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Video | Prince William congratulates 100-year-old Attenborough: 'Thank you for your wisdom'

Woman rescues man from water at Stenen Hoofd, police hail heroic act

A 55-year-old woman is being hailed as a hero after jumping into the IJ river at Stenen Hoofd in Amsterdam to rescue a man from the water. She kept the man afloat until emergency services arrived, aft...

Renowned flower family Van ’t Veld started with a book cart 50 years ago: 'I only knew about oil,' says founder Henk

The Van ’t Veld family is celebrating fifty years of selling flowers at their well-known location on Planetenweg in IJmuiden. Founder Henk van ’t Veld reflects on how the business began with a sim...

Sold-out house festival organizer sues Amsterdam over cancellation

The organizers of the sold-out Music On Festival have filed a lawsuit against the municipality of Amsterdam in a final attempt to prevent the event's cancellation. A spokesperson stated that this lega...

Rihanna gets new tattoo designed by her children

Singer Rihanna has debuted a new tattoo that was personally designed by her young children. The artwork consists of a colorful drawing featuring scribbled lines created by her kids.

House festival Music On cancelled at last minute after permit revoked

Tenerife prepares to receive Hondius

Authorities in Tenerife are preparing for the arrival of the Dutch cruise ship m/v Hondius on Sunday following a hantavirus outbreak on board. Temporary facilities, including army tents and mobile toi...

Marleen (52) is at the office by 7:15 AM to secure a spot: ‘Need for my own desk’

52-year-old Marleen reports experiencing significant stress due to a workspace shortage in her company's new office, forcing her to arrive at 7:15 AM to secure a desk. She shared her struggle with car...

Metal detector gives Melchior relaxation: 'Greatest find was a gold coin from 800 AD'

Melchior Ladee finds relaxation and historical treasures by using a metal detector to search fields and beaches. His most significant discovery to date is a gold coin dating back to 800 AD.

Title, promotion or relegation? Which Haarlem region clubs still have something to play for?

As the football season nears its end, many clubs in the Haarlem region are still competing for league titles, promotion, or to avoid relegation. This article provides an overview of the status and goa...

Annebel ran 270 kilometers through the Sahara Desert during Marathon des Sables: ‘From an idea to training and then you’re there in Morocco’

Annebel Veldhuis from Heemskerk successfully completed the Marathon des Sables, a grueling 270-kilometer footrace through the Sahara Desert. She finished the final stage of the eight-day ultramarathon...

This is the winner of The Voice of Holland 2026

Ruben Hillen, representing Team Suzan & Freek, was crowned the winner of The Voice of Holland 2026. The finale was broadcast live on Friday night during the RTL Tonight television program.

Talpa and Yvonne Coldeweijer agree on new format for KIJK

Juice vlogger Yvonne Coldeweijer and Talpa Network have agreed on a new video format titled Colder Cast for the KIJK streaming platform. This collaboration establishes a new direction for Coldeweijer'...

Fatbike ban in Beverwijk? Mayor advocates for option, council hesitant. 'Executive on legal quicksand'

Beverwijk Mayor Martijn Smit is advocating for a potential area ban on fatbikes following numerous complaints from residents about the vehicles. The municipal council, however, has expressed skepticis...

15-year-old boy brutally robbed of fatbike after Bevrijdingspop. Aron rushed to help: 'I even bought him a drink'

A 15-year-old boy was violently robbed of his fatbike by a group of youths on the Kruisweg in Haarlem following the Bevrijdingspop festival. Despite attempts by bystanders to intervene, the attackers ...

Grocery shopping made less boring by new book from Lingo judge JP Pellemans: 'Elstar apples come from Arie from Elst. Get it? Elst-ar'

Former Lingo judge and voice-over artist JP Pellemans has released his second book, which examines the psychological tactics used in supermarkets. The book describes the grocery shopping experience as...

Tension mounts at Volendam and Telstar: what does relegation stress do to a team? 'Like dying a little bit'

The article examines the intense psychological toll of relegation stress on Dutch football clubs like FC Volendam and Telstar. As teams fight to avoid the Eredivisie play-offs, the report explores the...

Ziggo adds ESPN channels to basic package and raises prices for all TV customers

Starting in July, Ziggo will include all four ESPN channels in its basic television package, providing millions of households with access to Eredivisie football and other sports. As a result of this c...

Nina Pierson’s Amsterdam: ‘My life takes place along the Amstel’

For an indoor golf course Birdies has many watery puddles: the sauces are all thin and boring (5.5)

Artist Pernille (49) on her first Dutch words: ‘Mom is stuffed in bed, I texted my family’

Day trip to Germany by shopping bus, especially for tobacco: ‘I easily save 240 euros’

Jeroen Pen (38) was already addicted to ADHD medication as a teenager: ‘By the end of the day I had taken thirty pills’

Diana (63) and Jan Peter (71) could brew their own cider in their Beemster orchard, but they missed the city: ‘We now have every Amsterdammer’s dream’

Sabrina Smals (47) was born deaf and lived in isolation for a long time. She hopes to get out more through volunteering: ‘I want to enter the outside world’

A’DAM Tower turns 10: From ugly misfit to vertical music beacon

Leendert de Ridder (Mees Kees): 'I feel like quite a boomer because I’m still on Facebook'

Actor and presenter Leendert de Ridder, known for his role as Mees Kees, discussed his health and lifestyle habits in a recent interview with Mezza magazine. He shared that he manages exercise-induced...

LAKS receives 26,000 complaints on first day of final exams

The Dutch National Student Committee (LAKS) received approximately 26,000 complaints on the first day of national final exams. This volume of complaints is higher than the 21,000 reports received on t...

When a child dies at Amsterdam UMC, families can say goodbye in this room: ‘It is important not to be in a cold space’

Training and watching the playoffs: this is what Malevy Leons' days look like now. 'I want OKC to win again. Sorry, LeBron'

Dutch basketball player Malevy Leons is focusing on training and watching the NBA playoffs after the Golden State Warriors were eliminated in the play-in tournament. He noted that his contract terms a...