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Bloemendaal men come out on top while women's team suffers heavy defeat in Utrecht
The Bloemendaal men's field hockey team secured a 5-3 victory over Kampong in Utrecht, maintaining their position in the play-off race with their ninth win of the season. In contrast, the Bloemendaal ...
Blow for theaters: Intermission beer and wine subject to high VAT rate
The Dutch Supreme Court has ruled that theaters must pay the standard high VAT rate on alcoholic beverages served during intermissions rather than the lower rate. This decision affects all theaters th...
HBC wins with an hour of good football and help from the crossbar
HBC secured a home victory against SJC after a strong performance during the first hour of play. Despite a late surge from the visitors, manager Jasper Ketting's side held on to claim the full three p...
Grannies of Amsterdam gets third season
The reality series De Grannies van Amsterdam has been renewed for a third season, which is scheduled to premiere on NPO Start later this year. Cast members Joanita, Tonneke, Mug, and Lorraine announce...
Reigers settle for draw in derby against HBS. 'The men know each other inside out'
The regional derby between field hockey clubs Reigers and HBS ended in a high-scoring 4-4 draw. Both teams saw little movement in the league standings following the result.
Injury to Ajax defender Tomiyasu not as bad as feared
Ajax defender Takehiro Tomiyasu's injury sustained during the match against Feyenoord is less severe than initially feared. Manager Óscar García expects Tomiyasu to be available for the Japanese nat...
Najib Amhali filming at jeweler in IJmuiden: ‘A bit of a stir every now and then is nice’
Actor and comedian Najib Amhali was in IJmuiden on Sunday to film scenes for an upcoming cinema movie at Juwelier Ris. The production at the Marktplein drew significant attention, providing a lively c...
LIVE Eredivisie | Ricardo Pepi fails to put PSV ahead, Telstar captain keeps his team in the game
PSV is facing Telstar in an Eredivisie match, looking to avenge a previous loss against the team earlier this year. While PSV's Ricardo Pepi missed an opportunity to take the lead, Telstar's captain h...
Feyenoord and Ajax draw in De Kuip
Feyenoord and Ajax played to a 1-1 draw during their match at the De Kuip stadium. The game ended without a winner as both teams managed to score one goal each.
Feyenoord maintain five-point lead over Ajax after late penalty in lackluster Klassieker
The 201st edition of the Klassieker between Ajax and Feyenoord ended in a 1-1 draw. This result allows Feyenoord to maintain a five-point lead over Ajax in the league standings.
HBS women not dangerous enough against Leonidas. 'It’s a bitter way for it to go, with the penalty stroke against us'
The HBS women's hockey team drew 2-2 against Leonidas after leading twice during an away match. Coach Wiegert de Regt noted that the team lacked the clinical edge and aggression needed to secure a thi...
Telstar with Hetli instead of Thorisson against PSV. Icelander injured for clash against Eindhoven side
Telstar will feature Soufiane Hetli in attack for Sunday's match against PSV, as he replaces the injured Nokkvi Thorisson. Manager Anthony Correia will also be without midfielders Nils Rossen and Joch...
LIVE Eredivisie | Moder equalizes for Feyenoord against Ajax from penalty after clumsy Fitz-Jim foul
Feyenoord and Ajax are currently tied 1-1 during the final stages of their Eredivisie match at De Kuip. Jakub Moder scored the equalizer for Feyenoord from a penalty kick following a foul by Ajax play...
ESPN apologizes after showing commercial break during Feyenoord-Ajax
Sports broadcaster ESPN has apologized for airing an accidental commercial break during the high-profile Eredivisie match between Feyenoord and Ajax. The network stated that the incident was the resul...
Childcare 'discount' not yet enticing parents to work
The Dutch government is significantly increasing childcare subsidies ahead of a transition to nearly free childcare in 2029. Despite expectations that these financial incentives would encourage parent...
