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Amsterdam Bite: Maison Champenoise's pâté en croûte is a hit in Amsterdam

The Amsterdamse Hap column features the French pâté en croûte from Maison Champenoise, a traditional meat pie from the Champagne region. This delicacy has become a popular culinary item among the d...

Remarkable! Partial solar eclipse soon to be visible in Haarlem

A partial solar eclipse is expected to be visible over Haarlem on Wednesday, August 12. Residents will be able to observe the phenomenon, which will appear as if a portion of the sun is missing.

Dozens of reports of discrimination during first weekend of Pride Amsterdam

During the opening weekend of WorldPride in Amsterdam, over seventy reports of discrimination were filed with the RITA Community foundation. Many victims were harassed while traveling to and from even...

Radio 10 DJ Jeroen Nieuwenhuize welcomes son: 'Our family is complete'

Radio 10 DJ Jeroen Nieuwenhuize and his partner Tessa Kortlevers have welcomed a son named Beau. The couple announced the birth on Instagram, stating that their family is now complete.

Pieter Henket photographs a young generation of Mexicans experimenting with gender, identity, and self-expression

German anatomist and Body Worlds founder Gunther von Hagens (81) has died

German anatomist and inventor of the plastination technique, Gunther von Hagens, has passed away at the age of 81 due to a brain hemorrhage. He was widely known for creating the Body Worlds anatomical...

Saturday market relocated on August 1 and 15

The Saturday market at the Grote Markt in Haarlem will be relocated to Zijlstraat, Nieuwe Groenmarkt, and Krocht on August 1 and 15, 2026. This temporary move is necessary to accommodate the Haarlem C...

Anna (32) doesn't have her own kitchen, but she's still thrilled with her studio in a communal living space in Oud-West: 'I had already moved seven times in a year'

With her sense of beauty, Jessica de Heer (1956-2026) was a driving force in the world of new music

Nearly 1.2 million Dutch viewers watch Van der Poel win the final stage of the Tour de France

Approximately 1.2 million viewers in the Netherlands watched the final stage of the Tour de France on Sunday. Mathieu van der Poel secured the victory by crossing the finish line first on the Champs-Ã...

How to keep your teeth as healthy as possible: How diet can help

As the Netherlands faces a looming shortage of dentists, experts are highlighting the importance of maintaining dental health through proper oral care and diet. Dietitian Sanne Mouha and dentist Vince...

Christina Curry gives birth to daughter Cleo: 'It took almost 24 hours'

Christina Curry and her partner Kevin Curifex have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Cleo. The news was announced by Christina's father, Adam Curry, on his podcast, mentioning that the deli...

WorldPride Portrait: Ahmad grew up as a stateless refugee and now dances across the globe

Ahmad Joudeh, who grew up as a stateless refugee, pursued his dream of becoming a professional dancer after facing significant challenges. Ten years ago, he moved to the Netherlands with the support o...

WorldPride Portrait: Ahmad grew up as a stateless refugee and now dances all over the world

Ahmad Joudeh, a former stateless refugee born to Syrian and Palestinian parents, pursued his dream of becoming a professional dancer after arriving in the Netherlands a decade ago with the help of the...

Fresh graduates from the art academy showcase their work: ‘I wanted to know how fortune tellers and magicians work’

Mrs. Derksen enlists Dr. Rutger for her own marital problems: ‘You know what you have to do’

During a medical consultation for a mole, a patient named Mrs. Derksen attempts to pressure Dr. Rutger into intervening in her husband's snoring issues. She insists that the doctor follow her specific...

Showers won't last long: summer weather up to 36 degrees is on the way

Still more manual cars despite rapid rise of automatics

Nearly half of all cars in the Netherlands are now automatic, a doubling of the figure from ten years ago. This trend is primarily driven by the rising popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles, whic...

Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (July 27 - August 3)

Road maintenance is taking place throughout Haarlem from July 27 to August 3, causing partial closures in various areas including Gedempte Oude Gracht and Oostvest. Residents and commuters are advised...

Patty Brard fears she won't have enough money for her retirement

Dutch television presenter Patty Brard has expressed concerns regarding her financial future and retirement. As a result, the 71-year-old intends to continue working for the foreseeable future to ensu...

After otter, catfish spotted near nature islands along A10: "They can grow up to 2.5 meters"

Ecologists have observed an otter and a catfish near five floating nature islands designed to connect wildlife habitats around Zeeburgereiland in Amsterdam. These sightings suggest that the new ecolog...

Addiction help via your employer: ‘That 5,000 euros is nothing compared to the costs of long-term absenteeism’

Large organizations in the Netherlands are increasingly helping employees with addictions by connecting them to specialized mental healthcare services. This initiative aims to reduce long-term absente...

Opinion: My friends are suddenly leaving Amsterdam in droves and I am in a permanent state of melancholy

I had to learn that the world doesn't end if you make mistakes

Drinking, dining and a bit of dancing: hospitality-industry kids open restaurant Rotate at Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen

Emma Roberts marries actor Cody John

Actress Emma Roberts married actor Cody John during a private wedding ceremony held in Sun Valley, Idaho, on Saturday. Entertainment news outlet TMZ reported the event and published photos of the cere...

Weather is not cooperating but Kwaku organizers remain hopeful: You can spend 100 million on integration, but Kwaku is integration

Milkshake director Samallo steps down after 15 years: "I found festivals boring and not inclusive, here there is color"

Milkshake Festival director Marieke Samallo is stepping down after fifteen years, marking the end of an era for the inclusive dance festival held in Amsterdam's Westerpark. Samallo founded the event t...

Former GTST actor Louis Talpe becomes a father for the third time

Belgian actor Louis Talpe and his wife Tiffany Ling-Vannerus have welcomed their third child, a son named Aithon. The couple announced the birth of their baby boy on Sunday via Instagram, noting that ...

Not happy when the sun shines: how to recognize a summer slump or summer depression

While many enjoy the summer season, some individuals experience a summer dip or summer depression due to the long, warm days. Psychologist Leslie Hodge provides insight into the causes of these mental...