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Brawl at terrace festival in Rembrandtpark: two injured, three suspects arrested

Timeline: one year after the raids at Saints & Stars

22 hours of flying is fun, but can lead to thrombosis: Noa (25) knows it’s not just for the elderly

Qantas will launch a direct 22-hour flight between London and Melbourne, raising concerns about the increased risk of blood clots due to cabin pressure. Medical experts warn that deep vein thrombosis ...

Funda find: this apartment in the heart of Amsterdam has a surprisingly luxurious extra

A luxury apartment located in the center of Amsterdam offers residents exclusive hotel-like amenities, including a caretaker, a swimming pool, and a sauna. These features are part of the daily living ...

Across North Holland: on a pilgrimage in Heiloo and Trafassi’s mega-hit Wasmasjien

Reporter Michel Gijselhart explores various cultural events in North Holland, including religious pilgrimages in Heiloo and the musical career of Amsterdam-based artist Edgar Burgos. The report highli...

Across North Holland: music tour through Amsterdam and permanent campers in Zandvoort

Reporter Michel Gijselhart explores North Holland, featuring a musical bike tour through historical spots in Amsterdam and families in Zandvoort fighting to save their long-term camping spots. The ser...

Sunscreen Saturday, poncho Sunday: weekend starts summery but ends with rain

Famous fries originated at Zonneplein snack bar: 'Damn it Dick, it looks like a war!'

The popular Dutch snack known as 'patatje oorlog' is believed to have originated in 1976 at a snack bar on Zonneplein in Amsterdam-Noord. A local man named Dick claims he invented the combination of f...

Haarlem Culinair 2026: everything you need to know about the food festival

The 31st edition of the Haarlem Culinair food festival will take place from July 30 to August 2, 2026. The four-day event is set to be held in the city's central Grote Markt square.

Concerts, parades, street parties: what to do during WorldPride

WorldPride begins in Amsterdam today, featuring a two-week program of concerts, street parties, and the Canal Parade. The event includes the official opening by Queen Máxima at Vondelpark and culmina...

Hoogte Kadijk residents fear years of nuisance from new power substations: How many parking spaces will be left?

Amsterdam nobility once flaunted swan meat on the Christmas menu – though it is questionable how tasty it really was

Opinion: Queers of Amsterdam, join our Queer Fight Squad – even if you haven’t experienced street harassment yourself yet

At Winkel 43, pies are baked by people with disabilities: I heard people think this is the best apple pie in Amsterdam, very cool

Have you spotted this Streetart Frankey artwork yet?

You don't have to look further than the Ceintuurbaan for a Greek holiday, thanks to the generous cuisine of Romios (8)

The Amsterdam of tour guide Henk B. de Vries: ‘The Homomonument stands for the victims from my community’

The truth behind Airbnb reviews: Don't believe a word of it, only the good ones are posted

Airbnb users and critics express concerns regarding the platform's review system, alleging that negative feedback is frequently removed to favor 'superhosts'. The article investigates the transparency...

More and more nuisance reports in Amsterdam: is harmful behavior increasing or is tolerance decreasing?

Comet over the city: "Never seen anything like it"

A suspected comet was spotted over Amsterdam around 10:30 PM, prompting numerous citizens to share video footage of the event. Similar sightings of the object were reported across other parts of the N...

Milkshake has been inclusive for 10 years: 'Usually it's just Nick & Simon, here they go wild to the bass'

Festivalgoers dance the day away at Mini Milkshake: "I can be myself here"

Hundreds of festival-goers with intellectual disabilities gathered at Amsterdam's Westerpark for the Mini Milkshake festival. The event serves as an inclusive tradition, allowing attendees to enjoy a ...

Carla drops out just before the start of the Four Days Marches but receives her gladioli anyway

After a leg injury prevented Carla van Bochoven from participating in the Nijmegen Vierdaagse, she successfully completed an equivalent distance by cycling around her hometown of Haarlem to raise mone...

Over 4800 households in Haarlem face energy poverty, with another 8600 at risk

New data from CBS and TNO reveals that over 4,800 households in Haarlem are experiencing energy poverty, with an additional 8,600 households at risk. These families struggle to afford rising electrici...

Alderman considers charging taxi drivers for use of Central Station rank

Amsterdam alderman Elise Moeskops is considering requiring taxi drivers to pay for using the taxi stand at Central Station to help fund ongoing supervision and address structural issues. This potentia...

If you offer every snack, there’s a good chance everything will be mediocre

Drinking but not pouring: Pub owner Jens (20) eagerly awaits his 21st birthday

From football tournament between the flats to festival for 125,000 visitors: the rise and fall of Kwaku

Ruby anniversary for Philippe Elan, the chansonnier from the Jordaan

Chansonnier Philippe Elan is celebrating his 40th anniversary in the music industry with two sold-out concerts at the Concertgebouw this weekend. Having lived in the Jordaan district since the 1980s, ...

Busy conditions at Schiphol as expected: Fits the summer holiday

Schiphol Airport reports that passenger traffic during the first week of the nationwide summer holidays is proceeding as expected. Airport officials described the current situation as normal for the b...