlem is offering subsidies to shop owners, restaurants, and social organizations to improve physical accessibility for people with disabilities. Owners can apply...

Motions to make Haarlem playgrounds more accessible for children with disabilities

Local political parties in Haarlem are introducing four motions to the city council to improve the accessibility of public playgrounds for children with disabilities. The proposed measures include ins...

Mutilated kittens found in a bag in Amsterdam-West

No culture of silence but reporting fatigue: Southeast critical of Halsema's security approach

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on residents of the Zuidoost district to report more violence incidents, citing a perceived culture of silence following an increase in crime. However, local r...

Making money is more important than good family ties, biography ‘The Beckhams’ shows

Sick or not, Marthe (31) was forced to move out by her landlord: 'I was looking for a home while dealing with long COVID and burnout'

Have you spotted this artwork by Streetart Frankey yet?

Cinekid celebrates 40 years with inflatable cinema in Zuidoost: "I thought it was a bouncy castle"

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Cinekid Foundation is touring Amsterdam with a mobile, inflatable cinema designed to provide children with a professional movie experience. The free initiative a...

Sixth and final season of Emily in Paris arrives on Netflix at the end of December

The sixth and final season of the popular Netflix series Emily in Paris is set to be released on December 24. Series creator Darren Star expressed his desire for this concluding chapter to provide the...

The firm woman in the climbing gym sternly addresses the fathers: The rope must be as taut as a string. You are currently failing

Do parents in the Netherlands have the final say on whether you can get a piercing?

The article explores the parental influence on teenagers getting piercings in the Netherlands, using North West as an example of denied parental consent. It discusses the legal age requirements and th...

Eating out on a budget or visiting a community restaurant? Check this map

The new website 'Get a Plate' provides an interactive map consolidating various food initiatives, including locations offering free or low-cost meals. This resource aims to make it easier for people i...

June (25) rents a studio in her grandparents' 17th-century home in the heart of Amsterdam: 'Sometimes we find stolen phones in my grandma's flower pots'

Documentary maker Tatjana Bozic (55) searches for a place to call home: Loneliness is universal

Grand Prix Radio to become national sports station with well-known presenters

Grand Prix Radio will relaunch as GPR Sportradio this weekend, transitioning into a national sports station. The new channel will feature live sports coverage and news, hosted by prominent presenters ...

Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from August 28 to 30

This weekend from August 28 to 30, Amsterdam offers a variety of activities including music festivals, second-hand markets, and boat trips. These events provide a vibrant farewell to the month of Augu...

Second-hand is the new new: how to sustainably switch up your wardrobe (and have fun doing it)

Throughout September and October, various activities are taking place across Amsterdam to encourage sustainable and conscious clothing habits. The initiative highlights how refreshing one's wardrobe t...

Luxury cat Romano (30) moved to the 'shitty country' of his roots and sent fabric softener ahead

From Copenhagen to Paris, this is how international rail travel from Amsterdam is growing

International rail travel from Amsterdam is experiencing growth as new carriers introduce services to destinations like Copenhagen, Paris, and Berlin. However, further expansion faces significant hurd...

5,300 young people moved out on their own in Amsterdam last year; the majority were women

Nick Post (1980-2026) saw beauty in the little things and loved the Rijksmuseum endlessly

Floor Koop (45) and Arnaud Jacquin (53): ‘I had a little crush on her right away’

Amsterdam cafes and restaurants where breastfeeding mothers are more than welcome

Fighting waste in Amsterdam is like mopping while the tap is running – a tap we turned on ourselves

Young people shop on weekends, the elderly on Fridays: this is what the Dutch payment rhythm looks like

An analysis of millions of debit card transactions by ABN Amro reveals a predictable spending pattern among the Dutch population. The data highlights a distinct generational difference, with younger p...

Roman candle or Chinese firecrackers at home? Where you can safely dispose of illegal fireworks without penalty

The Dutch government is organizing a nationwide campaign allowing citizens to anonymously surrender illegal fireworks without fear of prosecution or fines. A temporary collection point will be availab...

Shopping during Formula 1: ringing cash registers in menswear, silence in lingerie

Local businesses in Zandvoort experienced varying levels of success during the final Formula 1 race weekend, with hospitality and souvenir retailers seeing increased sales while other niche shops stru...

Tates act wealthier than they are to attract attention, lawyers say

Lawyers for the controversial influencer brothers Tristan and Andrew Tate claim that the pair are not as wealthy as they portray on social media. They state that the brothers use a lavish lifestyle, i...