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Picking tulips at the Grote Markt, the mystery of Zuiderstraat, and more news from the past week
Recent news from Haarlem includes tulip picking at the Grote Markt and stories about local residents who moved abroad. The update also features a call for readers to share blossom photos and highlight...
Car on its side after crashing into tree in Cruquius, driver taken to hospital
A driver was injured late Saturday night after crashing into a tree on Oude Kruisweg in Cruquius. The collision caused the vehicle to flip onto its side, and the driver was subsequently transported to...
Wild nature and floral splendor in Anna Paulowna
The newspaper supplement AlleTijd features a 2.9-kilometer walking route through the nature and floral landscapes of Anna Paulowna. This weekly series provides readers with curated routes through city...
Eating whiting to the delight of shrimp fishermen
Columnist Wouter Klootwijk discusses the benefits of eating whiting for shrimp fishermen and the seafood industry. He encourages readers to visit a fish auction to learn more about the sources of thei...
No more ‘pizza’ this season for Ronald Koeman (30), who excels weekly at Telstar: ‘Need a bit of luck against PSV’
Telstar goalkeeper Ronald Koeman has maintained his strong form in the Eredivisie this season after helping his team through last year's play-offs. Ahead of a match against PSV, Koeman reflects on his...
Adriaan van Dis writes book about late lover shared with another: Capturing love and loss in language
Dutch author Adriaan van Dis has released his new novel "Alles voor de reis," which serves as an ode to his late lover. The book explores their 38-year relationship and publicly addresses details of a...
'It’s like a racetrack here': Heemskerk residents have been demanding action against speeders for years
Residents of the Tolweg in Heemskerk are demanding stricter measures against speeding, as they feel the municipality has downplayed the issue for years. The action committee is now appealing to the ci...
The unprecedented breakthrough of 0.0: how the Dutch slowly but surely switched to alcohol-free beer
Alcohol-free beer has transformed from a ridiculed product into a significant commercial success within the Dutch beer market. Major brewers now see non-alcoholic options as a key growth opportunity a...
LIVE Eredivisie | Will Ajax continue good form in De Klassieker against Feyenoord? Robin van Persie hopes not
Ajax seeks to continue its winning streak in the Eredivisie 'Klassieker' match against Feyenoord. Feyenoord coach Robin van Persie aims for a victory as the high-stakes game kicks off at 14:30.
LIVE Eredivisie | Championship party in Velsen-Zuid: Will PSV manage to beat Telstar this time?
PSV faces Telstar in Velsen-Zuid with the league championship at stake if results go their way. The league leaders are looking to overcome a side that has already beaten them once this season. The mat...
Jolted Royal HFC firmer in mid-table after win over AFC: 'I hammered on discipline at halftime'
Koninklijke HFC secured a victory against AFC, strengthening their position in the middle of the league standings. The win followed a previous collapse against Kozakken Boys, with the coach emphasizin...
Hoofddorp recovers well after two defeats with 5-1 win over Ter Leede; 'I would have liked to score against my old team'
Hoofddorp secured a convincing 5-1 victory against Ter Leede, rebounding from two consecutive losses. The win helps ensure the team maintains momentum and avoids a poor finish to their season.
Major traffic jam on A9 near Zwanenburg after accident
A major traffic jam occurred on the A9 highway near Zwanenburg on Saturday evening due to an accident. Four ambulances were dispatched to the scene to assist those involved, though the exact cause of ...
Tigers in deeper trouble after second loss, title hopes hanging by a thread
The Amsterdam Tigers face a critical situation in the ice hockey national championship finals after losing their second consecutive game to the Nijmegen Devils. Following a 2-5 defeat at home, the Tig...
Crisis secretly suits Jetten quite well
The Dutch cabinet expects to gain support for unpopular budget cuts in healthcare and unemployment benefits despite current opposition. The shift in political leverage is attributed to the expanding w...
