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Two arrests after assault at Haarlem fair
Two individuals were arrested on Sunday following an alleged assault at a fair in the center of Haarlem. The incident reportedly involved the use of a metal ratchet during the altercation.
Container falls from crane onto ship in Port of Rotterdam
A container potentially containing hazardous materials fell from a crane onto a ship in the Port of Rotterdam's Maasvlakte area. Emergency services are currently on-site, and a crisis team has been co...
Dead silence from the afterlife
A terraced house in the village of Den Oever is described, noting that its front door overlooks the local football club's fields. The text establishes the specific residential setting within the Dutch...
Hamerkwartier residents concerned about new district: 'You see the heart of North slipping away'
Residents of the Hamerkwartier in Amsterdam-Noord held a manifestation to express concerns over plans to build 6,000 new homes and high-rise towers reaching up to 130 meters. Locals and small business...
Heemskerk city council restricts long-winded speakers: 'It's not about stopping people from having their say, but it can be more efficient'
The Heemskerk city council is introducing speaking time limits for its meetings to address their increasing duration and improve efficiency. Deputy clerk Marjon Oostveen stated that while the goal is ...
For their new exhibition 'Relics', Darwin, Sinke & Van Tongeren turned dinosaur fossils into artworks: 'I've learned I'm not a welder'
The new exhibition 'Relics' at the Art Zoo Museum in Amsterdam features dinosaur fossils transformed into artworks by Haarlem-based artists Jaap Sinke and Ferry van Tongeren. The artists used speciali...
HBC plays attractive football against the league leaders but is also a toothless tiger
HBC football club displayed attractive play during their away match against league leader Purmersteijn, but ultimately lacked the offensive power to secure a victory. Trainer Jasper Ketting's side was...
Birth mothers also want recognition and apologies from others
Following the Dutch government's apology to women forced to give up their children for adoption, advocacy groups are calling for similar recognition and apologies from other involved institutions. The...
Gerard Joling reacts to row with beer thrower: 'Wasn't exactly my finest hour'
Dutch singer Gerard Joling has addressed an altercation involving a beer-thrower during his performance on Friday night. He expressed regret over the incident, stating that the situation was unfortuna...
Coach Barry Tjeertes slams his own team: ‘We let it slip in the first half. We didn't show up’
Olympia Haarlem suffered a defeat against Sporting Martinus after a poor first half left them trailing 3-0 on Sunday. Manager Barry Tjeertes criticized his team's performance, noting that they were un...
Motorcyclist injured in collision with car in Halfweg
A motorcyclist was injured on Sunday afternoon following a collision with a car in Halfweg. The accident occurred around 5:30 PM on the Noorderweg.
Handover of Camp Amersfoort at end of WWII commemorated
Over 600 people, including former prisoners and their descendants, gathered on Sunday to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the transfer of Camp Amersfoort from German occupiers to the Red Cross. The...
From rare defeat to convincing win: HBS bounces back with goal fest against Phoenix
The HBS field hockey team secured a convincing 5-2 victory against Phoenix, bouncing back from a rare previous defeat. Coach Sake Hermans highlighted the collective team effort, noting that five diffe...
Hillegom loses to bottom-placed Vitesse’22: 'A terrible match. Everything is going against us. It’s very bitter'
Hillegom suffered a 1-0 defeat against bottom-ranked Vitesse’22 on Sunday, missing an opportunity to distance themselves from the relegation play-off zone. The match in Castricum provided a crucial ...
Belgian activist and author Fleur Pierets awarded Jos Brink Prize
Belgian activist, artist, and writer Fleur Pierets was awarded the biennial Jos Brink Prize on Sunday by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. The award aims to promote LGBTQ+ emancipa...
Frans Banninck Cocq Medal for director of Dutch National Ballet
Rachel Beaujean, director of the Dutch National Ballet, was awarded the Frans Banninck Cocqpenning on Sunday for her years of dedication to the company. The honor was presented by Amsterdam's deputy m...
41 doubles compete for victory at national ZCD at Elza Boules: 'You have to place high'
Forty-one doubles teams consisting of 80 players competed in a national petanque competition hosted by the Elza Boules club in Beverwijk. The participants played on 17 courts, aiming to get their iron...
Bloemendaal not yet safe after defeat against Amsterdam. ‘We’re just going to go for it’
Bloemendaal suffered a 0-2 defeat against Amsterdam in the nineteenth round of the competition, marking their eighth loss of the season. With three matches remaining, coach André Morees' team sits ei...
Gerard Joling's management in contact with beer thrower: 'Completely resolved'
The management of Dutch singer Gerard Joling has resolved a dispute with a man who threw beer at the artist during a performance last Friday. Following a brief physical altercation on stage, the booki...
Groningen Commissioner files police report after FDF 'war threat'
René Paas, the King's Commissioner in Groningen, is filing a police report against the Farmers Defence Force (FDF) following threats made by the activist group. The FDF allegedly threatened 'war' aft...
Crown Prince Willem-Alexander turned down a beer on Queen's Day 1997 in Velserbeek Park: 'He thought it was too early'
During the 1997 Koninginnedag celebrations in Velsen-Zuid, Crown Prince Willem-Alexander declined an offer of beer at Park Velserbeek, stating it was too early in the day. The article also reflects on...
ZV Haerlem sharp from the start in derby against VZV, but rivals claim victory
The women's water polo team ZV Haerlem was narrowly defeated 9-10 by local rivals VZV during a derby match on Saturday. Although the Haarlem-based team started strongly at their home pool, De Planeet,...
Magnet fishers pull old grenade from water near Stopera
Magnet fishers discovered a likely World War II-era grenade in the Zwanenburgwal near the Stopera in Amsterdam. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team is currently on-site to secure the device, an...
From king of Velsen-Zuid to Nijmegen benchwarmer: Youssef el Kachati dreams of hero's role in cup final. ‘Scoring the winner as a sub? I get goosebumps just hearing it’
NEC striker Youssef el Kachati, who previously starred for Telstar in Velsen-Zuid, is dreaming of a decisive role in this Sunday's KNVB Cup final against AZ. After transitioning to a substitute role a...
Fire at house in Geuzenveld, cannabis plantation possible cause
A fire broke out at a home in the Geuzenveld neighborhood of Amsterdam on Saturday evening, potentially caused by an illegal cannabis plantation. Police arrested a man for involvement in the incident,...
Zelensky: Patriot missiles could run out
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on the Dutch television program Buitenhof that Ukraine's supply of Patriot missiles could run out depending on the frequency and intensity of Russian atta...
Koninklijke HFC shows too little in Rijnsburg to claim more than a defeat
Koninklijke HFC suffered a defeat in their away match against Rijnsburg, returning home without any points. The Haarlem-based team acknowledged that their performance was insufficient to merit a bette...
Minor boy threatened and robbed by duo on bike path in Santpoort-Zuid
A minor boy was threatened and robbed by two individuals on the Schoterkerkpad bicycle path in Santpoort-Zuid on Thursday evening. Police have launched an investigation and are seeking witnesses or ca...
Remembrance ceremonies in Beverwijk at Duinrust and Westerhoutplein
Stichting 4 mei Beverwijk is organizing Remembrance Day ceremonies on Monday, May 4. The commemorations will be held at the Westerhoutplein and the Duinrust cemetery.
Tattooed hairline growing in popularity: ‘A sharp line looks well-groomed’
Micro hair pigmentation, which involves tattooing a sharp and full hairline, has seen a significant rise in popularity over recent years. Practitioner Jacqueline Oeldrich, who began offering the servi...