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Ecumenical Ascension Day celebration in Wijk aan Zee supports children with speech impairments in Ukraine

An ecumenical tent service will be held on the Dorpsweide in Wijk aan Zee on Thursday, May 14, to celebrate Ascension Day. Participating leaders from local churches and the Salvation Army are organizi...

Johannes Wirix-Speetjens (28) returns to Haarlem with Classical Queers, an ode to queer artists: 'Their music connects us, but the struggle for recognition is not over'

Johannes Wirix-Speetjens will perform his show Classical Queers at De Schuur in Haarlem on June 10. The production explores his experiences growing up queer in the city and pays tribute to influential...

The Pussycat Dolls cancel nearly entire US tour

The Pussycat Dolls have announced the cancellation of almost all North American dates for their reunion tour. The group shared the decision on Instagram, stating that only one performance remains on t...

The best hidden playgrounds in the center of Amsterdam

In pictures | Theatrical and colorful: the most impressive outfits from the Met Gala

The Met Gala in New York showcased theatrical and colorful outfits from various celebrities on the red carpet. This year's theme for the major fashion event was 'Costume is Art,' emphasizing highly cr...

How to help siblings get along better

The article discusses the common challenge parents face when siblings frequently argue and bicker with each other. It explores potential actions parents can take to help their children get along bette...

Melle (19) organizes outdoor play sessions in Castricum: 'Nowadays children meet online, and less and less outside'

Nineteen-year-old student Melle Hooning is organizing outdoor play sessions in Castricum on May 10 and 17 to encourage children to be more active. He aims to counter the trend of children primarily so...

Whether Telstar plays in the Eredivisie or first division next season, season tickets are sold out

Dutch football club Telstar has sold out all 3,361 available season tickets for the upcoming season, ensuring the stadium will be at full capacity. The tickets were all renewed or sold despite uncerta...

Dementia and driving: Do they go together?

Alzheimer Trefpunt Midden-Kennemerland is hosting an event on May 12th at De Stut to discuss the relationship between dementia and traffic safety. The session will offer advice for those concerned abo...

Petrol price inches higher to new record

The recommended retail price for gasoline in the Netherlands reached a new record high on Tuesday, coinciding with Liberation Day. Data from consumer collective UnitedConsumers confirms that fuel pric...

She was debt-free, but suddenly Chantal (50) starts spending again

Chantal, a 50-year-old woman who had previously cleared her debts and built a financial buffer, has relapsed into impulsive spending habits. After exhausting her monthly budget halfway through the mon...

Follow everything about Bevrijdingspop 2026: are people coming for the party or to truly celebrate freedom?

The 46th edition of Bevrijdingspop, the oldest and largest liberation festival in the Netherlands, is taking place today at the Haarlemmerhout in Haarlem. A live blog is tracking the event to see whet...

Police officer Curtis always stays calm, just like Janny in the dispatch center

The Foundling Podcast: Detective visit brings Lieve closer to family

In the podcast 'De Vondeling,' Lieve works with family detective Els Leijs to trace her biological parents using DNA databases like MyHeritage and Ancestry. New test results confirm Lieve's Moroccan h...

New bike path confirmed for N208 roadside. Link between Haarlem and Santpoort-Noord

A new bicycle path connecting Haarlem and Santpoort-Noord will be constructed in the verge along the N208 provincial road. This chosen route will be further developed into a final design over the comi...

Life in the city, life in a village: Books about living in the shadow of a steel mill and in a Rotterdam high-rise

This article discusses new books by Nadia de Vries, Lies Gallez, and Wilfried de Jong that explore various living environments. The stories cover themes such as growing up near a steel factory, the de...

Concert on the Amstel, festivals and soup: what to do on Liberation Day

Amsterdam celebrates Liberation Day with a variety of music festivals, communal "Freedom Soup" meals, and cultural activities across several city districts. Key highlights include the arrival of the P...

One spoonful of salmon salad per roll, no more. A well-oiled catering machine feeds Bevrijdingspop volunteers

A dedicated catering team is responsible for feeding more than 400 volunteers working behind the scenes at the Bevrijdingspop festival on May 5th. The operation ensures that the staff is well-fed whil...

Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas concert series due to health

Country music star Dolly Parton has canceled her upcoming concert series in Las Vegas due to health concerns. She shared the news with her fans through a video update on Instagram.

A look inside on Dam Square: how the Royal Palace survived WWII (and how to see it for yourself)

The Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam is highlighting its history and survival during the Second World War. Visitors are invited to explore the building and learn about the stories hidden behind...

Cycling to a war-torn country: Herre and Jantien head to Ukraine for charity

Amsterdam residents Herre de Vries and Jantien Meijer are embarking on a 2,000-kilometer charity bike ride from Amsterdam to Lviv, Ukraine, starting June 13. Through their 'Ukraine Solidarity Cycle' i...

Are cruise ships floating hotbeds of disease for the elderly? Virologist Ab Osterhaus: ‘Everyone off to bingo’

Three passengers died and several others fell seriously ill aboard the Dutch cruise ship Hondius, likely due to a rare hantavirus infection. The incident has renewed concerns regarding the spread of i...

Video | Beyoncé returns to Met Gala after ten years with daughter Blue Ivy

Suspect thinks community service in the forest sounds fun; Judge: ‘Punishment is not meant to be fun’

A suspect appeared in court for driving with a fake license in Muiden and expressed interest in performing his community service in a forest. The judge reminded the defendant that punishment is not in...

Smart invention: coreless toilet rolls can save up to 3 billion tubes

A new coreless toilet roll invention aims to eliminate the need for cardboard tubes in bathrooms. This development could potentially save up to 3 billion cardboard cores annually in the Netherlands th...

NOS presenter Simone Weimans' bucket list: ‘In North you’ll find a secret mini-oasis’

Tonny (27) and Ivorey (24) filmed their first date: ‘I never expected this kind of love existed’

Rebel Wilson and wife welcome second child: 'Incredibly grateful'

Actress Rebel Wilson and her wife Ramona Agruma have announced the birth of their second child, a daughter named Rose Estelle. The couple shared the news on Instagram, expressing that they are incredi...

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle case over It Ends With Us movie

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement in a lawsuit concerning the filming of the 2024 movie It Ends With Us. This agreement avoids a civil trial that was scheduled to take place in...

GerBen goes people-watching on the terrace and sees: every generation has its own addiction

The author, GerBen, describes his experience people-watching from a small terrace in an inner-city street. Through his observations, he reflects on the idea that every generation possesses its own uni...