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RTL Tonight to end, new talk show with Renze Klamer after summer
The Dutch television program RTL Tonight is set to end, with its final episode scheduled for June 12. Starting this autumn, RTL 4 will transition to a more traditional talk show format hosted by Renze...
RTL Tonight to end in current form, Renze Klamer talk show this fall
The Dutch television program RTL Tonight will end in its current format this coming September. It will be replaced by a new late-night talk show hosted by Renze Klamer.
Blauw-Wit narrowly avoids direct relegation: "So glad we’re still alive"
Blauw-Wit avoided direct relegation from the Korfbal League after a crucial victory against DOS'46 on the final match day of the season. The team finished ninth in the standings and must now face AW A...
Ajax beat PEC Zwolle to go top of Women's Eredivisie
Ajax's women's team secured a 1-0 home victory against PEC Zwolle on Sunday to temporarily take the lead in the Women's Eredivisie. The Amsterdam club's top position depends on the results of matches ...
For autistic Romano, visiting a museum is a major challenge: The way I walk through a museum is fundamentally different from you
Romano Sandee, who has autism, shares his unique perspective while visiting Museum Kennemerland’s exhibition "750 jaar Markt & Recht." The experience highlights how individuals with autism perceive ...
Bavo bell moved about three meters: Not forward or backward, but up and then back down
Historical photographs reveal that the clock on the tower of the Grote Kerk in Haarlem was once positioned approximately three meters higher than it is today. The article explores this unusual vertica...
For the first time in years, unions are attracting young people again: how do they do it?
For the first time in years, trade unions in the Netherlands are seeing an increase in younger members despite a general decline in total membership. Unions are now focusing on specific strategies to ...
The sad side of spring: dozens of orphaned chicks brought to bird hospital
The Bird Hospital in Haarlem is experiencing an influx of orphaned ducklings whose mothers have frequently been killed by traffic or other animals. Staff are raising the ducklings with minimal human c...
Spaarnestad women learn title is secured before final match, but win anyway: ‘Showing we are rightful champions’
The first women's team of the Haarlem volleyball club Spaarnestad has secured the championship in the first division. Although the title was mathematically confirmed before their final match, the team...
Water boards to say no more often as climate forces their hand: 'We are no longer the handymen who will just fix everything'
The Rijnland Regional Water Authority has announced it will be more selective and say "no" more frequently due to the pressures of rapid climate change. Dijkgraaf Rogier van der Sande stated that the ...
Baron leaves behind €42.8 million estate, but battle erupts between his four daughters
Following the death of Baron Rolf Bentinck van Schoonheten, his four daughters have entered a legal battle over his estate, which is valued at 42.8 million euros. The dispute centers on the distributi...
Experts: Hay fever sufferers have much to endure
Experts warn that people with hay fever in the Netherlands are facing a difficult spring due to an exceptionally early start to the season. Recent reports from hospitals in Leiden and Helmond indicate...
What changes in public transport starting today
Amsterdam's transport operator GVB has launched a new timetable, which includes the discontinuation of tram line 3 and the extension of line 25 to Muiderpoortstation. Several bus routes are also being...
New bins still stay open sometimes – but less often
The city of Amsterdam is testing a new self-closing trash can design intended to prevent litter caused by people searching for deposit bottles. While early observations on the Damrak show the new bins...
At the Veeking Theater, the audience is close to the action: Recognition at the play ’Papa’
The Veeking Theater's latest production, 'Papa,' explores challenging themes while incorporating humor to create a relatable experience for its audience. The play continues the theater's tradition of ...
Drive-in cinema cancelled, but films shown at many other unique locations in Wijk aan Zee
The first edition of the BEU film festival was held in Wijk aan Zee, though the drive-in cinema event was cancelled due to heavy rain. Visitors were still able to watch films at several other unique v...
Ten goals scored as dust settles on RCH-VEW derby: 'Maybe this finally brings some peace'
A high-scoring local football derby between RCH and VEW ended in a 5-5 draw on Saturday. The match at the RCH sports complex was praised for its intensity, with both teams earning a single point after...
Taffarel Asinga (22) stays at RCH for one more year; dreams of moving up after excellent derby performance against VEW
Taffarel Asinga, a 22-year-old player for RCH, has decided to stay with the club for another year despite his aspirations to advance to a higher level. His commitment follows an impressive performance...
Older unemployed hit hard by increase in retirement age
The Dutch government's plan to raise the state pension age is creating significant difficulties for older unemployed individuals who struggle to find new work. Despite the requirement to work longer, ...
Getting to work: searching for a better word for summer time and caravan
Following a successful call to replace English loanwords with Dutch terms, the author is now asking readers for help with more challenging words like 'zomertijd' and 'caravan'. The initiative encourag...
Progressive Netherlands reports 1,500 registrations after two days
The new political party Progressief Nederland (PRO) received 1,500 registrations within the first two days of its launch. Party leader Jesse Klaver announced the name of the group, which will see the ...
Have you seen Luke or Orion? Two pets missing in Haarlem
Two pets named Luke and Orion were reported missing in Haarlem last week. Local residents are being asked to provide any information that might help locate the animals.
Heemskerk residents tackle massive compost pile
Residents of Heemskerk, Castricum, and Uitgeest were offered free compost on Saturday to mark National Compost Day. The giveaway serves as a token of appreciation for citizens' efforts in separating o...
Sit down eighteen times at the Bench Parade in Heemskerk
The 'AlleTijd' newspaper supplement features a 10.5-kilometer walking route in Heemskerk known as the Bench Parade. The trail highlights eighteen unique artistic benches, sixteen of which are currentl...
House hunters undeterred by war in Iran and rising energy prices: ‘You have no control over it anyway’
During the NVM Open House Day, home seekers in the Haarlem region reported that they remain undeterred by rising energy prices and geopolitical conflicts. Prospective buyers expressed that since these...
Max Verstappen seriously considering Formula 1 exit after 2026: crucial weeks ahead
Max Verstappen is reportedly considering a departure from Formula 1 after the 2026 season following a difficult start to the sport's new era. The Red Bull driver has faced poor race results and mounti...
Haarlem wins again after eight-match drought: ‘We knew deep down it was necessary’
Haarlem secured a 14-57 victory against bottom-placed BRC, ending an eight-match winless streak in the rugby ereklasse. Coach Robbie Coetzee's team now sits in ninth place with six rounds remaining in...
Substitute Arno Dijkstra scores twice for HBC in 'crazy' finale to no avail: 'It seemed everyone had already given up'
Substitute Arno Dijkstra scored two goals for HBC during a dramatic final phase in a match against AFC'34. Despite Dijkstra's late efforts to close the gap after HBC conceded three quick goals, the te...
Hoofddorp fails to overcome stubborn bottom side: 'This is telling of where we are at the moment'
Hoofddorp suffered a 3-2 defeat against relegation-threatened Odin’59 at Sportpark Assumburg. Despite playing dominantly, coach Jurg Smeets' team failed to secure any points in a result that reflect...
De Krommert was filled in long ago: its original course is still clearly visible
The Amsterdam waterway De Krommert, once a vital link between the Kostverlorenvaart and Admiralengracht, remains a visible part of the city's landscape despite being filled in decades ago. The area re...