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He slept on night trains for 3 years, now German Lasse is a conductor: ‘Dream job’

Lasse Stolley, a young German who spent three years living on night trains while traveling across Germany, has transitioned into his dream career as a train conductor. After gaining recognition as a f...

Summer weather on the way: Friday warmer than 20 degrees

Summer-like weather is expected in the Netherlands this week, with temperatures in Amsterdam reaching approximately 23 degrees on Friday. Warm, dry air from Germany will drive the temperature increase...

Price difference between organic and non-organic food has increased again

The Dutch Consumer Association (Consumentenbond) reports that the price gap between organic and non-organic food products in supermarkets has increased again. This trend reverses a previous period whe...

A well-deserved tribute to Alexandra who welcomes the whole world to Amsterdam Central

Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter to release Coachella duet this month

Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter have announced the release of their duet "Bring Your Love" on April 30. The singers previously performed the track together earlier this month during a surprise appearanc...

A gift from the City of Amsterdam: free swimming tickets (act fast)

The municipality of Amsterdam is offering free tickets to residents for the seasonal reopening of outdoor swimming pools. These complimentary tickets are available for a limited time as the city prepa...

Square, crispy and addictively delicious: 5 places to eat pizza al taglio

Hillegom city council wants to accelerate procedure for extra padel courts: The five extra courts meet the growing demand for sports locations

The Hillegom municipal council plans to accelerate the approval process for five additional padel courts at Padelhill to meet increasing demand. This expansion aims to provide more opportunities for p...

Woman (44) hits husband with deodorant can. Assault in bedroom after argument over excessive drinking

A 44-year-old woman assaulted her husband with a deodorant can in their bedroom following a dispute over his excessive alcohol consumption. This incident was featured as part of a weekly series that e...

Cyclists get green lights faster with special app

Cyclists in parts of the Netherlands can receive green lights faster by using a smartphone app that communicates with smart traffic lights. The app alerts the lights to an approaching cyclist, effecti...

Marga van Praag: ‘My parents always told war stories with the same punctuation. I never heard the real story, about fear and guilt’

Former Jeugdjournaal presenter Marga van Praag reflects on growing up in the aftermath of World War II with parents who survived the conflict. She notes that while they shared repetitive stories, they...

East now has a large city beach (on a rooftop) where a beer still costs 2.80 euros

Baskèts owner goes to court over ‘unclear’ hybrid retail rules: €40,000 fine looms

Still plenty of music on the streets of Amsterdam, though police sometimes intervene: "They ruined the vibes"

Despite a municipal ban on amplified street music, numerous parties took place across Amsterdam's Jordaan and Negen Straatjes areas. Police were forced to intervene and shut down several events, speci...

Two injured in stabbing after festival at Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam

Two people were injured and one suspect was arrested following a stabbing incident at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on King's Day. The attack occurred around 8:50 PM shortly after a music festival ...

Ajax's Mika Godts credits Gerald Vanenburg and laughs at market value: '75 million? Yeah, fine!'

Ajax player Mika Godts credited Gerald Vanenburg for the technique used in his recent goal against NAC Breda, which drew comparisons to an iconic strike by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Godts explained that del...

How King's Day turned Bakkum, Beverwijk, Heemskerk and Uitgeest orange

King's Day was celebrated across Bakkum, Beverwijk, Heemskerk, and Uitgeest with various local events and festivities. The celebrations featured live music, dance parties at local venues, and activiti...

NS: First people head home, stations in major cities crowded

The Dutch national railway (NS) reports significant crowds at train stations and on trains as the first King's Day celebrants begin traveling home. High passenger volumes are particularly noted in cit...

Mr. Wevers has no interest in sex, which is mainly a problem for his wife, but there’s more...

Mr. Wevers consulted a doctor regarding his low libido, a situation primarily viewed as a problem by his wife. Dr. Rutger identified the issue as a conflict of interest between the couple's desires ra...

'Oortjes' missed on King's Day, otherwise it's like Festival Week: 'Heemskerk has become very vibrant'

Residents in Heemskerk celebrated King's Day with a lively atmosphere that many compared to the town's annual local festival week. Despite missing some traditional elements, the event saw large crowds...

Family enjoys quality time as youngest daughter learns value of money by selling homemade jewelry for an e-bike

On King's Day, the Cobelens family set up a market stall on the Zaanenlaan in Haarlem to sell various items and homemade jewelry. The family participated to enjoy the festive atmosphere while helping ...

King's Day in Amsterdam passing without major incidents so far

King's Day celebrations in Amsterdam are currently proceeding without major incidents, according to local police. Authorities report that crowd levels are comparable to a typical busy night out, descr...

Overveen shows its talent on King’s Day

Residents of Overveen showcased their diverse skills during a talent-themed celebration held on King's Day. The event highlighted the community's creative spirit and local talent.

From flea markets to running: how the region celebrated King's Day

King's Day was celebrated across the region with various activities, ranging from flea markets in Aalsmeer and Badhoevedorp to a running event in Loosdrecht. The atmosphere was described as festive an...

Municipality of Breda: city center square full

The Havermarkt square in Breda has reached its capacity during King's Day celebrations, prompting the municipality to implement a one-in, one-out policy. Authorities suggest that visitors move to othe...

Utrecht: Stadhuisplein and Oudkerkhof full due to crowds

The municipality of Utrecht has closed Stadhuisplein and Oudkerkhof to new visitors after the squares reached maximum capacity. Authorities also reported high levels of crowding at other city center l...

Vanished: Haarlem’s EHS lasted nearly ninety years

The Haarlem football club Eendracht Houdt Stand (EHS) is featured in a series about defunct sports organizations. The club existed for nearly ninety years before merging with another entity in 2004.

Pirate boat, the 1988 Dutch national team and a cowboy on a hobby horse: ‘It’s often a party in Spaarndam anyway’

Spaarndam celebrated its 100th costumed parade on King's Day, featuring a variety of creative entries including a pirate boat and a tribute to the 1988 Dutch national football team. The festive proces...

Sharon sells clothes on King's Day between chemotherapy treatments: ‘I’ll be new again soon, then I’ll have a new body’

Sharon, a 56-year-old woman from IJmuiden undergoing chemotherapy, participated in the King's Day flea market to sell clothes and seek social connection. She used the national holiday as an opportunit...

In pictures | How the royal family celebrated King's Day in Dokkum, Friesland

King Willem-Alexander celebrated his 59th birthday with the Dutch royal family during King's Day festivities in Dokkum, Friesland. The event featured highlights such as music performances, ice skating...