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Sport IJmond Noord inspires clubs at Beverwijk Club Night: How to grow club spirit? ‘Social bonding is essential’
Sport IJmond Noord hosted a "Club Night" at the DEM football club in Beverwijk to discuss strategies for strengthening club spirit and social bonding among members. The event, titled "Growing with clu...
Usefulness of daylight saving time is unclear, but it makes you happier
Daylight saving time will begin this coming weekend, requiring clocks to be moved forward by one hour. This change means the workday starts earlier, providing more evening daylight despite ongoing deb...
Sef believes Gaza comments led to Liberation Day rejection
Dutch rapper Sef believes he was not chosen as an Ambassador of Freedom for Liberation Day due to his public statements regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza. He expressed this view in the docu...
Fien Vermeulen quits as Qmusic newsreader after more than ten years
Fien Vermeulen has announced her departure from the radio station Qmusic after serving as a newsreader for over ten years. In an Instagram post, she expressed her gratitude for her time at the station...
Every employee is the boss at the Netherlands' largest camping store: ‘Everyone does what they want’
Obelink, the largest camping store in the Netherlands, operates using a unique management model that eliminates traditional managers and gives employees full responsibility for their own tasks. Direct...
Global trade grew surprisingly under Trump's import tariffs
Global trade grew unexpectedly over the past year despite uncertainties surrounding U.S. import tariffs, according to the CPB Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis. While most regions saw an increase, e...
All Velsen households to receive new voucher next week
Starting next week, every household in the municipality of Velsen will receive a five-euro voucher to support local neighborhood initiatives. This program, now in its third year, encourages residents ...
De Haven van Zandvoort to reopen soon following parent company bankruptcy
Beach pavilion De Haven van Zandvoort is set to reopen under new operator Wim Brugman after being closed since late last year. The pavilion's closure followed financial difficulties and the eventual b...
Van Weel aims to bridge trust gap with police officers
Justice Minister David van Weel acknowledged a trust gap between police officers and leadership during a parliamentary debate, pledging to work on bridging the divide. While political parties JA21 and...
More people to the polls in K-buurt Zuidoost, but turnout still 'far too low'
Voter turnout in Amsterdam's K-buurt neighborhood rose to 27.8% during the municipal elections, a significant increase attributed to local community mobilization efforts. Despite this progress, expert...
More people at the polls in K-buurt Zuidoost, but turnout still 'far too low'
Voter turnout in the K-buurt neighborhood of Amsterdam-Zuidoost rose to 27.8% during recent municipal elections, an improvement attributed to local community mobilization efforts. Despite this increas...
Our opening hours during Easter and Pentecost
The City of Haarlem has announced adjusted opening hours for the 2026 spring public holidays, with municipal offices closed on dates such as Easter Monday, King's Day, and Pentecost. While offices are...
Fines issued for ignoring cordon after ATM robbery in Badhoevedorp
Police issued fines to nine individuals who ignored security cordons following an ATM bombing in Badhoevedorp on Friday morning. Two suspects from Amsterdam were arrested shortly after the incident, a...
Court sentences Hasna A. to 9 years for slavery in Syria
An appeals court has sentenced 34-year-old Hasna A. to nine years in prison for crimes including slavery committed while she was in Syria. The ruling follows an appeal process where the Public Prosecu...
PSV slayer Patrick Brouwer key in Telstar’s relegation battle: ‘Not nervous if we play like this’
Telstar attacking midfielder Patrick Brouwer played a key role in his team's 3-1 victory over league leaders PSV, scoring a goal to help secure vital points. This win is significant for the Velsen-Zui...
Council of State also rules: asylum waiting period could not be extended
The Dutch Council of State has ruled that the 2022 decision to extend the processing period for asylum applications from six to fifteen months was unlawful. This ruling follows a similar judgment by t...
District wants to make street in front of OLVG car-free
The Amsterdam-Oost district is planning to make Oosterpark street and its intersection with Beukenweg car-free to improve safety and accessibility near the OLVG hospital. Scheduled for 2028, the proje...
Council of State: Education Ministry must still pay personnel costs to 222 school boards
The Dutch Council of State has ruled that State Secretary Judith Tielen must pay 222 primary school boards approximately 250 million euros in overdue personnel costs. This decision confirms a previous...
Calls to curb price hikes grow louder, but cabinet action remains pending
Members of the Dutch House of Representatives are urging the cabinet to take action against rising fuel prices exacerbated by the conflict in the Middle East. Despite growing pressure from political p...
IJmond municipalities join forces: 18 million euros for vulnerable neighborhoods
The municipalities of Beverwijk, Velsen, and Heemskerk are joining forces in a project called "Sterk IJmond" to tackle persistent issues in dozens of vulnerable neighborhoods. Supported by an 18 milli...
Debora and Alyssa face headwinds with Duinwijck but opt for a bold tactic in the golden game: ‘Hit everything over the net as hard as possible’
BC Duinwijck secured their 29th Dutch national badminton title in a thrilling final against their opponents in Den Bosch. The victory was decided in a "golden game" where players Debora Jille and Alys...
Cycling past forgotten stories of the Spaarne City: ‘North used to be the ghetto of Haarlem for us’
Cultural historian Karen Schenk is organizing cycling tours this spring to showcase lesser-known heritage and history in Haarlem. The tours focus on areas outside the city center, beginning with forgo...
Grumbling and taking action: Evert (82) tackles neglect in IJmuiden with a shovel and a mini protest sign
Evert Spaans, an 82-year-old resident of IJmuiden, is personally tackling weed overgrowth in his neighborhood to protest what he calls the area's deterioration. Although he criticizes the municipality...
Pathé organizes special screenings of I Swear for people with Tourette's
Pathé is organizing special preview screenings of the film 'I Swear' this Sunday in five cinemas, specifically designed for individuals with Tourette syndrome. The movie, based on a true story, follo...
JA21 and BBB demand minister dismiss police leadership
The Dutch political parties JA21 and BBB have demanded that the Minister dismiss the national police leadership. This call follows controversies regarding the leadership's communication with officers ...
Heemstede butcher's salt beef earns top marks in national trade competition
Slagerij Van der Geest from Heemstede received top honors for its cured beef and ossenworst at a national trade competition for regional products. The jury awarded the butchery maximum scores, recogni...
The quarterpipe holds no more secrets for Deza: ‘You learn it through trial and error’
Eleven-year-old Deza is mastering new skateboarding techniques, such as dropping in on a quarterpipe, at a skatepark in Haarlem. She describes the learning process as one of trial and error, emphasizi...
78 municipal notices on demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 78 permit applications last week, with 76 focused on projects within Haarlem and one in Spaarndam. These applications mainly concern demolition and tree felling a...
Luciano branch in Zandvoort closes after five years. ‘Luckily I still visit Overveen often enough’
The Luciano ice cream parlor in Zandvoort is closing after five years of operation. Owner Barbara Molenaar announced the closure to focus entirely on the brand's location in nearby Overveen.
Out with the old: Scouting Brigitta welcomes your junk
Scouting Brigitta in Haarlem-Noord is inviting residents to donate their unused household items and clutter. The organization plans to repurpose or sell these donations to support their scouting activ...