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Annet's 93-year-old mother looks forward to Ascension Day morning walk: 'They will go in a convoy of wheelchairs'

Annet’s 93-year-old mother, a resident of the Huis ter Hagen care center, is preparing for a traditional Ascension Day morning outing. The residents plan to celebrate the holiday and the fine weathe...

Not everyone in the Jordaan is looking forward to King's Day: My cafe is closing, my heart is breaking

Residents and business owners in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood express mixed feelings about the upcoming King's Day celebrations, with some opting to close their doors due to overwhelming crowds. T...

Jessie's birthday vouchers are worthless following FonQ bankruptcy

Jessie's birthday gift cards for the online home retailer FonQ have become worthless following the company's bankruptcy. She had requested the vouchers to help furnish her new apartment but now regret...

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Jade Kops has now completely lost her speech: 'Palliative sedation has been mentioned'

Dutch influencer Jade Kops announced on social media that she has completely lost her ability to speak due to worsening health issues. The update follows previous struggles with communication, with th...

Police hindered by disaster tourists at Bos en Lommerweg accident

Amsterdam police reported being obstructed by onlookers and "disaster tourists" while investigating a car accident on Bos en Lommerweg on Tuesday. Bystanders hampered the investigation by filming the ...

Houseboat residents on King's Day: ‘If we don’t keep an eye out, they pee through the letterbox and in our plants’

Houseboat residents in Amsterdam must remain vigilant during King's Day to prevent revelers from using their homes as public toilets. Residents describe incidents of people urinating on doors, through...

Why children should be bored more often: ‘Good for resilience’

As the May holiday approaches, the article highlights the importance of allowing children to experience boredom to help build their resilience and creativity. While many families travel for new stimul...

Alderman wants deposit company to pay for new trash cans

Amsterdam Alderman Hester van Buren is requesting that deposit return organization Verpact pay ‐8 million for 8,000 new trash cans designed to reduce litter caused by people searching for deposit bo...

Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (April 24-26)

Haarlem is hosting a variety of events and activities for the weekend of April 24 to 26. The city is preparing for King's Night celebrations, offering residents and visitors several options ranging fr...

Buses and emergency services allowed through Velsertunnel; ferry closed to cars during Wijkertunnel works

During maintenance work on the Wijkertunnel, the Velsertunnel remains open exclusively for buses and emergency vehicles. Motorists are required to take detours and are restricted from using the ferry ...

Illustrator Eric Coolen (60) looks back on career with new book: ‘If I’d started in my twenties, I’d be burnt out now’

Illustrator Eric Coolen marks his 60th birthday with a new book, "Geen dag zonder lijn," which looks back on his prolific career. The publication details his creative process and his habit of working ...

Friend mourns killed Gold Exchange Office manager: 'Jan was looking forward to this new job so much'

Jan, the manager of a Goudwisselkantoor in Beverwijk, was killed during an armed robbery on Wednesday. He had recently started his new position and was described by a close friend as being very enthus...

New rental opportunities in Beverwijk: At least 50 percent of homes to go to residents of Beverwijk or Heemskerk

Construction has begun on 82 social rental homes in Beverwijk as part of the "De Groene Tuinen" development project. The initiative aims to increase housing availability and neighborhood greenery, wit...

Lake City Players folds despite youth membership freeze; youth team secures final title for Uitgeest basketball club

The basketball club Lake City Players in Uitgeest is disbanding after fifty years of existence. Despite the U12 team winning a final championship title, the club's closure felt inevitable to its membe...

Maaike van der Plas is deathly afraid of spiders, but as a neurologist she has a cabinet full of them

Neurologist Maaike van der Plas recounts starting her first professional role in October 2025, where she prioritized workplace integration by forgoing initial vacation time. Despite her severe fear of...

Rare first edition of Anne Frank's diary found in thrift store

A rare 1947 first edition of Anne Frank's diary, Het Achterhuis, was recently discovered in a thrift store in Eemnes. Well-preserved copies of this initial printing are highly valuable and can be wort...

The horses of friends Julia (17) and Reza (20) have known each other longer than they have: ‘When you're on a horse, you have different conversations’

Julia Landzaat and Reza van Osnabrugge, two young friends from Heemstede and Hoofddorp, discuss how their shared passion for horse riding has strengthened their bond. They reflect on the fact that the...

Second booklet from Santpoort Foundation features special places. ‘We started with the gems you might walk right past’

Stichting Santpoort has released a second booklet titled 'Meer Thuis in Santpoort' to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The publication highlights historically significant buildings, objects, and landsc...

Beach houses delayed by sand nourishment in Heemskerk, but: 'We see only benefits'

The installation of beach houses in Heemskerk is being delayed due to a sand replenishment project managed by Rijkswaterstaat and the local municipality. Hans Adrichem, chairman of the Heemskerck beac...

Restaurant reopens after rat infestation, but owner puts business up for sale: Done with this place

A restaurant on Javastraat in Amsterdam has reopened after being shut down by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) due to a rat infestation. Despite the reopening, the owner has...

Garden of Haarlem Foundation celebrates 30th anniversary

The Garden of Haarlem Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The organization has reached this milestone after three decades of activity in the city.

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny are the most popular artists of 20 years of Spotify

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny have been named the most popular artists of the last two decades on Spotify as the streaming service celebrates its 20th anniversary. To mark the milestone, the platform rel...

Fatal robbery sends shockwaves through Breestraat: 'This impacts the sense of security'

A violent robbery at a gold exchange office in Beverwijk has resulted in the death of an employee. The incident has caused a shockwave among local shopkeepers on the Breestraat, leading to heightened ...

Health Minister Hermans defends one hamburger a week: ‘People can choose for themselves whether to buy an apple or a banana’

Dutch Health Minister Sophie Hermans defended the updated 'Schijf van Vijf' nutritional guidelines against criticism from right-wing political parties who argue the advice prioritizes climate goals ov...

This is the King's Day 2026 program in Haarlem

Haarlem has announced its program for King's Day on Monday, April 27, 2026, featuring a variety of events including live performances and traditional flea markets. The city-wide celebrations offer act...

Free entry to Bogotá Art in Halfweg: four days of art, crafts and music

Broedplaats Bogotá in Halfweg will host its sixth group exhibition from April 30 to May 3. The four-day event is free to the public and features a variety of art, crafts, and music.

No pair of trousers is too big for the ANWB

The article discusses the common difficulty of returning clothing after tags have been removed, even when the wrong size was purchased. It highlights that the ANWB offers a more flexible approach to h...

IJmond youth feud: First convict released with ankle monitor

An 18-year-old man has been sentenced to ten months in prison, with six months suspended, for the attempted manslaughter and public assault of a teenager from Haarlem during a violent youth feud. Havi...

Retiring later and later: how much you need to save to still retire at 65

The average retirement age in the Netherlands has risen to 66 years and four months, with expectations that this trend will continue. Individuals wishing to retire at age 65 will need to save substant...