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The Ringpark route is coming: Share your ideas for a new walking route around IJmuiden

A new five-kilometer walking path called the Ringparkroute is being developed around IJmuiden. While the route is already physically present, local residents are being encouraged to share their ideas ...

New center for domestic violence and child abuse: "Truly important"

A new center for domestic violence and child abuse called Filomena has opened in Amsterdam West to provide specialized support for victims, families, and perpetrators. The facility, which is co-locate...

Marta and Kim of circus dance company still still on letting go and trust: ‘You have to know you won’t fall’

Local lead candidates see decline in municipal council quality

Local lead candidates in the Netherlands expressed concern over the declining quality of municipal councils during a debate in Nieuwspoort. Richard de Mos of Hart voor Den Haag suggested that low comp...

Yolanthe reality series gets second season on Netflix

Netflix has announced that the reality series about Yolanthe Cabau will return for a second season. Production for the new episodes has already begun.

All voting passes should have been delivered by now

Amsterdam residents who have not received or have lost their voting passes for the March 18 municipal elections can now apply for a replacement. Requests must be submitted by March 13 via the municipa...

All polling cards should have been delivered by now

Amsterdam residents who have not received their voting passes for the upcoming municipal elections on March 18th can now request replacements from the municipality. Applications for a new pass must be...

Mahla (45) from Haarlem screams with joy hearing Khamenei is dead: 'But celebrating feels too early'

Mahla Cacaee, a Haarlem resident who lived for years under Iran's oppressive regime, expressed joy following news that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli and American attac...

Kéri (24) has endometriosis: ‘Hearing the pain wasn’t all in my head was a relief’

Approximately 430,000 women in the Netherlands suffer from endometriosis, a chronic condition causing severe pain and potential fertility issues. Kéri Coenraads shared her experience of receiving a d...

Jan (64) and Maudy (60) close their pub: ‘We worked through the night on New Year's and Boxing Day, always together’

After 37 years of operation, Jan and Maudy are closing their iconic bar, Café ’t Centrum, in IJmuiden. The establishment, which locals consider a piece of cultural heritage, has been sold to a new ...

Fire in Overveen dunes, road closed

A fire broke out in the dunes along Zeeweg in Overveen on Monday evening, prompting a large response from the fire department. The road was closed to traffic while emergency services worked to extingu...

Photo exhibition ‘On the Way: The Journey of Refugees’ reveals raw stories behind refugee lives. What remains when you lose everything?

The photo exhibition 'Onderweg' presents the personal stories and journeys of refugees to emphasize the human lives behind the migration crisis. Project leader Clemy de Rooy and volunteer Esther Duine...

Cabinet will not draft retirement age legislation for now

The Dutch cabinet has decided to temporarily halt the development of legislation intended to accelerate the increase of the retirement age. This decision follows a meeting with labor unions FNV, CNV, ...

Wu-Tang rappers back in Amsterdam: "What was that one coffeeshop called, De Dampkring?"

Wu-Tang Clan members Ghostface Killah and Street Life held a signing session at the Concerto record store in Amsterdam ahead of their performance at the Ziggo Dome. During the visit, the rappers share...

Wu-Tang rappers are back in Amsterdam: "What was that one coffeeshop called, De Dampkring?"

Members of the Wu-Tang Clan, including Ghostface Killah and Street Life, held a signing session at the Concerto record store in Amsterdam ahead of their concert at the Ziggo Dome. The rappers met with...

Passive, sloppy and Mika Godts as Amin Younes: was PEC away really Ajax's worst game this season?

Ajax's scoreless draw against PEC Zwolle has been criticized by fans as one of the team's worst performances of the season. Supporters expressed their frustration with the lackluster play during the m...

BMW recalls thousands more cars in the Netherlands due to fire risk

BMW is recalling 4,233 vehicles in the Netherlands, specifically 5-series and 7-series models, due to a potential fire risk. This Dutch recall is part of a larger global action involving hundreds of t...

Lawyers allowed to bring laptops and phones to prisons again

Lawyers in the Netherlands will be allowed to bring laptops and mobile phones when visiting clients in prison starting after the summer. This policy change follows a successful consultation between th...

Unions threaten action, state pension pause insufficient

Dutch labor unions are threatening industrial action as the government continues with plans for state pension changes and social security cuts. After a meeting at the Catshuis, union representatives s...

Ajax beat NAC Breda in friendly match

Ajax defeated NAC Breda 5-2 in a friendly football match held at sportpark De Toekomst in Amsterdam. The goals for Ajax were scored by Don-Angelo Konadu, Steven Berghuis, Don O'Niel, and Jinairo Johns...

Province tackles suffocating red tape for sports clubs

The province of Noord-Holland is taking action to reduce regulatory pressure on sports clubs and promote exercise among its residents. While the national government and municipalities hold primary res...

Information meeting at Villa Flora about plans for Hillegom's Jozefkerk

An information meeting regarding the future plans for the Jozefkerk in Hillegom will take place at Villa Flora on Wednesday, March 4th. The event is open to the public and aims to provide updates on t...

Coffee with Paul de Jong (Liberal Collective Amsterdam): Individual freedom is highly valued

Paul de Jong, leader of the Liberaal Collectief Amsterdam, outlines his party's goals for the upcoming municipal elections, which include building 7,500 new homes annually and professionalizing the ro...

Saloome lives between joy and fear: Iranian refugee from Velsen-Noord knows nothing of family's fate

Saloome Sheykhnia and her family, Iranian refugees living in Velsen-Noord, are experiencing mixed emotions following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei after 37 years of rule. While they celebrate the en...

Farewell to the warm heart of Overveen: Ineke Janssen leaves as owner of Primera after nineteen years

Ineke Janssen is stepping down as the owner of the Primera store in Overveen after nineteen years of service. The shop has been a central part of the local community, serving as a hub for residents du...

Netherlands in talks with France on nuclear weapons cooperation

The Dutch government has accepted an invitation from France to discuss closer cooperation regarding nuclear weapons. Ministers Dilan Yeşilgöz and Tom Berendsen informed the House of Representatives ...

Approval for major takeover: ABN AMRO cleared to acquire NIBC for nearly a billion

ABN AMRO has received official approval to acquire NIBC for approximately one billion euros. The transaction marks the largest acquisition within the banking sector in several years.

Jetten faces 'hot' spring: unions remain combative after Catshuis talks

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten faces ongoing opposition from labor unions following a meeting at the Catshuis regarding state pension (AOW) plans. Despite a positive introductory discussion, the cabi...

In ‘The Imposter’, Orkater dives into the world of a celebrated director facing accusations

Asian comfort food: Labo Chao brings new flavors to Haarlem

Labo Chao, a new Pan-Asian eatery owned by Xiaodong Yeh, has opened in the former location of Bistrobar Indonesia in Haarlem. The menu features diverse Asian flavors with significant Chinese influence...