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Padelhill in Hillegom plans major expansion: five extra courts and a new entrance
Padelhill, an indoor padel facility in Hillegom, plans to expand by adding five new courts to its existing six. The project involves converting an adjacent warehouse formerly used as storage for a bed...
ANWB warns: emergency systems in millions of cars will soon stop working
The ANWB warns that emergency systems in approximately 2 million cars will stop functioning when the 2G mobile network is deactivated by the end of next year. This technical issue could lead to these ...
Cyclist Arjan joins touring club: 'The nice thing is that friendships are formed'
Cyclist Arjan Hooiveld has joined a touring club, noting that the activity fosters new friendships. He often rides through the Kennemerduinen, a scenic area located between Haarlem and the beach.
Amsterdam: possible easing of rent rules poorly thought out
Amsterdam housing alderman Zita Pels has criticized potential national government plans to relax rent regulations, calling the move ill-conceived. Pels warns that easing these rules would allow rental...
Cabinet activates national oil crisis plan
The Dutch government has activated Phase 1 of the National Oil Crisis Plan as a precautionary measure due to rising tensions in the Middle East. While there are currently no acute fuel shortages or re...
Insurer covers consequential costs of online threats and harassment: 'Cyberbullying is truly terrible'
Dutch insurers are beginning to include standard coverage for the consequential costs of online harassment and cyberbullying. This policy change addresses a significant issue affecting approximately 6...
One year prison sentence for stabbing in heart of Haarlem: 'Very concerning'
A 24-year-old man was sentenced by a Haarlem court to sixteen months in prison, with four months suspended, for an attempted aggravated assault in April 2023. The defendant stabbed an acquaintance in ...
Cows at Het Kooghuis perform their 'cow dance' again: children from Uitgeest cheer along the fence
Cows at Het Kooghuis in Uitgeest were released into the pasture for the first time this season after the ground became dry enough for grazing. Local children gathered along the fence to cheer as the a...
Suspicious object at IJmuiden police station turns out to be harmless
A suspicious object was discovered near a police station on Tiberiusplein in IJmuiden on Saturday afternoon. Authorities cordoned off the immediate area as a precaution while investigating the item. T...
Bistro Deux serves a nice appetizer board with amuse-bouches; the main course is somewhat disappointing (7-)
Bistro Deux in Heemstede, a family-run establishment since the 1980s, received a mixed review after a visit on Good Friday. While the appetizer platter was praised, the main course was considered disa...
Families pay a fortune for theme park entry and parking, but affordable options are nearby
Dutch theme parks are preparing for a busy May holiday, but high entry and parking costs at major attractions can lead to families spending hundreds of euros. Smaller, more affordable parks like Sproo...
What do you call a woman who loses her best friend? Yanaika Zomer has no word for it
Journalist and poet Yanaika Zomer explores the emotional impact of losing a best friend in her latest column, noting the lack of a specific term for such a person. The piece comes as Zomer, who is the...
Karlijn had an impressive CV, but her living room looked ‘very minimalist and cold’
Remote job interviews via platforms like Zoom have introduced candidates' private lives into the hiring process, leading some employers to judge applicants based on their home surroundings. Career coa...
More than 20 yellow signs on the Skinny Bridge: isn't there a better way?
Amsterdam residents and local politicians are criticizing the placement of 23 yellow warning signs on the iconic Magere Brug, which notify cyclists of bike removals for May 5th concert preparations. C...
'Super-complainers' file 25,000 reports about Schiphol, most complaints about notorious ‘Jumbo Jet’
A small group of 102 "frequent complainers" accounted for nearly half of the 386,730 noise complaints regarding Schiphol Airport last year. The Boeing 747-400, or "Jumbo Jet," was the specific aircraf...
Jordi Cruijff leans toward Spanish coach: Who is the best fit for Ajax?
Technical director Jordi Cruijff is reportedly favoring a Spanish manager to take over as the next head coach of Ajax. The club is currently searching for a candidate capable of addressing its recent ...
Innovative float makes debut at 79th Bollenstreek Flower Parade
The 79th edition of the Bloemencorso Bollenstreek features a revolutionary new mechanical float designed to move on all sides. Built by a dedicated team of volunteers, the innovative display includes ...
Lisa Hölscher makes history with Volendam and faces former club VZV in play-offs
Lisa Hölscher has made history by helping her club Volendam reach the national title play-offs for the first time in the club's history. The 20-year-old, who won the championship last year with her f...
Britt van Coezand eliminated from The Voice of Holland
Britt van Coezand from Uitgeest has been eliminated from the Dutch television competition The Voice of Holland. She failed to secure a spot in the next round of the show.
How former top entrepreneur Hennie van der Most gambled and risks losing everything
Former self-made Dutch entrepreneur Hennie van der Most is facing financial ruin following the failure of his Rotterdam amusement park project, Rivoli. Known for successful ventures like Speelstad Ora...
'I put a camera on teachers' heads to film PE class from their perspective.' Joyce Burger (26) wants to show children how broad science is
PhD candidate Joyce Burger is participating in the Expeditie NEXT science festival on May 1st to introduce children to the diverse world of scientific research. Burger, a movement scientist, uses inno...
Tickets for anniversary edition of Dam to Dam Run quickly sold out
Tickets for the 40th anniversary edition of the Dam tot Damloop sold out in just over an hour on Saturday morning. The 16.1-kilometer race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 20.
Where are the clock hands? Sterhalte in Wijk aan Zee like new again, but time is missing
The municipality of Beverwijk has completed an 80,000-euro renovation of the historic Sterhalte bus stop in Wijk aan Zee. However, despite the restoration, residents have noticed that the clock hands ...
Beverwijk’s largest party accepts exclusion from coalition; near-unanimous support for Vrij! in leading role
Coalition formation talks in Beverwijk are entering a new phase as parties support a proposal for a coalition led by Vrij! Beverwijk, which excludes the city's largest party. The proposed group includ...
Woman (45) killed in Amsterdam home, victim's partner arrested
A 45-year-old woman was found dead in her Amsterdam home on Friday evening, and police suspect a crime has been committed. Her 46-year-old partner has since been arrested in connection with the death.
Local soaps, scrap leather bags and skateboards from friends: Haarlems Eigen spotlights local makers
A new pop-up concept store called Haarlems Eigen is set to open on April 18 at Spekstraat 5 in Haarlem. Founded by 26-year-old Luca van Beek, the shop aims to showcase local makers and their products ...
Readers rally behind ‘too long’ skûtsje Feije: ‘The Night Watch was also once shortened. Was that a good idea?’
The Haarlem municipal harbor service has ordered the traditional skûtsje Feije to leave its mooring at Nieuwe Gracht for exceeding the 15-meter length limit by 50 centimeters. This decision has spark...
Noardburgum stabbing victim is a minor, eight suspects in custody
A minor boy was the victim of a stabbing incident in the village of Noardburgum last night. Police have arrested eight people in connection with the investigation.
Lale Gül files police report against RoddelPraat for calling her a rejected Turk
Dutch columnist Lale Gül has filed a legal complaint for racism and discrimination against the media program RoddelPraat and its presenter Dennis Schouten. The report follows a broadcast in which Sch...
Haarlem cheerleader Sascha (29) goes all out one last time in America: 'You're absolutely exhausted'
Sascha Mengerink, a 29-year-old cheerleader from Haarlem, is set to compete in the World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando for the second and final time. This tournament marks the end of her profe...