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Foreign fans flock to Amsterdam for Harry Styles, Booking searches quadruple

British pop star Harry Styles is attracting thousands of international fans to Amsterdam for his ten-concert series at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, which marks his only tour stop on the European mainland....

Amsterdam's Couperus neighborhood to be overhauled despite love for the old: "Terrible"

The Louis Couperus neighborhood in Amsterdam Nieuw-West will undergo a major ten-year renovation and demolition project starting in 18 months. Housing association Stadgenoot plans to increase the area...

Man snaps after argument over stolen savings

A son physically assaulted his mother during a dispute over stolen savings. This case is featured in a weekly series that examines local criminal law matters.

Els (81) loses driver's license due to misunderstanding: 'Don't call the police for minor accidents'

81-year-old Els lost her driver's license after a minor traffic incident led to a fitness investigation by the Dutch driving authority (CBR). The article warns that police involvement in even small ac...

Pannekoek Island in Alkmaarder and Uitgeester Lakes closed to visitors

The recreation island Eiland Pannekoek in the Alkmaarder- and Uitgeestermeer has been closed to visitors due to unsafe conditions caused by deteriorating shoring. A mooring ban is currently in effect,...

Lara from Heemskerk finds boy who lost Pokémon collection: ‘He was sick about it for a week’

Lara Gurgy from Heemskerk has successfully located the family of a boy who accidentally left his Pokémon card collection at her stall during King's Day. The boy was reportedly distraught for a week b...

Dutch want less complaining about housing, but own parking spots remain sacred

A majority of Dutch people support shortening legal objection procedures to accelerate housing construction, according to research by ASN Bank. However, many residents remain concerned about preservin...

Amsterdam ditches expensive offices for mega-office for 20,000 civil servants opposite Amstel Station

Sculptures of ‘in-between people’ at Amsterdam's Krugerplein: An ode to the city’s connectors

Bistro Chez Chloé on the Overtoom serves French classics like sweetbreads and morels with a touch of modern daring

Cruise ship m/v Hondius in Rotterdam Sunday as scheduled

The cruise ship m/v Hondius is scheduled to arrive in Rotterdam this Sunday following a six-day journey from Tenerife. The vessel's operator, OceanWide Expeditions, confirmed that the ship departed on...

LAKS: nearly 95,000 complaints on second day of final exams

The Dutch National Action Committee for Students (LAKS) reported nearly 95,000 complaints by the second day of national high school final exams. This total is notably high compared to the 240,000 comp...

Missed train and walking home

A man reportedly decided to walk home after missing the last train while intoxicated. The author notes that friends are sharing the news, questioning whether this type of incident is happening again.

Bram (52) lives in 129 sqm by the Vondelpark: ‘I love shiny, colorful and extravagant, but also antique and old’

Art historian Michel Didier reveals the cultural DNA of De Pijp: ‘It’s still very easy to imagine how people lived and worked here’

8 tips that really help with lower back pain: ‘The advice to rest is long outdated’

Between 60 and 90 percent of people in the Netherlands will experience lower back pain, yet many rely on outdated treatments like rest or surgery. An expert provides eight tips for recovery, including...

Music On organizers to compensate visitors and "other festivals not at risk"

Music On organizers have announced they will compensate all 20,000 ticket holders after the Amsterdam festival was canceled last Saturday due to safety concerns regarding a tent. Although the cancella...

Project choir From Vinyl to Streaming brings together over sixty years of pop music: ‘On stage everyone is the same’

The project choir 'From Vinyl to Streaming' is preparing for a concert weekend on June 13 and 14 at Theater Koningsduyn. Led by conductor Marieke Zondervan, fifty choir members will perform a musical ...

These are the supermarket opening hours in Haarlem during Ascension Day 2026

Supermarkets in Haarlem will have specific opening hours during Ascension Day in 2026. This guide provides residents with a list of store operating times to help them plan their shopping during the ho...

Wendy van Dijk and Douwe Bob to participate in anniversary edition of Alpe d'HuZes

Dutch celebrities including Wendy van Dijk and Douwe Bob will participate in the 20th edition of the Alpe d'HuZes charity event on June 4. The group will climb the Alpe d'Huez to raise funds for cance...

Keukenhof attracts 1.4 million visitors for fourth year in a row

The Keukenhof flower park in Lisse welcomed over 1.4 million visitors during its 2026 opening period, maintaining consistent attendance for the fourth consecutive year. While many visitors were Dutch,...

No mini-golf, but flowers and bees. New Heemskerk walking park opens this week

A new walking park is set to open this week in Heemskerk on the site of a former minigolf course on Vrijburglaan. Contractors are currently finishing the transformation of the area into a green space ...

Most centenarians live in Het Gooi; North Holland coast also a ‘blue zone’

Data from the CBS indicates that individuals born in the Gooi, Vechtstreek, and along the North Holland coast between 1812 and 1923 have the highest probability of living to 100. These Dutch regions a...

Harry Styles to play ten shows at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam: What you need to know

Extra police at Sloterplas against youths slapping women's buttocks

Amsterdam police are increasing patrols and deploying drones and undercover agents around Sloterplas to combat the frequent harassment and assault of women. The operation follows dozens of reports of ...

Toxic manosphere gaining ground in schools: ‘Student said a woman should just be available for him’

A study by the School & Safety Foundation reveals that 78% of teachers observe students being influenced by toxic "manosphere" ideologies found online. These beliefs, which include misogynistic and ho...

City guide on Muslim heritage: An underexposed part of Amsterdam's history

Researchers have launched a new city guide highlighting Muslim heritage in Amsterdam, aiming to showcase the often-overlooked historical and cultural influence of Muslim communities. Through walking r...

Vanished: Spaarnestad began on a gray sandy plain in the early 1920s

This article explores the history of the defunct football club Spaarnestad, which was established in the early 1920s. It was the predecessor to the club Young Boys, which eventually ceased to exist in...

Thomas Berge loses 30kg: 'I want to be the fittest version of myself'

Dutch singer Thomas Berge revealed that he has lost 30 kilograms over the past three years in an effort to become the fittest version of himself. While Berge mentioned that he is currently working on ...