Dutch goalkeeper André Krul has achieved a career milestone by making his professional debut in Brazil. Following the match, Krul reflected on his journey and considered whether he might be close to a record for playing in the most different countries.
This article explores the rich jazz history of Amsterdam's Vijzelstraat, which served as a central hub for the genre during the 1930s. Historians and musicians reflect on the international artists and diverse subcultures that defined the era while noting the challenges posed by the city's conservative policies at the time.
The article challenges the traditional view of dyslexia as a learning disability, suggesting it should be viewed as a talent rather than just a struggle with reading and writing. It notes that online definitions typically focus solely on the obstacles students face in academic settings.
Gull researcher Fred Cottaar reports that the breeding season has begun at the Forteiland colony near IJmuiden. He observes that nesting Egyptian geese face a high risk, as their chicks are likely to be preyed upon by the opportunistic gull population.
Guusje Broekhof is renovating her family's century-old butcher shop in Haarlem's Kruisstraat to transform it into a modern deli. The project aims to modernize the business to meet current retail demands while preserving the historical memories embedded in the building's original structure.
Spar Schot in Wijk aan Zee, managed by Vera Siersema and Michael Schot, has been named the most customer-friendly supermarket in the Netherlands. The owners expressed surprise at receiving the national title just one year after opening their store near the beach.