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Bryan Wilderom secures vital late win for DSOV against ZSGOWMS after impressive solo past three men. 'Opted for risk'
DSOV secured a crucial 2-1 victory against fellow relegation candidate ZSGOWMS to keep their hopes of staying in the second class alive. The match was decided in the 84th minute by Bryan Wilderom, who...
Hillegom makes swimming accessible for children from low-income families with free slide passes
The municipality of Hillegom is offering free summer swimming passes to children from low-income families to ensure they can access the De Vosse outdoor pool. The facility, which reopens in two weeks,...
Vrij! Beverwijk sounds the alarm: mold remains a major problem in post-war neighborhoods – even after Indische Buurt renovation
The local political party Vrij! Beverwijk has raised concerns about persistent mold and moisture issues in postwar neighborhoods, including recently renovated apartments in the Indische Buurt. The par...
Pa's Furniture Show in the Slaughterhouse: As if time stood still
Pa's Meubelshow, an alternative artistic spring festival, returned to Haarlem this past weekend at the Slachthuis venue. The event recreated the atmosphere of its early-2000s origins, attracting many ...
Disappeared: De Sterren Boys, one of the distant predecessors of Olympia Haarlem
This article examines De Sterren Boys, a defunct sports club that was a predecessor to the current Olympia Haarlem. Part of a series on disappeared sports organizations, it highlights the club's 28-ye...
Giethoorn feels impact of war: Asian tourists stay away, businesses hope for Europeans
Giethoorn is experiencing a decrease in tourists from Asia and the Middle East this Easter weekend due to the impact of the war. Local business owners are hoping that an increase in European visitors ...
King's Day is coming to Haarlem! Don't miss a thing with this tip
King's Day celebrations are approaching in Haarlem, with various local events planned for the holiday. The article recommends using the 'indebuurt' app to stay informed about the festivities and ensur...
Weeronline expects sunny days with a chance of 20 degrees
The Netherlands expects sunny weather and rising temperatures in the coming days, according to Weeronline. Tuesday will see clear blue skies with temperatures up to 18 degrees, while Wednesday could r...
Dozens of spots already claimed for King's Day: "Bizarre, but in a week you'll be too late"
Three weeks before King's Day, dozens of spots on Amsterdam's Apollolaan have already been reserved with chalk and tape for the traditional flea market. Residents and visitors are securing locations e...
Dozens of disappointed visitors in Amsterdamse Bos: The blossoms are gone
Visitors to the Bloesempark in the Amsterdamse Bos were disappointed this Easter weekend to find that the cherry blossoms had already fallen off. The site recently faced criticism from local politicia...
'Double' victory for Haarlem's Christiaan Bosselaar at tough Heuvelloop. 'Let the shoe do the work'
Christiaan Bosselaar, a 43-year-old from Haarlem, won the 15-kilometer race at the 39th Lions Heuvelloop. The event drew a record-breaking 800 participants and Bosselaar noted that despite the difficu...
3D robots swim and navigate like animals
Physicists from Leiden have developed 3D-printed microrobots thinner than a human hair that can swim and navigate like animals. These robots operate without sensors, software, or external control, off...
A bedside device that says no if you want too many painkillers: Ydo is working on it
Orthopedic surgeon Ydo Kleinlugtenbelt from Deventer Hospital is developing 'PainSafe,' a device designed to prevent painkiller addiction in patients recovering at home. The device monitors and regula...
Gerben van ’t Hek is a mobile attraction during the opening weekend of the waving season
As spring arrives, the 'waving season' has officially begun with motorcyclists, cyclists, and skaters greeting each other on the road. Gerben van ’t Hek participated as a mobile attraction during th...
Five arrested after discovery of cannabis farm in Waalwijk
Police arrested five people on Monday afternoon following the discovery of an illegal cannabis nursery in a building in Waalwijk. The suspects were present at the scene during the raid, though details...
