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The word is out: it’s a crisis. And the cabinet intends to fight it.
The new Dutch cabinet has announced plans to invest in education to address a significant decline in students' reading, writing, and math skills. This initiative follows years of falling rankings on i...
City gets support center for domestic violence and child abuse
A new branch of Filomena, a support center for victims of domestic violence and child abuse, is opening in Amsterdam-West this Tuesday. The facility integrates various specialists under one roof, allo...
The right antibiotic within an hour: Dutch device promises breakthrough
Iranian academics: people must choose government
Shahin Sultany Taied, chair of the Association of Iranian Academics in the Netherlands, asserts that the Iranian people should determine their own government following the death of the country's leade...
Koninklijke HFC defeats title contender again and climbs out of danger zone: 'We’re staying grounded'
Koninklijke HFC secured a 0-1 away victory against defending champions Quick Boys under interim trainer Pieter Mulders. This win helps the team move out of the danger zone, though Mulders emphasized t...
Striker Weghorst returns to Ajax starting line-up against PEC
Ajax forward Wout Weghorst returns to the starting lineup for Sunday's match against PEC Zwolle after recovering from an ankle injury. The striker, who had been limited to substitute appearances since...
Wie is Moon? wins Rob Acda Night Award
Rapper and producer Moon van den Berg, performing under the name "Wie is Moon?", won the Night Edition of the Rob Acda Award this past Saturday. The event was held in the small hall of the Patronaat m...
Spaarnestad women stay on track for First Division title: 'We played very consistently'
The Spaarnestad women's volleyball team from Haarlem is close to securing the First Division title after a dominant 0-4 away victory against Huizen. With only four matches remaining in the season, the...
Ten-man Olympia Haarlem squander victory in closing stages
Olympia Haarlem drew 2-2 against bottom-ranked HBOK this weekend after playing a large portion of the match with only ten men. Despite their efforts, the Haarlem-based team surrendered their lead in t...
Walk along military traces in ‘open-air museum’ Naarden-Vesting
The newspaper supplement AlleTijd features a 3.3-kilometer walking route through the historic fortified town of Naarden-Vesting. This route allows visitors to explore various military traces in what i...
Marcel Klingeler wins over the audience but not the judges on The Voice of Holland: ‘That trumpet solo couldn’t fail’
Marcel Klingeler, a 54-year-old contestant from Haarlem, performed the song 'Malle Babbe' on the television competition The Voice of Holland. Although his performance was well-received by the audience...
Injuries remain a problem for RFC Haarlem. National champion Haagsche too strong: 34-10
RFC Haarlem lost 34-10 to national champion Haagsche RC, as injuries continue to challenge the squad. Despite a competitive second half, coach Logan Ngatuere-Ongley's team was unable to secure a victo...
Dutch embassy in Jordan also closed to the public
The Dutch embassy in Amman, Jordan, remained closed to the public on Sunday as a security precaution due to the regional situation. This announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs follows the rec...
Euphoria at Hoofddorp after tenth consecutive win: 'Could have scored four more'
Hoofddorp secured its tenth victory of the season with a 0-2 win against AVV Swift in the fourth division A. Under coach Jorg Smeets, the newly promoted team has moved into third place in the standing...
Book by Bakkum woman about Dutch father and German father-in-law in WWII nominated for literary prize
Marjan Gerrits from Bakkum has been nominated for the Literaire Parel award for her double novel "Als je niets bent". The book, which explores the lives of her Dutch father and German father-in-law du...
Who will help? Nature work at the inland lake in IJmuiden
Stichting Duinbehoud is seeking volunteers to help maintain the marshy dune grasslands at the Binnenmeer in IJmuiden. The conservation efforts aim to protect the area's rare plant species and natural ...
Albert Heijn Heemstede temporarily closed for renovation; new store to feature expanded range and sushi kiosk
The Albert Heijn supermarket on Blekersvaartweg in Heemstede will temporarily close for a twelve-day renovation starting March 12. The store is set to reopen on March 24 with an expanded product assor...
Vitality market at Broekpolder Health Center anniversary: 'Real Housewife of Amsterdam' explains importance of healthy gums
The Gezondheidscentrum Broekpolder in Heemskerk is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a vitality market and open day on March 14. The event will feature a guest presentation from a cast member of '...
Homecoming show for Haarlem band Bender at Theater de Liefde: ‘We love playing here’
The Haarlem-based band Bender will perform their "Nooit weggeweest" program at Theater de Liefde on Saturday, March 7. This concert marks a homecoming for the group as they return to their home city o...
At Haarlem’s Club Stalker, everyone was welcome and nothing was too crazy
Club Stalker in Haarlem was a pioneering venue that played a significant role in the development of the Dutch dance scene, predating iconic Amsterdam clubs like Roxy and It. The club was celebrated fo...
Shorts or winter coat: this is the spring weather forecast for Haarlem
Meteorological spring officially began in Haarlem on March 1 following a recent stretch of pleasant weather. Expert Rico Schröder from weeronline.nl provides an outlook for the upcoming spring season...
This empty plot in Heemstede will feature a two-story building with 18 homes in two weeks
Eighteen modular, fully furnished homes are being prepared for transport from Beverwijk to the former Princehof site on Glipperweg in Heemstede. The two-story residential building will be assembled wi...
Petting zoo unconcerned about Q fever in goats: 'Just wash your hands well before eating'
Health authorities have cautioned against building residential areas near commercial goat farms due to the potential health risks of Q-fever. Despite these warnings, petting zoo staff suggest that sim...
Start spring with sunny terraces, the Amsterdam Wine Festival, and more news from this week
Spring is arriving in Amsterdam, bringing a variety of seasonal activities and local events to the city. Highlights for the week include the Amsterdam Wine Festival in Amsterdam Noord and the reopenin...
Pianist and composer Jan Huydts dies at 89
Dutch pianist, composer, and jazz educator Jan Huydts has died at the age of 89 in his hometown of Hilversum. His family announced his passing on Sunday, stating that he died the previous Friday.
The greenhouse | Getting off gas is difficult, but here geothermal energy makes it possible
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the complexities of transitioning homes to gas-free heating systems in his weekly column. He highlights that despite general difficulties, some projects are suc...
Hackers post stolen Odido customer data online again
The hacker group ShinyHunters has released stolen customer data from the telecom provider Odido for the fourth consecutive day. This latest leak appears to contain a significantly larger volume of inf...
Adrie (81) feels cheated after stay in poorly maintained cottage: 'Construction light as mood lighting'
81-year-old Adrie van 't Oever experienced a disappointing stay at a poorly maintained holiday cottage while celebrating Christmas and her birthday. Following her complaints about the property's condi...
Frustration among Haga Lyceum neighbors: "15-year-olds are calling the shots here"
Residents near the Cornelius Haga Lyceum in Amsterdam are reporting persistent harassment and nuisance from students, including verbal abuse and reckless riding on fatbikes. Despite receiving over 200...
Rox (36) has a rare esophageal disease: ‘I’m a cheap date, after two drinks nothing else fits’
Roxanne Buisman shares her experience living with achalasia, a rare esophageal disorder that makes consuming food and drinks a significant challenge. This condition heavily impacts her social life, re...