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Johan Cruyff, Eberhard van der Laan and illuminated St. Andrew's crosses: Arena area refurbished

The area surrounding the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam is undergoing significant renovations, including new murals of Johan Cruijff and former mayor Eberhard van der Laan. Improvements include illu...

Bertram discusses summer ticket expiration alerts with NS

State Secretary Annet Bertram has discussed with the Dutch railway operator NS the implementation of notifications for customers whose summer subscriptions are about to expire. The measure aims to pre...

Selcuk saw three boys exercising as his business was destroyed: "I feel guilty"

A massive explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp destroyed a gym after explosives being prepared for ATM robberies in a storage unit below detonated. Gym owner Selcuk reported that three members were inside du...

Weekend tips: what to do in Amsterdam from June 19 to 21

The article highlights various activities happening in Amsterdam from June 19 to 21. Recommended events include visiting local markets and participating in wine tastings at Amstelpark.

Running events take heat precautions, one race cancelled

Several running events across the Netherlands are implementing safety measures or canceling races due to expected high temperatures. Notably, the Vuurtorenloop in Hoek van Holland scheduled for Friday...

Helene Fischer not going to Johan Cruijff Arena after all, moves to Gelredome: "Much too far away"

German singer Helene Fischer's concert on June 30 has been moved from the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam to the Gelredome in Arnhem due to production reasons. Concert organizer Mojo is refunding tic...

Running events take heat measures, one even cancelled

Several running events across the Netherlands are implementing safety measures or facing cancellations due to extreme heat. The Vuurtorenloop in Hoek van Holland was specifically called off for Friday...

Shore leave for ship crews easier than before: ‘Going ashore is an outlet after months at sea’

The Port of Amsterdam is making shore leave more accessible for seafarers by requiring terminals to facilitate easier access to land. A new pilot program also offers free transportation for sailors on...

De Hartekamp closes pools in Heemstede and Heemskerk, families stunned: 'The pool is a kind of valhalla'

Disability care organization De Hartekamp Groep has announced it will close its swimming pools for intellectually disabled residents in Heemstede and Heemskerk next year due to high costs. Families an...

Uitgeest station coffee bar proves its worth: 'Started simply with a filter coffee machine'

A citizen-led coffee bar at Uitgeest station has officially opened following a successful trial period of several months. The initiative emphasizes community ownership and aims to provide a local gath...

Vitens warns of reduced tap water in Northeast Twente

Drinking water company Vitens has warned residents in Northeast Twente that they may experience lower water pressure this summer due to scarce supplies. The company sent letters to affected municipali...

This is what the new town near Amsterdam will be called

A new residential development in the municipality of Ouder-Amstel, located near Amsterdam, has been officially named Amstelvoorde following a community-wide vote. The project is set to include approxi...

Prince Harry to return to UK with family in July after four years

Prince Harry will travel to the United Kingdom in July accompanied by his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children. This visit marks the first time in four years that the prince has brought his ent...

Code yellow for 'unpleasant, oppressive heat'

The KNMI has issued a code yellow alert for the Netherlands as temperatures are expected to reach up to 35 degrees Celsius this Thursday and Friday. The extreme heat and high humidity have triggered t...

René Froger returns to Ahoy with solo concert for 65th birthday

Dutch singer René Froger will celebrate his 65th birthday with a special concert titled 'Show of the Year 2026' at Rotterdam Ahoy. The event is scheduled for December 18, marking the singer's return ...

Patricia Paay will never walk properly again: 'Mentally fit, but physically not'

Patricia Paay is unable to walk properly following a fall down the stairs that occurred shortly after her hip surgery. Her daughter, Christina Curry, shared that while Paay remains mentally fit, her p...

‘Do you have children?’ the man asked. ‘I have four. A miracle, because I’ve swallowed and injected everything God forbade’

IJtunnel and Arenatunnel closed Friday for emergency repairs

The IJtunnel and Arenatunnel in Amsterdam will undergo emergency maintenance this Friday to replace outdated control and camera systems. The Arenatunnel will be closed from 07:00 to 12:00, while the I...

Haarlem Grachtenloop organizers ready for tropical 30th edition, but uncertainty remains: 10km may be scrapped

The 30th edition of the Grachtenloop in Haarlem, scheduled for June 19, may be modified due to expected extreme heat and humidity. Organizers are considering canceling the 10-kilometer race to ensure ...

Cyclist injured in collision with tram in Amsterdam

A cyclist was injured and taken to the hospital following a collision with a tram on the Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat in Amsterdam-West on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services, including a mobile...

Judge: VU students Marlon U. and Reinout V. guilty of assaulting fellow student

Gate between korfball and football closed at Uitgeest sports park, lock quickly broken

A gate connecting the Stormvogels korfball club and FC Uitgeest football club at Sportpark De Koog was closed to stop football fans from parking bicycles on korfball grounds. The lock was reportedly d...

Spaarndamseweg cycle path closed for 18 months? Riding against traffic instead: ‘Cyclists always take the shortest route’

Cyclists in Haarlem are ignoring official detour routes and riding against traffic following the 1.5-year closure of a bike path on the Spaarndamseweg. Many riders prefer the shorter route over the ci...

Truck gets stuck under A10 West overpass

A truck became stuck under a 3.4-meter-high viaduct on the A10 West at Wiltzanghlaan in Amsterdam's Bos en Lommer district. To free the vehicle, the driver was forced to deflate the truck's tires to l...

Documentary Batik, Beats & Bumbu portrays young generation inspired by Indonesian roots: ‘They don’t want to be that clumsy Dutchman’

Review: Documentary ‘IDDU-Island Stories’ shows few tourists are interested in Stromboli beyond the volcano

Filmmaker Valérie Donzelli on ‘À pied d’oeuvre’, about a writer working as a handyman to make ends meet: ‘He is looking for something that gives meaning’

Heemskerk walking event takes measures due to expected heat, 10km route cancelled: ‘Safety and health come first’

Organizers of the Avondvierdaagse in Heemskerk have cancelled the 10-kilometer walking route for this Friday due to forecasted extreme heat. The decision aims to protect the health and safety of parti...

Hospi Housing: Help a student find a room

The city of Haarlem is partnering with the platform Hospi Housing to encourage residents to rent out spare rooms to students and young professionals. This initiative aims to address the housing shorta...

Groeneveen relegated straight back from the Eredivisie

Groeneveen's debut season in the Dutch padel eredivisie ended in relegation following a 4-0 loss to XNRGY Amsterdam in the final round. Despite their goal of remaining in the top flight, the team will...