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Massive emergency response for medical emergency at McDonald’s Beverwijk
Emergency services and a Mobile Medical Team responded to a medical emergency at a McDonald's parking lot in Beverwijk on Sunday afternoon. Multiple units arrived at the scene around 4:30 PM to provid...
‘Think medieval.’ Enjoying archery and being a knight for a day at the Brederode Ruins opening day
The Ruins of Brederode have officially reopened for a new season, offering visitors medieval-themed activities such as archery and traditional bread baking. The opening day allowed guests to experienc...
Bloemendaal sells itself short with draw. ‘I picked a corner and so did the Rotterdam keeper’
Bloemendaal's field hockey team played to a 1-1 draw against Rotterdam in their return to Hoofdklasse competition. This sixth draw of the season leaves the team in seventh place on the league table wi...
KLM suspends flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam until Thursday March 5
KLM has suspended flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until March 5 due to security concerns following regional conflict involving Iran. The airline is prioritizing passenger safety and is currently ...
Iranian-Dutch on Dam Square: ‘These are the regime's final days. Finally, it’s happening’
Are the Haarlem council elections actually parking referendum 2.0?
The upcoming council elections in Haarlem are being influenced by parking activists who emerged after the 2024 referendum on paid parking. These groups are active on social media, making the expansion...
Joke Sickmann, champion of industrial heritage in Amersfoort, dies at 93
Joke Sickmann, a prominent advocate for industrial heritage in Amersfoort, passed away last week at the age of 93. She died at her daughter's care farm in Putten, where she had spent her final years.
So much pain you can't do anything: 430,000 women in the Netherlands have endometriosis
Approximately 430,000 women in the Netherlands suffer from endometriosis, a condition that causes pain so severe it can prevent normal daily functioning. Gynecologist Noor Paridaans explains the sympt...
K9 unit, animal ambulance, fire department, rescue brigade and many more at 112 Safety Day IJmuiden
The 112 Safety Day will take place at the Zeewijk sports hall parking lot in IJmuiden on Saturday, April 11. Various emergency services, including the fire department, rescue brigade, and animal ambul...
Who are the Greenmakers? Trio Cock, Gerard and Michiel lovingly care for animals and flowers in Castricum
The 'Groenmakers' trio, consisting of Michiel and his retired colleagues Cock and Gerard, provide weekly care for animals and flowers at the Fochteloo residential site in Castricum. Their work include...
Frank and Wendy stranded in Qatar due to Middle East war: "So surreal"
A couple from Haarlem, Frank and Wendy Hoorn, have been stranded in Doha, Qatar, following the closure of airspace due to military conflict in the Middle East. Originally en route to New Zealand, they...
Last ball soon to roll at Bison Bowling Haarlem: The venue where André van Duin celebrated his birthday with hundreds of whistling kettles and countless strikes were thrown
Bison Bowling Haarlem is closing its historic location on Orionweg, which has served as a local entertainment hub since 1969. The facility, known for hosting famous figures like André van Duin, will ...
Ajax barely capitalizes on NEC defeat with 0-0 draw at PEC Zwolle
Ajax played to a 0-0 draw against PEC Zwolle on Sunday, failing to significantly capitalize on NEC's defeat to Fortuna Sittard. Following the result, Ajax remains in third place in the league standing...
New car sales in the Netherlands down nearly a fifth from a year ago
New passenger car sales in the Netherlands fell by nearly 20% last month compared to the same period last year. Industry associations BOVAG and RAI Vereniging reported that this decline continues the ...
Life-sized chessboard returns to the city after years, now at Frederiksplein
A life-size chessboard has officially opened at Frederiksplein in Amsterdam after previous locations at Max Euweplein and Museumplein were closed due to noise complaints. The project was realized thro...
Foreign Ministry receives 1,000 calls from Middle East
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received approximately 1,000 inquiries from Dutch citizens currently in the Middle East. These individuals are expressing concerns about their safety and seek...
Enthusiasts eager as first ice cream parlor in the region reopens: 'Everyone is always happy when they come for an ice cream'
Following the first sunny weather of the year, ice cream parlors in the region have reopened for the season. Local residents showed great enthusiasm for the return of the shops, with some customers wa...
What makes Calvin Kromodjojo a standout? His crosses and consistency impress rapporteur Aad Mathot
Calvin Kromodjojo was named player of the week following his standout performance for EDO in their match against IJmuiden. Rapporteur Aad Mathot highlighted Kromodjojo's consistent play and high-quali...
EDO five matches unbeaten while young IJmuiden battles relegation; Haarlem side fails to deliver knockout blow
Haarlem-based football club EDO continued their five-match winning streak with a 6-2 victory over IJmuiden. Under trainer Sjoerd Hamann, the team has secured a maximum of fifteen points since the wint...
Haarlem basketballers Triple Threat pull off major upset for first win of the new year: ‘Glad we got this victory’
The Haarlem-based women's basketball team Triple Threat secured their first victory of the new year with an upset win over the runner-up Jolly Jumpers. This performance ends a streak of consecutive lo...
Blindsided Jillert Anema received call from Merel Conijn: 'She apologized, I think that’s very classy'
Speed skating coach Jillert Anema confirmed that skater Merel Conijn called to apologize after her sudden withdrawal from the Dutch National Allround and Sprint Championships. Anema expressed his appr...
Heemstede man (21) sentenced to community service for role in Amsterdam explosion; family with baby forced to flee fire
A 21-year-old man from Heemstede has been sentenced to 43 days of juvenile detention and 60 hours of community service for his involvement in an explosion at an apartment building in Amsterdam-Osdorp....
Iranians gather at Dam Square after death of Khamenei
Iranians gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam to celebrate the reported death of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei following military strikes. The participants planned a march to the American consulat...
Uitgeest receives many questions about tree felling for Geesterweg-Prinses Beatrixlaan roundabout: ‘It is necessary’
The municipality of Uitgeest is addressing public concerns regarding the removal of nineteen trees to allow for the construction of a new roundabout. Work at the intersection of Geesterweg and Prinses...
At IJmuiden election debate, parties weighed between lofty promises and results: ‘I looked at everything they promised in the previous local elections’
A local election debate was held in IJmuiden, organized by Welzijn Velsen and the Zee- en Duinwijk neighborhood platform. Participants discussed key issues such as housing, clean air, and neighborhood...
Hillegom plays well, creates many chances, but fails to reward itself. 'Incredibly frustrating that we didn't manage to score'
Hillegom remains in the relegation zone of the first division after a scoreless draw at home against ZOB. Despite creating numerous scoring opportunities, the team failed to secure a win, marking thei...
Tallon Griekspoor's crazy weekend in Dubai: 'I'm in no rush to catch one of the first flights'
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor reached the final in Dubai but was forced to withdraw against Daniil Medvedev due to a hamstring injury. He is currently stranded in Dubai as the local airspace h...
Filmmaker explores Haarlem’s war history: ‘Last chance to let eyewitnesses speak for themselves’
Filmmaker Sander van Weert is creating a documentary focused on Haarlem's history during World War II. The project features interviews with local residents who share their personal experiences of livi...
Fine words on creative housing shortage solutions in local elections
Ahead of upcoming municipal elections, political parties are proposing creative solutions like splitting or adding floors to homes to address the housing shortage. However, critics argue that these el...
Mitch Apau keeps going: Former Telstar captain joins Marken and becomes head scout for the White Lions
Former Telstar captain Mitch Apau has signed to play for amateur side SV Marken next season. The 35-year-old defender is also expected to take on the role of head scout for the professional club.