Large meningococcal outbreak in England no reason for panic in the Netherlands
A meningococcal outbreak in the United Kingdom has caused concern after the deaths of two young people, leading to long queues for vaccinations. Experts state there is currently no reason for panic in...
LIVE Eredivisie | Second half underway at De Kuip, Ueda heads just wide
The second half of the Dutch Eredivisie match between Feyenoord and Ajax, known as 'De Klassieker,' is underway at the Kuip stadium. The first half remained relatively quiet with few scoring opportuni...
LIVE Eredivisie | Steur puts Ajax ahead in De Klassieker at De Kuip, Sterling replaced by Sauer
During the second half of the Eredivisie match known as 'De Klassieker,' 18-year-old talent Sean Steur scored to give Ajax a 1-0 lead at De Kuip. The match continues as Ajax maintains their advantage ...
Mega MRI scanner to become world's most powerful and detect diseases like dementia much earlier
The world's strongest MRI scanner, featuring a 14 Tesla magnet, is being built in Nijmegen as a joint project between Dutch academic hospitals and universities. This advanced technology aims to detect...
Hundreds protest in central Amsterdam against war in Iran
Between 200 and 300 people gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam on Sunday to protest against the ongoing conflict in Iran. The demonstration was organized by the International Foundation for Iranian Wo...
Police receive about ten tips on shooting of Iranian
Dutch police have received approximately ten tips regarding the investigation into the shooting of a police employee of Iranian origin in Schoonhoven. A spokesperson confirmed the tips on Sunday but d...
Two traffic accidents in quick succession on Amsterdamseweg in Velsen-Zuid
Two separate traffic accidents occurred shortly after each other on the Amsterdamseweg in Velsen-Zuid on Sunday. Each of the incidents involved two vehicles.
Hated fences around plants in Heemskerk town center to remain: 'Give greenery a chance to grow'
Unpopular fences around new greenery in the center of Heemskerk will remain in place longer than planned to allow the plants more time to grow. Local authorities decided to keep the barriers because t...
Parkwijk pioneers look back: from flowers to hot tubs at Beatrixplein
Koos and Hannah Sijm reflect on their history as pioneering business owners at the Beatrixplein shopping center in Haarlem-Oost. The couple opened their flower shop, Floriade, in 1960 within the then-...
LIVE Eredivisie | Feyenoord nearly take the lead after ten minutes, Mokio heads ball off the line
The 201st edition of the Klassieker between Feyenoord and Ajax has begun in the Dutch Eredivisie. Following a festive send-off for the Ajax team bus, the match saw an early scoring attempt by Feyenoor...
Special find in construction skip leads to exhibition on wartime Jewish students
History teacher Cees Koole discovered WWII-era school records in a construction container at Amsterdam's Spinoza Lyceum, detailing the forced departure of 39 Jewish students. His research into their f...
Ajax women return to top three after victory at NAC Breda
The Ajax women's football team has returned to the top three of the Eredivisie following a 3-2 victory over NAC Breda. The Amsterdam-based club secured the win during a catch-up match held in Etten-Le...
Strong blocking leads Spaarnestad to victory over Jokers, securing safety. 'Great to be able to finish the season calmly'
Haarlem-based volleyball team Spaarnestad secured their safety for the remainder of the season with a 4-0 victory over Jokers. This win served as revenge for a previous defeat in Maastricht and allows...
LIVE Eredivisie | Kalou, Guidetti and Bijlow support Feyenoord in Klassieker, Weghorst starts as striker for Ajax
Former Feyenoord players Justin Bijlow, Bonaventure Kalou, and John Guidetti are attending 'De Klassieker' at De Kuip to support their team against rivals Ajax. Ajax fans cheered their team's bus on t...
Ajax start Weghorst for away match against Feyenoord
Wout Weghorst will start as the striker for Ajax in their away match against Feyenoord after returning from a suspension. He was selected for the starting lineup over Kasper Dolberg for the game sched...