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Dorien visits natural burial inspiration evening at Onderlangs in Castricum: ‘I’m looking for a spot in the sun’

Dorien attended an information evening about natural burials at the Onderlangs cemetery in Castricum to learn about eco-friendly end-of-life options. The event allowed visitors to explore the grounds and gather information, with Dorien expressing her interest in selecting a sunny final resting place. The session provided a space for participants to reflect on their future burial preferences.

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Dionne Stax's mother passes away: 'Still can't grasp it'

Dutch television presenter Dionne Stax announced on Friday that her mother has passed away. In an Instagram post, the 41-year-old described her mother as her pillar of support and expressed that she is still struggling to process the loss.

Paris Saint-Germain has become the standard in football, but Ronald Koeman has learned little from it, says Henk Spaan

Columnist Henk Spaan provides his weekly ratings for various football figures, including Netherlands national team coach Ronald Koeman. The piece also evaluates FIFA President Gianni Infantino and former Ajax player Edson Álvarez.

Whether to let children watch late-night World Cup matches: 'My dad says yes, my mom says no'

Dutch parents are facing a dilemma over whether to let their children stay up late or wake up at night to watch the national football team's World Cup matches in the United States. The time difference has sparked debates within many households, with parents often disagreeing on whether the sporting event justifies the disruption to children's sleep schedules.

Green light for six extra caravans at De Elzenhof, four additional pitches uncertain due to endangered species. ‘But we want to push ahead as a council’

Heemskerk's local government has approved the addition of six new trailer pitches at De Elzenhof, a project developed in collaboration with residents. While these spots are confirmed, four additional pitches are currently uncertain due to the presence of endangered species. The college remains committed to proceeding with the expansion despite these environmental concerns.

Sex with animals, an XTC shop: political youth are quite wild

The article explores the formalization of the PRO party and its potential to signal a new era for Jesse Klaver’s political movement. It also touches upon the provocative and unconventional policy ideas being discussed by Dutch political youth organizations.