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Look back: Highlights of the Special Olympics

Look back: Highlights of the Special Olympics

Over 2,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities participated in the Special Olympics held in the Noord-Holland region this past weekend. Local broadcaster NH provided extensive coverage of the event and released a video report featuring the tournament's highlights.

With herring and pickles to the 1994 World Cup in America. 'We were a curiosity there'

With herring and pickles to the 1994 World Cup in America. 'We were a curiosity there'

Jaap and Nancy Hoogland traveled to Orlando for the 1994 World Cup, bringing two herring carts and 7,000 fish to serve Dutch fans. They became a popular attraction among American food vendors, with many Dutch visitors stopping to take photographs with them.

Third suspect arrested in investigation into potential attack on Heemstede synagogue

Third suspect arrested in investigation into potential attack on Heemstede synagogue

Police in North Holland arrested a third suspect on June 9, 2026, in connection with a planned explosion at a synagogue in Heemstede. The authorities state that the attack, originally intended for March 20, was prevented by timely police intervention.

It was a beautiful royal unveiling at the time. But why are you there, Frans Hals, and not on the square named after you?

It was a beautiful royal unveiling at the time. But why are you there, Frans Hals, and not on the square named after you?

The article investigates why the statue of Frans Hals in Haarlem is located in Florapark rather than on Frans Halsplein. It references the monument's royal unveiling on June 14, 1900, while drawing comparisons to Rembrandt’s statue on the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam.

Saskia Belleman moves to Pauw & De Wit after end of RTL Tonight

Saskia Belleman moves to Pauw & De Wit after end of RTL Tonight

Court reporter Saskia Belleman is transitioning to the talk show Pauw & De Wit following the conclusion of RTL Tonight. A spokesperson for BNNVARA confirmed the move after initial reports by media expert Tina Nijkamp.