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Jewish Hélène sees father in old video footage before he was taken away by the Nazis
The documentary 'De kinderen van de Jodenboerderij' tells the story of a farm in Haarlemmermeer where the Boogaard family sheltered approximately 300 Jewish children during World War II. It features s...
Suspect in stabbing of Boxtel woman is 62-year-old local woman
A 62-year-old woman from Boxtel has been arrested for stabbing a local resident who opened her front door on Sunday morning. The victim sustained serious injuries in the attack on Annastraat, and the ...
From strawberries to Tata Steel: a colorful look at 750 years of trade in Beverwijk
Beverwijk is celebrating 750 years of market rights with a series of exhibitions at the local City Hall until June 19. The first exhibition features artwork by the students of artist Jacqueline Hoense...
Beverwijk senior (79) repeatedly scammed by fake digital invoices: ’He thought his internet was being cut off’
A 79-year-old man from Beverwijk was scammed out of nearly 400 euros after receiving fraudulent invoices disguised as communications from his internet provider. His son is sharing the story to raise a...
Split looms at BBB after Mona Keijzer is passed over
The BoerBurgerBeweging (BBB) party is facing internal turmoil and a potential split following a leadership transition from Caroline van der Plas to Henk Vermeer. Dissatisfaction stems from the decisio...
Trump, ice hockey and the biggest final of the Games grip our man in Milan
Maarten Kolsloot is reporting on the Winter Olympics from Milan, covering both major events and side stories for the newspaper. His updates include various topics such as ice hockey and the primary fi...
Hundreds join Amsterdam protest march against war in Ukraine
Approximately 300 to 400 people participated in a protest march in Amsterdam to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The demonstrators marched from Museumplein to Dam Square to...
'It went well for an hour.' South African Jan-Corrick van der Watt (25) is captain of a youthful Haarlem team
South African Jan-Corrick van der Watt captained a young Haarlem-based sports team in a match against Hoek van Holland at the Van der Aart Sportpark. Despite leveling the score at 19-19, the team even...
Boil water advisory for two Amsterdam streets lifted: no more bacteria in drinking water
Waternet has lifted the boil water advisory for two streets in Amsterdam after tests confirmed the drinking water is once again free of bacteria. A separate advisory remains in place for over 200 conn...
Haarlem shopkeepers and hospitality owners to receive subsidies for disabled toilets and wheelchair ramps starting in March
Starting in March, the municipality of Haarlem will offer subsidies of up to 20,000 euros per building to help shops, restaurants, museums, and social institutions improve accessibility. These funds a...
Schoof: those were two weeks of absolute top-level sport
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof praised the national team’s performance following the conclusion of the Winter Olympics, calling the event a celebration of elite sport. The Netherlands achieved its...
Dutch industry seeks quick clarity on Trump’s tariff maneuvering
The Dutch technological industry association FME is calling on the Netherlands and the European Union to provide immediate clarity regarding potential U.S. import tariffs on European goods. The organi...
Het Schoter students explore history of slavery: 'I hope they will retell the stories'
Students from the Dutch secondary school Het Schoter are participating in the "OnVergeten" project to learn about the history of slavery. The group gathered at the Grote Markt in Haarlem to engage wit...
Duinwijck set for national title battle after easy win; Drop Shot the first hurdle
Duinwijck secured third place in the regular season standings after a 6-2 victory over Smashing. The Haarlem-based team has qualified for the national title play-offs, where they will first face Drop ...
No flights to the sun from Lelystad Airport for now: 'Nitrogen must drop first'
The new Dutch cabinet aims to open Lelystad Airport for 10,000 annual holiday flights and military use, but the expansion requires a mandatory nature permit. Experts remain skeptical about the plan's ...
Onze Gezellen fails to upset second-division side, exits tournament with head held high
Fifth-division football club Onze Gezellen was eliminated from the district cup following a narrow 3-2 defeat against second-division side VVIJ. Despite the loss, the team left the tournament with pri...
Graaf Florislaan to become 30 km/h zone to reduce vibrations and noise from new speed bumps
The speed limit on Graaf Florislaan in Beverwijk is being reduced to 30 km/h to address significant noise and vibration issues caused by newly installed speed bumps. Local residents reported the distu...
Saving lives on 'Asphalt': road inspector Roy shares the raw reality of the highway
Former Dutch road inspector Roy Heiliegers has published a book titled "Asfalt" to highlight the dangerous and life-saving work performed by Rijkswaterstaat employees on the country's highways. The bo...
German recreates burnt-down Vondelkerk with 6,800 Lego bricks
German engineer Luca König has constructed a 6,800-piece Lego replica of Amsterdam's Vondelkerk as a tribute following the historic building's partial collapse in a New Year's Eve fire. The detailed ...
Work on Linnaeusstraat begins, set to last until late 2027: ‘One of Amsterdam’s largest traffic projects’
Major renovation work on the Linnaeusstraat in Amsterdam has begun and is scheduled to continue until late 2027. The project aims to improve safety, accessibility, and greenery by replacing tram track...
Have you seen Oreo, Remco or Pablo? These six pets are missing in Haarlem
Six pets, including animals named Oreo, Remco, and Pablo, were reported missing in Haarlem over the past week. Local residents are being asked to provide any information that could help locate the mis...
TV presenter Koos Postema dies at 93
Renowned Dutch television presenter Koos Postema has passed away at the age of 93. His family announced on Sunday that he died on Saturday from old age, surrounded by his two daughters.
Esther Sloots from Broek in Waterland wrote about her family story: 'I also had a judgment about the murder suspect'
Esther Sloots has released a debut novel inspired by a long-standing family mystery involving the alleged murder of her grandfather's cousin by his wife. By writing from the suspect's perspective, Slo...
Enjoying history in Schagen: from milk salon to castle towers
The newspaper supplement AlleTijd has introduced a 2.8-kilometer historical walking route through the city center of Schagen. This self-guided tour explores local history by visiting landmarks such as...
Fire at warehouse in IJmuiden industrial area
A fire broke out at a warehouse on Wieringenstraat in an industrial area of IJmuiden on Sunday morning. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Presenter Koos Postema (93) dies
Renowned Dutch television and radio presenter Koos Postema has passed away at the age of 93, his family announced on Saturday. He was a prominent figure in Dutch media, best known for hosting popular ...
Who was Verspronck’s ‘Girl in Blue’? In-depth research leads to nothing. ‘Fascination and frustration go hand in hand’
Johannes Verspronck’s famous painting "Girl in Blue" will be displayed at the Frans Hals Museum from March 12 to October 11 alongside portraits of her likely parents. Although the artwork is a celeb...
Frits claims a degree on his CV: ‘Employers also embellish job vacancies’
Frits, a 52-year-old mortgage advisor, admitted to falsifying his CV by claiming to have a diploma he lacked after being fired for not obtaining it. He justified the move by stating that employers als...
Firearm drawn during home robbery in Noord
Last night, multiple men committed a home robbery on Notarisappelstraat in Amsterdam Noord, where witnesses reported that a firearm was drawn. The suspects fled the scene before police arrived, and au...
The old city hall was far below Amsterdam's standing
Amsterdam's original city hall on Dam Square was replaced in the 17th century after its dilapidated state was deemed unfitting for the city's rising international status following a visit by French Qu...