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Green Pennant crowns Blue Flag for Uitgeest Marina: Not exactly a marketing tool

Owners Menno and Caroline Klein of Jachthaven Uitgeest have received the Blue Flag with a Green Pennant award in recognition of their marina's environmental standards. They emphasized that the award i...

Dozens of Harry Styles fans already queuing for Saturday night: ‘Chatting with people from all over the world’

Italian food as cultural heritage: taste authentic cuisine in the East

Kennemer Golf Club slams 'incorrect' distribution of lottery funds, but KLM Open will proceed next year

The Kennemer Golf & Country Club has criticized a lottery-based sports subsidy distribution that is expected to provide less funding than budgeted. Despite these financial concerns, club manager Harro...

Erben Wennemars quits as NOS analyst for son Joep's career

Former speed skater Erben Wennemars is stepping down as an analyst for the Dutch broadcaster NOS after 17 years. He made the decision to avoid a conflict of interest as his son, Joep Wennemars, pursue...

Influencer Marijn Kuipers makes documentary about years-long struggle with bulimia

Dutch influencer Marijn Kuipers is producing a documentary about her long-term battle with bulimia. The 26-year-old hopes that by sharing her personal struggle, she can help others facing similar issu...

Criticized anti-bird nets at Rijksmuseum to be removed: "Breeding season well advanced"

The Rijksmuseum is removing controversial anti-bird nets from trees in Amsterdam's Carel Willinkplantsoen after several birds became trapped in the mesh. While the nets were intended to prevent nestin...

Almost fifty years among shelter cats: veterinarian Piet (75) has no plans to retire yet

Piet Sons, a 75-year-old veterinarian, continues to perform weekly surgeries at Dierenopvang Amsterdam after nearly fifty years of service at the shelter. Having started his career immediately after u...

Tradition of auctioning the first barrel of herring must be preserved

The article invites readers to participate in a poll regarding whether the traditional auction of the first barrel of herring should be preserved. It encourages public engagement to gather opinions on...

Winfred has a house used only for art and baking bread: 'It’s a man cave that got out of hand'

Winfred de Nijs, a retired construction company director, uses a house in Schoorldam as a dedicated space for baking bread and displaying his art collection. He describes the residence as an "out-of-c...

Norah and Emma didn't expect to live together as children: 'We have two guinea pigs, Shoshanna and Govert suit us perfectly'

Childhood friends Norah van Leeuwen and Emma de Haan now live together in Haarlem along with their two guinea pigs. The pair discusses their long-standing friendship and their transition from childhoo...

Province installs viewing platforms at Velsertraverse. 'It is definitely recommended to come and take a look'

The province of Noord-Holland has installed two viewing platforms at the Velsertraverse construction site to allow the public to observe the work this coming weekend. Visitors are encouraged to watch ...

Politics on the Amstel: Who is to blame for the cancelled festival and these names are circulating for alderman

Amsterdam's Music On festival was cancelled after the municipality withdrew its permit over safety concerns, sparking debate regarding accountability among local officials. Journalists also discussed ...

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Empty bottles? Why returning your cans is now even better for your wallet

Returning empty PET bottles and cans in the Netherlands now provides an opportunity to win a cash prize of up to 400 euros. This incentive aims to encourage consumers to utilize the national deposit s...

Designer Marco Kroes (1963-2026) left his mark on the newspaper for 41 years

Long-time newspaper designer Marco Kroes has passed away at the age of 62, just weeks after receiving a terminal diagnosis. Kroes, who lived in the Zaanstreek region, spent 41 years shaping the visual...

After heavy crash in China, Jesper Rasch wonders why cycling is still fun: ‘I’m an expert when it comes to wounds’

Dutch cyclist Jesper Rasch, who competes for the China Anta-Mentech team, reflects on his career and the physical toll of the sport following a serious crash in China. The Zandvoort native shares mont...

10 years after Max Verstappen's historic victory in Spain: 'They called us crazy, but we silenced everyone'

Friday marks the tenth anniversary of Max Verstappen’s historic first Formula 1 victory at the Circuit de Catalunya during his debut for Red Bull Racing. Helmut Marko, who faced criticism for promot...

Amsterdam to install new trash cans to combat littering

Starting in June, the City of Amsterdam will install 200 new trash cans featuring recycling compartments for deposit bottles across seven high-traffic locations. This initiative is part of a broader p...

A tricycle, old Model T and a steam-powered bicycle: Jan Geel collects and restores it all

Jan Geel collects and restores a diverse range of vintage vehicles, including T-Fords and steam-powered bicycles, at Museum De Baan in Oostwoud. The museum is highlighted as part of a series showcasin...

Increasing number of people refuse roadside drug tests

Police data reveals a growing number of drivers in the Netherlands are refusing to undergo drug tests during traffic stops. Although refusing such a test is a crime subject to severe penalties, the nu...

Weather shift on the way: temperatures to rise to 25 degrees after wet days

A significant weather shift is expected in the Netherlands, starting with heavy rain and cool temperatures of 12 degrees on Friday. Following a period of light precipitation, a warming trend will see ...

Power outage in Amsterdam-Noord and Landsmeer affects 3,000 households

Meindert (27) suffered a spinal cord injury after diving into shallow water: ‘I lay face down and could no longer move’

Meindert Schulting, 27, suffered a high spinal cord injury after diving into shallow water from a boat on the hottest day ever recorded in the Netherlands. He is now sharing his story to warn others a...

Van Rossem and Wortelboer talk to each other like grandfather and granddaughter

North Holland traffic: quiet morning rush hour on Friday, May 15

Traffic in Noord-Holland started quietly during the morning rush hour on Friday, May 15. Authorities reported that vehicles were moving smoothly without any major delays.

Jeroen Bleekemolen (44) thought the Nürburgring 24 Hours was too dangerous, but will take on Max Verstappen in the Green Hell this weekend anyway

Dutch racing driver Jeroen Bleekemolen will compete in this weekend's 24 Hours of Nürburgring alongside fellow Dutchman Max Verstappen, despite previous safety concerns. The veteran endurance racer f...

Actor Dylan Sprouse and model Barbara Palvin expecting first child

Actor Dylan Sprouse and Victoria's Secret model Barbara Palvin have announced they are expecting their first child. The couple shared the news through a post on Instagram on Thursday.

American Pie actor Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen split after 18 years of marriage

Actor Jason Biggs and his wife, Jenny Mollen, have separated after eighteen years of marriage. A spokesperson for the couple confirmed the split to People magazine.