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Hillegom too strong for BOL at home: ‘We cracked the code together’
SV Hillegom secured their third consecutive victory with a 2-1 home win against BOL at Sportpark De Zanderij. The team, led by coach Hans Schakel, continues a successful streak following recent wins a...
Teen arrested after overnight burglary in Hoofddorp thanks to alert neighbor
A 19-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning following a residential burglary on Nienke van Hichtumstraat in Hoofddorp. The arrest was made possible after an alert neighbor reported the incid...
Spaarnestad can put the champagne on ice after poor start against Halley
The women's volleyball team of Spaarnestad faced significant pressure this weekend as the leaders of the first division following a loss in the previous week. Despite a difficult start against Halley,...
Hannie Schaft commemorated in cell 55 of the Koepel: ‘It is remarkable that she kept going’
A new exhibition in cell 55 of the former Koepel prison commemorates Dutch resistance fighter Hannie Schaft by telling the story of her brief imprisonment there. The display highlights her persistence...
SCPB’22 heading for victory over leaders LFC, but match abandoned: ‘Captain called me a clown’
The top-tier match between SCPB’22 and league leaders LFC was abandoned ten minutes before the final whistle while SCPB'22 was leading 1-0. Referee Jensch decided to stop the game and send both team...
Championship match? Telstar already knows how to beat PSV: ‘We cracked their code for a bit back then’
Telstar coach Anthony Correia expresses confidence in defeating PSV again, while local fans are reportedly being offered up to 500 euros to sell their tickets to PSV supporters. The upcoming match cou...
Universities want to cut back on big tech, but switching takes years
Dutch universities are working to decrease their dependency on major American technology companies like Microsoft and Google in favor of European alternatives. While concrete steps are being taken, un...
Defense Ministry to hire over 1,000 for drone units
The Dutch army plans to integrate drone and counter-drone units into all its combat divisions, necessitating the recruitment of 1,000 to 1,200 new personnel. Chief of Defense Onno Eichelsheim announce...
Willemien Ruygrok (1951 - 2025): Resolute with a very soft heart
Willemien Ruygrok, a dedicated advocate who passed away in December 2025, was known for her commitment to human rights. Throughout her life, she worked to advance the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, w...
'I don't know what happened, but we weren't a team anymore.' Rijk Gombault on Haarlem’s painful defeat
Haarlem's rugby team suffered a 26-29 defeat against Oisterwijk Oysters, making their goal of reaching eighth place in the top league unlikely. Despite a late try by Rijk Gombault, the team struggled ...
Have you seen Pip, Coco, or Jessie? These four pets are missing in Haarlem
Four pets, including those named Pip, Coco, and Jessie, were reported missing in Haarlem over the past week. Local residents are being asked to provide any information that could help locate these ani...
IJmond collects 1.5 million DE points for food bank: ‘The involvement is enormous’
Residents in the IJmond region collected 1.5 million Douwe Egberts coffee points during November and December to support local food banks. This initiative was part of the 14th annual collection campai...
'Some shells have been there for a hundred million years. Bizarre, right?' National Shell Counting Day at Wijk aan Zee beach
The fifth National Shell Counting Day took place across beaches in the Netherlands, including a counting event at Wijk aan Zee. Participants were instructed to collect shells randomly within a specifi...
Velsen beat Olympia thanks to a formidable Floris Reurts hat-trick: 'Every now and then you have to show the boys how it’s done'
Floris Reurts scored a hattrick to lead Velsen to a dominant 0-3 victory over Olympia Haarlem. The away win provides redemption for Velsen, who had lost their previous home match against the same oppo...
Demolition in Kruisstraat: Jan Sikkes and Bristol rapidly dismantled
The former premises of the Jan Sikkes fabric store and Bristol discounter on Kruisstraat are being rapidly dismantled, with only the ground floor of the building set to remain. This demolition marks a...
Police seize more than 3 tons of cocaine, eight arrested
Dutch police seized 3,223 kilograms of cocaine and arrested eight suspects following a discovery on Friday. A portion of the drugs was found in a van near Papendrecht, while the majority was hidden in...
Anti-racism demonstration warns of new fascism: 'What was written in 1939 still applies today'
Thousands of people gathered in Amsterdam on Saturday for a demonstration against racism and discrimination. The protest primarily focused on warning against the rise of fascism, drawing parallels to ...
Haarlem security company challenges lost Bollenstreek contract: ‘Tender for guarding reception centers was unfair’
Haarlem-based security firm Alpha Security BV has initiated a summary proceeding against the work organization HLT Samen over a lost contract for guarding reception centers in the Bollenstreek. The co...
Gen Zer lives like it’s 20 years ago: Without a high-tech smartphone, with a classic Nokia. 'I now realize how nice touchscreens and WhatsApp are'
A Gen-Z reporter spent a week using a classic Nokia phone instead of a smartphone to see if it would reduce internet addiction and improve focus. The experiment highlighted the difficulties of navigat...
Believers made way for wrestling champions in former De Zaaier church
The former Catholic church 'De Zaaier' on Amsterdam's Keizersgracht has undergone several transformations since its construction in 1837, transitioning from a place of worship to a warehouse and a wre...
Oil companies also fighting for scarce oil and gas
Oil companies like Shell are facing intense competition to secure scarce oil and gas supplies. Industry leaders highlight that they are currently navigating significant logistical challenges to ensure...
Driver freed after almost two hours following single-vehicle crash in Southeast
A driver was hospitalized after being trapped for nearly two hours following a single-vehicle accident on the Abcouderstraatweg in Amsterdam-Zuidoost early Wednesday morning. Firefighters performed a ...
Musical chairs: Seven candidates join Velsen council thanks to preference votes
Seven candidates from five different parties have secured seats in the Velsen municipal council through preference votes. Despite their low positions on the party lists, these candidates received enou...
Can old Anglicisms still be translated? Manager, camping, scooter... Try it!
The author reflects on how an algorithm recently resurfaced a letter they wrote in 1993 for the Dutch linguistics magazine Onze Taal regarding the translation of anglicisms. The piece notes the unexpe...
Tess (21) from Castricum recovering from sepsis: 'I have hope again'
Tess, a 21-year-old from Castricum, is recovering from Post-Sepsis Syndrome following an intensive treatment program in Australia funded by crowdfunding. After returning to the Netherlands, her recove...
Demolition most likely scenario for part of troubled Zandvoort-Noord flats: ‘But only in five years’
Approximately 124 apartments on Lorentzstraat in Zandvoort-Noord are likely to be demolished in about five years due to long-standing issues with concrete rot. While other parts of the housing complex...
Criticism hits Maan harder than she’d like: 'Feels like I’m in a corner'
Singer Maan shared during an interview on the program De Geknipte Gast that negative feedback regarding her shift toward a more experimental musical style has been difficult to handle. She admitted th...
Candid Tallon Griekspoor abandons plan to leave the Netherlands and laughs at father’s 'golden tip': ‘He’s right’
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor has decided against moving abroad and remains optimistic about his current form despite a recent injury withdrawal in Dubai. He expressed confidence for the rest ...
The Greenhouse | The battery revolution is coming and cannot start soon enough
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the rapid rise of large-scale battery storage systems and their upcoming impact on the energy infrastructure. This shift is expected to significantly transform ...
Jan (78) dies while snorkeling on holiday in Egypt
78-year-old Jan Lenderink passed away from heart failure while snorkeling in the Red Sea during a vacation in Egypt with his partner and her family. His sudden death has turned the holiday into a trag...