The revival of the Visbakfestival in Wijk aan Zee during Easter feels like a reunion: ‘Watching bands is just great’
The Visbakfestival returned to Wijk aan Zee during Easter, hosting a series of musical performances at Café de Zon. Attendees celebrated the event as a nostalgic reunion, featuring local bands like T...
Two bike fires in Heemskerk and Beverwijk over Easter weekend
Two bicycle fires were reported in the towns of Heemskerk and Beverwijk over the Easter weekend. The incidents occurred during the night of Saturday to Sunday and on Sunday evening.
Gas expensive, flight tickets expensive, holiday homes expensive... where to go on vacation?
Dutch recreation entrepreneurs and travel organizations are facing significant uncertainty due to rising fuel costs and increased taxes on vacation homes. Geopolitical instability in the Middle East a...
Friends take hatching eggs home: ‘Well-intentioned, but not wise’
During the Easter weekend, a group of friends brought home two coot eggs, one of which was already beginning to hatch. The local animal ambulance, De Ronde Venen Amstelland, was called to assist and r...
Hesje Andersson exhibits her 'Swimming ABC' at Kunst aan de Kolk gallery. 'For me, swimming is social, floating and inspiring'
Haarlem-based artist Hesje Andersson is debuting her "swimmers' ABC" exhibition at Kunst aan de Kolk in Spaarndam this Saturday. The interactive display features artworks representing swimming-related...
Do you like sending and receiving cards and letters? Would you pay extra for fast delivery? Let us know
Starting next summer, postal delivery in the Netherlands will take longer to arrive. The article seeks reader feedback on their mail habits and whether they are willing to pay extra for faster service...
Cheaper electric cars in demand due to high oil prices
Sales of second-hand electric cars in Noord-Holland have tripled in a year as high oil prices drive consumers toward more affordable transportation. Dealerships report a significant increase in demand...
Cycling, coasting or driving electric: there are many ways to reduce fuel consumption
Following a call for reader suggestions, this article compiles various methods for reducing fuel consumption, such as cycling, coasting, and switching to electric vehicles. It highlights unique and pr...
Explosion at business premises in Slotervaart, apartments evacuated
An explosive device detonated at a business premises on Henri Dunantstraat in Amsterdam's Slotervaart neighborhood late last night, causing a small fire but no injuries. Residents of the apartments ab...
The highest ‘mountain’ in North Holland is in Schoorl, I know thanks to an Asian on YouTube
Journalist Sam van Opbergen highlights an Asian YouTuber's project to climb the highest points in every Dutch province. The video series reveals that the highest 'mountain' in North Holland is situate...
Bus ride from Haarlem to Keukenhof gives tourists a preview of the bulbs: 'In America, there is still snow'
A bus service runs every thirty minutes from Haarlem station to the Keukenhof flower park in Lisse to accommodate tourists visiting the blooming bulb fields. The route is popular with international vi...
Choosing by color at Pluktuin Bakkum's season opening: 'ChatGPT said we could pick tulips here'
Pluktuin Bakkum saw a significant turnout during its seasonal opening over the Easter weekend. Some visitors traveled from as far as Rijswijk after ChatGPT suggested the garden as a prime location for...
Beau van Erven Dorens would be self-destructive without his wife
Dutch television presenter Beau van Erven Dorens expressed that he believes he would behave self-destructively without his wife, Selly. He credited her as the stabilizing rock and foundation of their ...
Organic, free-range, Kipster: what is the difference?
This article examines the various types of eggs available in Dutch supermarkets, including organic, free-range, and Kipster varieties. It explores the differences in how these eggs are produced and ad...
Haarlem suffers heavy defeat against Hoek van Holland for second time in a month: 'We missed too many tackles'
Haarlem's rugby team suffered a significant 60-17 defeat against Hoek van Holland, marking their second loss to the same opponent in a month. After a season heavily impacted by injuries, the team is c...