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North Holland Traffic: Accident on the A4 and delays on the A7 during Tuesday morning rush hour, May 13

On Tuesday morning, May 13, traffic in North Holland faced significant delays due to several incidents during the rush hour. Key disruptions included an accident on the A4 near Roelofarendsveen and sl...

Dutch people spend twice as much as fifty years ago

Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that Dutch citizens now have twice as much spending power as they did fifty years ago. This increase in national wealth is driven by higher wages and consistent ec...

Comedian Conan O'Brien to host the Oscars for the third time in a row

American comedian Conan O'Brien is set to host the Oscars for the third consecutive year in 2027. This marks his continued role as the presenter for the prestigious annual film awards ceremony.

132 drownings in the Netherlands last year: urinating in canals can be fatal

A total of 132 people drowned in the Netherlands last year, consisting of 100 residents and 32 foreign nationals. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the majority of these drowning victims were...

Will De Roy van Zuydewijn get access to Máxima spin-off? Judge issues ruling

Edwin de Roy van Zuydewijn is awaiting a court ruling today on whether he can access the scripts for the upcoming Videoland series 'Mabel & Margarita'. He filed a lawsuit against RTL to determine if t...

Skyr is flying off the shelves, but is it actually better than regular quark?

Supermarkets in the Netherlands are facing shortages of the dairy product skyr due to a surge in demand driven by social media trends on Instagram and TikTok. Suppliers are currently struggling to kee...

Staal Foodfest unveils new setup and possible Telstar match on big screen

The fourth edition of Staal Foodfest will take place on May 22nd and 23rd at Plein 1945 in IJmuiden. Visitors can enjoy live music, food, and drinks, with the possibility of a Telstar football match b...

Parker Woodroof (41) moved from the US to Amsterdam: ‘We know we have stepped into a housing crisis and try to live modestly here’

Chicago Social Club at Leidseplein celebrates 15th anniversary with big party: ‘We showed from the start that it can be done differently’

Review: Netflix documentary shows how showman Hulk Hogan kept escaping into his wrestling dream – and sacrificed everything for it

Belgium, Finland and Israel qualify for Eurovision Song Contest final

Belgium, Finland, and Israel have advanced to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest following the first semi-final. Five other participating countries, including San Marino, failed to qualify for t...

Is sunbed lawsuit good news for frustrated Dutch vacationers?

A German family won a lawsuit and received 900 euros in compensation from their tour operator for failing to intervene in the practice of guests reserving pool sunbeds with towels. This ruling could s...

‘If he shows an influencer saying women are men's property, I don't find it funny’: Amsterdam teachers also worried about manosphere in the classroom

Children and protests: Do they go together? 'What young children shout is an echo of their parents' voices'

A "Safe Outside March" is being organized in Loosdrecht for children to protest against the temporary housing of asylum seekers. Experts highlight a tension in involving children in such demonstration...

Fillers can restore volume to your face, but what’s actually in them?

Doctor Marguerite van Randwijck explains the use of cosmetic fillers to restore facial volume, detailing how the treatments work and the substances involved. This guide is part of a series addressing ...

The love lessons of Zaandijkstraat

The AT5 series 'De Straten van Amsterdam' visits Zaandijkstraat to interview residents about their personal experiences with love and relationships. The episode features stories ranging from long-dist...

‘The kingfisher has been spotted and the grebes are hunting’: impact of cleaning Western Islands canals immediately visible

Hours-long search for 'missing baby goats' at petting zoo

Two four-day-old dwarf goats sparked a search involving the police after going missing from the Dierenvreugd petting zoo in Nieuw-Vennep. The animals reappeared on their own after four hours to feed f...

Ukrainians busy furnishing new homes at Tolhek Oost in Heemskerk: 'But the Yellow Flat will always be in our hearts'

Ukrainian refugees Larysa and Ksenia have moved into their new homes at Tolhek Oost in Heemskerk after weeks of relocating. While settling into the new residence, they expressed that their former hous...

Male swan bids farewell to mate of 15 years found decapitated at playground: 'The sound was bone-chilling'

A female swan was found decapitated near a playground in Velserbroek, causing significant distress to the local community and her mate of fifteen years. While the bird hospital suspects human involvem...

Actor Jamie Foxx to become a father for the third time

American actor and singer Jamie Foxx is expecting his third child with girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp. This will be the first child for the couple together, adding to the 58-year-old actor's two existing ...

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema becomes chair of the Pact of Free Cities

Actors Annabelle Wallis and Sebastian Stan expecting first child

Actors Sebastian Stan and Annabelle Wallis have confirmed they are expecting their first child together. Stan shared the news in an interview with Deadline, expressing his commitment to being a good f...

City prepares for Harry Styles concert series: Camping banned

British pop star Harry Styles is set to perform a record-breaking ten-concert series at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, attracting nearly half a million fans. Authorities have banned fans from c...

'Because he celebrated life': Festive tribute to hospitality figure Mike on Ascension Day

The 'Hou de Fakkel Hoog Fest #2' will be held on Ascension Day at the Slachthuis in Haarlem as a festive tribute to the late hospitality worker Michael van Putten. Organized by Ruud Baetens and others...

NS: Take alternative transport to three Harry Styles concerts

The Dutch railway company NS is advising fans attending Harry Styles' concerts on May 20, 22, and 23 to seek alternative transportation to the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Due to scheduled maintenance work, f...

Visitors at P+R Nieuw-Vennep shocked but not surprised by stripped cars

Two vehicles were found extensively stripped of parts, including doors and dashboards, at a park-and-ride facility in Nieuw-Vennep last weekend. Regular users of the parking lot expressed shock but no...

Tiny house next to Paradiso 'for sale': 'What is public art worth to us?'

Artist Leonard van Munster has put his iconic blue "mini-house" installation next to Amsterdam's Paradiso up for sale to highlight the lack of funding for public art maintenance. The protest piece wil...

Fat bike ban makes Enschede city center much quieter, says municipality

The municipality of Enschede reports that its fat bike ban in the city center has successfully reduced traffic since it took effect on March 11. Fat bike retailer La Souris has filed a lawsuit against...

Dutch children already underperform in math by age 5, but score better in one area

The International Early Learning and Child Well-being Study (IELS) shows that Dutch five-year-olds score lower in mathematics than their international peers. While lagging in math, Dutch children perf...