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Britt van den Dobbelsteen hero for Olympiacos Piraeus in Champions League final

Dutch goalkeeper Britt van den Dobbelsteen led Olympiacos Piraeus to a Champions League title by saving three consecutive penalties in a shootout. The 23-year-old, who entered the game specifically fo...

Prince Harry travels to UK without family due to security concerns

Prince Harry will travel to the United Kingdom next month without his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children. The decision for the family to stay home is reportedly due to ongoing security concer...

Scoring points and earning certificates: Velsen clubs put their best foot forward at Sports and Culture Market

The Sport and Culture Market was held at Stadspark IJmuiden on Saturday, where local clubs from Velsen showcased their various activities. Visitors participated in workshops and sports demonstrations ...

New language requirement primarily meant to look strict

The Dutch national government is proposing a revised language requirement for welfare recipients that aims to balance political demands for stricter rules with practical concerns from municipalities. ...

42 hours after the Osdorp explosion, Patricia (45) is home again: ‘When I try to sleep, I see those people lying on the ground again’

Tatjana Almuli: 'I started knitting on my therapist's advice'

Author Tatjana Almuli discusses her mental and physical health in an interview for the magazine Mezza. She expresses pride in her body's resilience after facing the emotional and physical impacts of m...

Milieudefensie leadership kept silent for years before telling Donald Pols to reveal far-right past himself

Members of the Dutch environmental organization Milieudefensie expressed anger and disappointment during a general meeting regarding the revealed far-right past of former director Donald Pols. While t...

The Orange Shirt is a hefty coffee table book for fans of the Dutch national team

Two women Yanaika deeply admires die in a single week

Dutch author Yanaika reflects on the deaths of two women she deeply admired, including the recent passing of former Dutch Poet Laureate Lieke Marsman. The article highlights the personal impact of the...

Trump: Iran deal signing on schedule for Sunday

President Donald Trump announced that a deal between the United States and Iran is scheduled to be signed this coming Sunday. He stated that the agreement would result in the immediate reopening of th...

Wandering among the imposing scaffolding of a monumental ruin: 'Look, the century-old neighbor in East is rising again'

A small-scale tour was held through the scaffolding of the former Haarlem Energy Company's administrative office during the Day of Architecture. The monumental ruin, which is over a century old, is cu...

Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after controversial name change

Construction workers removed Donald Trump's name from the facade of the Kennedy Center in Washington on Saturday morning. The removal occurred following a court-ordered deadline to strip the former pr...

Nanette’s zoon werd op zijn tiende verkracht: ‘Bij iedere man die ik tegenkwam, dacht ik: is dat hem?’

Annette Smit shares the personal story of her son Nathan, who was sexually abused at the age of ten, as part of the "De moeder van" series. The interview highlights the long-term emotional impact on t...

Bent steel, loose bricks and charred roofing material. Daniël (23) watched as his business in Zwaanshoek went up in flames: 'I've lost everything'

A devastating fire in Zwaanshoek has completely destroyed De Droog Automotive, a car garage business owned by 23-year-old Daniël de Droog from Haarlem. A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to he...

Youth worker Frank shares something positive about Heemskerk's troubled skate park: 'A shame if it becomes a deserted corner'

Youth worker Frank Smit acknowledges current unrest surrounding a new skate park in Heemskerk but emphasizes the facility's positive impact and high usage. He warns that the area risks becoming desert...

Chris (80) prefers painting the maritime world and enjoying a coffee at the harbor. 'I used to see those men on that bench. Now I sit there'

Eighty-year-old Chris van Drunen creates realistic maritime paintings, a hobby inspired by his former career that began during a family vacation. He enjoys spending time at the harbor, where he captur...

Freek in documentary: 'Doing everything I can to feel mentally and physically in top shape'

Freek from the musical duo Suzan & Freek discusses maintaining his mental and physical health despite an incurable illness in the documentary Suzan & Freek: We Vieren Het Leven. The film follows the d...

Trendy Dutch warm-up shirt sells out in an hour: 'You just want to look flex'

Orange warm-up shirts designed by the Amsterdam-based clothing brand Patta sold out within an hour of their release on Friday afternoon. Co-founder Guillaume Schmidt spoke about the high demand and po...

Netherlands train with Verbruggen and fit squad for World Cup clash with Japan

The Netherlands national football team has completed its final training session ahead of their World Cup opening match against Japan this Sunday. Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen returned to full training a...

All doors opened for Dave (14) during 1994 World Cup: Unforgettable trip with his parents

Fourteen-year-old Dave Nugter, who uses a wheelchair due to a muscle disease, traveled to the 1994 World Cup in the United States for an unforgettable journey with his parents. The family found that m...