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A warm hidden gem in Schalkwijk: ‘Everyone from the neighborhood steps inside’

The Open Koffie Huis in Haarlem's Schalkwijk neighborhood serves as a welcoming community hub where local residents can gather and connect. Located on Frieslandstraat next to a thrift store, the venue...

K-pop group BTS big winner at the American Music Awards

The South Korean K-pop group BTS emerged as the biggest winner at the American Music Awards. The group secured multiple accolades, including Artist of the Year, Best Male Artist, and Summer Hit of the...

Coffee has become much more expensive in recent years, big differences between brands

Research by the Consumentenbond indicates that supermarket coffee prices have risen significantly over the past five years. The study highlights a substantial price gap between premium A-brands and pr...

Walk along Amsterdam's secret ring road

This article explores a six-kilometer historical ring road in Amsterdam through a collection of archival photographs. It invites readers to experience the route themselves by walking or cycling along ...

Missing children, disposable children; it’s heartbreaking. ‘Yet,’ GerBen van ’t Hek believes, ‘every child has the right to be off the radar for a while’

GerBen van ’t Hek argues that despite the convenience of smartphone tracking, children should have the right to be "off the radar" and out of parental sight. He emphasizes that this freedom is essen...

Tropical Tuesday ahead: up to 31 degrees with little wind, 10 degrees cooler by Wednesday

Ferrari presents its first electric car: the Luce

Ferrari has unveiled the Luce, its first fully electric sports car featuring four electric motors. The new vehicle is expected to be priced at approximately 550,000 euros.

North Holland Traffic: Delays on A7 and A9 in Monday morning rush hour, May 26

On Monday, May 26, morning rush hour traffic in Noord-Holland experienced delays on the A7 near Hoorn and the A9 near Alkmaar. The congestion was primarily caused by heavy traffic volume at these spec...

Quite understandable that many women are drawn to the idea of an island boy

Summer holiday? For two-thirds of the Dutch, it is a major financial challenge

A poll reveals that over two-thirds of people in the Netherlands find it financially difficult to go on holiday during the school summer break. Due to inflation and rising costs at hotels and campsite...

Municipality less likely to intervene over homeless tents

The municipality of Amsterdam is taking longer to remove improvised tents used by homeless people, many of whom are labor migrants from Eastern Europe. New protocols require officials to prioritize ca...

Kim Lammers sees a brave hockey club setting a good example

Kim Lammers has praised Hockeyclub Voordaan for taking a significant step that many other sports clubs have only discussed. The club's initiative is being highlighted as a brave and positive example f...

Apologies for casual clothes in court, but judge more concerned about alcohol and cocaine DUI after day in Zandvoort

A man from Noordwijk appeared in court for driving under the influence of alcohol and cocaine following a visit to Zandvoort. While the defendant apologized for his casual attire, the judge emphasized...

Wijk aan Zee residents stage playful protest for return of clock to historic bus shelter: 'It’s also about the principle'

A group of residents in Wijk aan Zee staged a playful protest by hanging a toy clock on a historic bus stop at Julianaplein. The group is urging the municipality to repair and restore the original clo...

'I'm no child hater': Local residents shocked after playground controversy at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg

Residents living near Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg have expressed shock at the social media backlash and hateful messages following the enforcement of rules at a local playground. While they support the me...

Residential towers The Starling and The Martin are austere, utilitarian, and functional, echoing the no-nonsense philosophy of the Bijlmerbajes

Teacher Jonell (30) earns 2,925 euros: ‘Amsterdam feels like a city with an expensive standard’

Café Voorwaarts is the Hamerkwartier's first bar in the old machine factory, from the team behind Skatecafé

Steef (29) has visited 106 of the world's 195 countries: ‘My mother couldn't always handle me having lunch with the Taliban in Afghanistan’

Major fire at allotment garden complex in Amsterdam East

Dr. Rutger’s emergency visit: Mr. Goossens is dizzy and vomiting in a bucket, his wife struggles to walk

Dr. Rutger performs an emergency home visit for the severely ill Mr. Goossens and notices his wife is also struggling. Despite a crowded waiting room at his practice, the doctor manages to attend to t...

Treasure trove of photos of port city from 1960 to 1980, IJmuiden through the lens of 87-year-old Piet Korpershoek

Piet Korpershoek, an 87-year-old photographer from IJmuiden, is presenting his first exhibition at the local library, showcasing his work from 1960 to 1980. Having documented his hometown since the ag...

Fatbike riders in Vondelpark fined starting today: "I'm going to sell it"

Starting today, fatbike riders in Amsterdam's Vondelpark will face fines instead of warnings as the city's new ban is strictly enforced. Visitors report a significantly quieter environment, though som...

Carola contracted the CMV virus during her pregnancy: 'I don't feel guilty'

Carola Tükenmez-Vellekoop is calling for increased awareness of the risks associated with the cytomegalovirus (CMV) during pregnancy. The virus, which can cause severe issues such as hearing loss and...

Amsterdam hockey team misses out on national title

The Rotterdam men's field hockey team secured the national championship after a 2-2 draw against Amsterdam, following a victory in their first final match. Meanwhile, the Amsterdam women's team claime...

Joshua Jansen (39) confident in playoffs after DSS misses out on title: 'Already beat Spirit twice'

DSS player Joshua Jansen remains confident about the upcoming promotion playoffs despite the team missing out on the league title to WSV'30. Following a narrow victory against KGB, the Haarlem-based c...

Helma and Jeroen live in a former pub in the Czaar Peter neighborhood: ‘The neighborhood has become gentrified, I miss the rough edges’

Mart Smeets sees how good he is. But: could it be a little less boring?

Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard won the fourteenth stage of the Giro d’Italia, further solidifying his lead in the competition. Commentator Mart Smeets praised Vingegaard's clinical performance but ...

Cold seawater and summer temperatures at Zandvoort beach: "Only danger is the jellyfish"

Large crowds visited the beach in Zandvoort to enjoy warm summer weather despite the sea water temperature being only 13 degrees Celsius. The rescue brigade warned visitors against staying in the wate...

Jesper de Jong stuns Roland Garros: Dutchman defeats former winner Stan Wawrinka (41)

Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong reached the second round of Roland Garros for the third consecutive year after defeating former champion Stan Wawrinka. The 25-year-old secured the victory in four s...