Linda Wagenmakers lost 8 kilos on Expeditie Robinson: ‘You don’t need much to survive’
Dutch singer and actress Linda Wagenmakers reflects on her experience in the reality show Expeditie Robinson, where she lost eight kilograms and learned about survival. In a personal interview, she al...
Mayor Jos Wienen welds anchor chain to establish Floating Heritage Kon-Tiki: ‘It symbolizes the link to the future’
Mayor Jos Wienen officially established the Varend Erfgoed Kon-Tiki (VEK) on Saturday at scouting Kon-Tiki in Haarlem by welding an anchor chain. The event, attended by many, symbolizes a link to the ...
Tens of thousands attend Cruyff documentary premiere: organizers aim for world record
The premiere of a four-part documentary about football legend Johan Cruijff took place at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, where organizers aimed to break the world record for the largest film pr...
My new supermarket worker gets into my personal space too quickly: ‘You’re not a meat eater, are you? And you definitely vote left?’
Journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff describes an uncomfortable encounter with an intrusive supermarket employee during a routine grocery check in her new neighborhood. The employee made several personal ...
Ed Nieuwland steps down after 38 years as fairground board member of the Santpoort Harness Racing Association: 'You have to stop at some point'
Ed Nieuwland is retiring from his position as a board member for fairground affairs at the Harddraverij Vereniging Santpoort after 38 years. His official farewell will take place during the associatio...
Dizzying rides, sweet cotton candy, and hope at the claw machines. The fair is back at the Bazaar: 'It’s going to be chaaaaaosssss'
The fair has returned to De Bazaar, featuring a variety of high-speed attractions such as the 'Chaos' ride. Visitors are enjoying the 360-degree spinning experiences along with classic fairground trea...
Healthcare workers hit hardest by high fuel prices as travel allowances fall short
Healthcare workers and transport-related entrepreneurs in the Netherlands are facing financial strain due to high fuel prices and inadequate travel reimbursements. Trade unions highlight that many emp...
Again no local party in Amsterdam: A disgrace for the city
Amsterdam remains an exception in the Netherlands as local parties failed to secure any seats in the recent municipal elections, contrasting with their success in other major Dutch cities. Political e...
Big secret at Fort Island uncovered after decades: Volunteers discover old German latrine
A volunteer working group on Forteiland has uncovered a long-hidden German latrine inside a concrete bunker after it remained buried for decades. The discovery was made by members Ron Bakker and Jur V...
'You were allowed a hundred, but I can't stop': Dozens of collectors enjoy National Shell Counting Day in Zandvoort
Dozens of volunteers gathered on the beach in Zandvoort for the annual National Shell Counting Day to collect and document shell species. The data collected during this event will be used by the Natur...
Armed soldiers at former municipal yard in Heemskerk for drill: ‘Compare it to a first aid refresher course’
Thirty-five reservists from the Dutch National Reserve Corps' 20th Infantry Battalion conducted a military exercise at a former municipal yard in Heemskerk on Saturday. The training involved simulatin...
Nikky (14) taught herself to skate and then took lessons. Now she’s joined a talent class: ‘Learning tricks is really not easy’
Fourteen-year-old Nikky Zonneveld has been selected for a skateboarding talent class after teaching herself the basics and later pursuing professional lessons. She first picked up a skateboard at age ...
Verstappen also wins his second GT3 race at Nürburgring
Max Verstappen, along with teammates Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gounon, secured a victory in a four-hour GT3 race at the Nürburgring. The four-time Formula 1 world champion finished approximately on...
Thousands arrive at Museumplein after march against racism
Thousands of people participated in a march against fascism and racism in Amsterdam on Saturday afternoon. The demonstration began at Dam Square with a few hundred participants and grew significantly ...
Teenagers still in custody after arrest at Jewish institution in Heemstede
Two teenagers from Amsterdam remain in police custody following their arrest for suspicious behavior near a Jewish institution in Heemstede. The incident occurred amid heightened security after severa...