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FC Utrecht beats Telstar as Bunnikside chants: ‘Correia is ours. Olé, olé’
FC Utrecht defeated Telstar 4-1, strengthening their position in the Eredivisie play-off race while the relegation-threatened Telstar struggled. The victory was celebrated by Utrecht fans, marking an ...

It feels very special for Guido to care for the Muiderslot collection as a volunteer: 'We remove many cobwebs'
Guido van Meerbeek serves as a volunteer at the Muiderslot castle, where he and his colleagues maintain an extensive historical collection. The team cares for a wide range of items, including painting...

Highly charged match for Anthony Correia: Telstar visits FC Utrecht
Telstar is set to play an away match against FC Utrecht at the Galgenwaard stadium, featuring the return of Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp to the starting lineup. Later today, Ajax will conclude the ma...

Bartje’s Buuf in Santpoort-Noord is promising, original dishes at village bistro (8)
Bartje’s Buuf is a promising new village bistro in Santpoort-Noord that offers original dishes in an accessible setting. Located next to café Bartje in the former 't Palet building, the establishme...
Lottie Hellingman: When you're young you want to be old, and vice versa
Lottie Hellingman is a multi-talented Dutch performer and single mother who reflects on the shifting perspectives of youth and aging. Originally from Middenbeemster, she currently resides in Amsterdam...

Assen art heist suspect made no deal and denies presence at robbery
Bernhard Z., a 35-year-old lead suspect in the Drents Museum art heist, has denied involvement in the robbery and refused to strike a deal with the Public Prosecutor. He maintains that he was not amon...

Not all suspects in Assen art heist reached deal with prosecution
Bernard Z., a 35-year-old suspect in the January 2023 art heist at the Drents Museum in Assen, has not reached a plea deal with prosecutors. He is scheduled to stand trial next week for his alleged in...

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150 years of IJmuiden in photos and postcards: What happened to Bonanzastraatje and the Zeeweg Hospital?
The Historical Circle Velsen is publishing a special magazine edition featuring historic photos and postcards to commemorate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. The collection highlights the area's his...
List of Michelin inspectors’ aliases circulating: ‘Chefs want to help each other’

Robert Vinkenborg reconstructs war history of friend from Hoorn: Hidden past, hidden love
Robert Vinkenborg's new book explores the wartime history of a 19-year-old boy in Amsterdam who fell in love with a Jewish woman in hiding during WWII. The narrative, based on personal letters, follow...

Five reasons why Telstar stays in the Eredivisie (and one why the White Lions might still be relegated)
Telstar has five matches remaining to secure its position in the Eredivisie for the first time since the 1977-1978 season. The article outlines five reasons why the Velsen-based team is likely to avoi...

Kostverloren garden association welcomes nature but must make way for encroaching city
Tuinvereniging Kostverloren, located along the Amstel river near Amsterdam, promotes biodiversity through pesticide-free gardening and the cultivation of native plant species. While the area serves as...

Roxane van Iperen concerned about Big Tech: The business model of major tech platforms is not intended to improve our lives
Author Roxane van Iperen has written the essay 'Ik zie wat ik geloof' for the Month of Philosophy, focusing on the influence of Big Tech on society. She argues that the business models of major tech p...
Mystery: why is there a giant statue of a leg here in East?
A giant statue of a leg located on Polderweg in Amsterdam-Oost has sparked curiosity among local residents and commuters. The massive artwork is a visible landmark for those traveling near Muiderpoort...

Ton Witkamp not angry after assault by group of youths: "I want to have a conversation"
Ton Witkamp was assaulted by a group of approximately fifteen youths in Haarlem on Easter Monday after he confronted one of them for touching his car mirror. Despite suffering injuries including a con...

Length rules must apply to all vessels, including maritime heritage
This weekly proposition invites public feedback on whether maritime length regulations should apply to all vessels, including historical 'sailing heritage' ships. The debate focuses on whether these t...
LIVE Eredivisie | FC Utrecht in race for play-off spot against relegation candidate Telstar
FC Utrecht faces Telstar at the Galgenwaard stadium today as they continue their bid for a European football play-off spot. Despite a recent loss to PSV, manager Ron Jans' team remains in contention a...
LIVE Eredivisie | Ajax visit struggling Heracles, do Amsterdammers keep Champions League in sight?
Ajax travels to Almelo to face bottom-ranked Heracles in an Eredivisie match, aiming to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive after a recent loss to FC Twente. The match is critical fo...

Patrick Zwaanswijk (51) went from Schoten 8 to the Eredivisie: How the basement of amateur football became a springboard for successful years in Australia
Patrick Zwaanswijk, a 51-year-old former professional footballer from Haarlem, rose from the lowest levels of Dutch amateur football to play in the Eredivisie. After being scouted by international clu...

The skûtsje must be cut in half: The Van Dril family's battle over a historic boat fifty centimeters too long
The 116-year-old skûtsje 'Feije' has been forced to leave its mooring at the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem after the municipal harbor service ruled it was 50 centimeters too long. The owners now face a di...
Bart Zeilstra is no longer the Baas B of old, but we can still come along to Diemen-Zuid
Moroccan and Turkish officers felt bullied in Nieuw-West – and so they left

ADO fans celebrate First Division championship in The Hague
ADO Den Haag fans celebrated their club winning the first division championship on Friday night in The Hague. Supporters gathered at the stadium to set off fireworks and green smoke, while cars and sc...

Frank van Leeuwen wins 27th edition of De Slimste Mens
Frank van Leeuwen, the host of Goedemorgen Nederland, has won the 27th season of the Dutch knowledge quiz De Slimste Mens. He emerged victorious in the final round by defeating actress Delilah Warcup-...

Winner of 27th edition of The Smartest Person revealed: 'It was incredibly exciting'
Frank van Leeuwen, presenter of Goedemorgen Nederland, has won the 27th season of the Dutch television quiz De slimste mens. He secured his victory in the final episode against actress Delilah Warcup-...

Theo has been eating blue cheese and pear salads for five years for an artwork in his living room
An Amsterdam resident named Theo has spent the last five years building a large pyramid sculpture in his living room using over 800 empty salad containers. He eats the same blue cheese and pear salad ...

Why are women's circles so popular? ‘We are looking for new rituals’
Women's circles are gaining popularity as a space for connection and the creation of new rituals where participants share intimate life details. Reporter Hedske Vochteloo investigates these gatherings...

Women candidly share menopause experiences in photo book Overgangmakers: ‘With my story I want to show people that more is possible’
Award-winning photographer Marieke Zwartscholten has released a new photobook titled 'Overgangmakers,' featuring the personal stories of 24 women from the Netherlands and Belgium navigating menopause....