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De Jong falls to Zverev in fourth round of Roland Garros

Jesper de Jong's impressive run at Roland Garros came to an end in the fourth round following a straight-sets loss to Alexander Zverev. The 26-year-old Dutch player lost 6-7, 4-6, 1-6 on his birthday,...

Tractor pulling finally back at full throttle after two rained-out editions

The Trekkertrek Fun & Power Festival in Nieuw-Vennep returned successfully this weekend after two years of cancellations due to heavy rain. Participants competed in tractor-pulling challenges under su...

Amsterdam to launch its own port week in June; IJmuiden Port Festival follows a week later

Amsterdam will host its first port week in June to showcase the innovation and accessibility of its harbor as part of the Zeehavendagen. The event aims to demonstrate the relevance of the port and wil...

Central Jewish Consultation threatens legal action over Kanye West

The Central Jewish Consultation (CJO) has threatened legal action if the Dutch government does not impose an entry ban on artist Kanye West, also known as Ye. The organization formally submitted the r...

Mick Jagger hints at new Rolling Stones tour

Mick Jagger expressed his excitement for a future Rolling Stones tour during an interview with BBC Radio 2. The legendary rock band is scheduled to release its 25th studio album, titled "Foreign Tongu...

Hannie Schaft inspires students in Brazil: 'I hear they are thinking about how they can take action themselves'

A graphic novel about Dutch resistance fighters Hannie Schaft and the Oversteegen sisters is inspiring students in Brazil to reflect on activism and resistance. The book's Brazilian creators note that...

Britt regrets choosing an anonymous donor: 'A child needs to know where they come from'

Britt shares her regret over choosing an unknown sperm donor in the new "Donorkindpodcast voor Wensouders," emphasizing that children should know their biological origins. The podcast, created by Este...

Easels & Brushes and Art Route Beverwijk/Wijk aan Zee. 'We skipped the fairies and dragons'

The Ezels & Kwasten and Kunstroute events took place in Beverwijk and Wijk aan Zee over the weekend, celebrating 750 years of market rights in Beverwijk. The festival focused on themes of history, sto...

Behind the scenes at the 406-year-old Van der Eng duck decoy

The 406-year-old Van der Eng duck decoy near Uitgeest is a secluded site featuring a central pond surrounded by reed screens to protect the birds. This historic facility provides a rare look at tradit...

Rod Stewart cancels Las Vegas concerts due to sinus infection

81-year-old singer Rod Stewart has canceled two scheduled concerts in Las Vegas due to a sinus infection. On the advice of his doctors, he is taking a period of rest to recover from the illness.

'We have so much fun in the team': Coach Peter van Dalen sees fun as the secret behind Sparks Haarlem's success

Sparks Haarlem's women's softball team continued their winning streak with two victories against Onze Gezellen on Saturday. Coach Peter van Dalen attributes the team's recent success to the positive a...

Bullet in the Butt: Poignant War Theater at Zandvoorts Museum

The theater production 'Kogel in de Kont' will premiere at the Zandvoorts Museum on Thursday, June 26. The play explores themes of memory, guilt, and the impact of war on ordinary lives through an imm...

Hours in line for a ticket to Madonna, Prince or David Bowie

The article reflects on the nostalgic experience of waiting in long lines at VVV offices to buy concert tickets for legendary artists like Madonna, Prince, and David Bowie. It contrasts this physical,...

Coen Verbraak talks to friends of Clairy Polak about her rich life and lonely death: ‘Dammit Polak, that you’re doing all this on your own’

Haarlem's Oranjestraat still waiting for World Cup fever: "It's not happening yet"

Residents of Oranjestraat in Haarlem report a lack of World Cup fever and traditional orange decorations just two weeks before the tournament begins. While the neighborhood was historically known for ...

Change of director at Cultuurhuis Heemskerk. 'Lowering barriers so everyone can enjoy culture'

After ten years in the role, Director Mirjam du Cloo is departing from Stichting Cultuurhuis Heemskerk. She will be succeeded by Lisa Kraak, who aims to continue the organization's mission of making c...

Video | Security guard struggles to hold back during Bad Bunny concert

Telstar loses another member of technical staff; new coach Henk Brugge to help choose successor

Telstar is seeking a new goalkeeper coach as Rick van der Mast leaves the club to join NAC Breda. Technical manager Peter Hofstede and recently appointed head coach Henk Brugge will collaborate to fin...

Culinary world tour at Wijk en Duin community center: 'I enjoy giving back to the community center'

Approximately 200 visitors attended the Culture Festival at the Wijk aan Duin community center in Haarlem on Saturday. The event featured a variety of international dishes from countries such as Turke...

More than 2,500 artworks from Verwey collection available to view digitally

Over 2,500 artworks and historical objects from the Verwey Museum Haarlem and the Kees Verwey Foundation have been made available for digital viewing. The collection, which includes a wide range of pi...

Sex crime detectives provide a glimpse into their work: ‘If you’ve just been raped, you don’t want a physical exam, but we try to explain the importance of evidence’

Vice detectives Martine and Ilona provide an inside look into their work with the Dutch Team Sexual Offenses, discussing the emotional and professional challenges of investigating sexual crimes. They ...

Over 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities head to Haarlem for major national event: ‘They enjoy their achievement and help fallen opponents’

The Special Olympics National Games Haarlem 2026 will be held from June 12 to 14 across 16 locations in Haarlem, Haarlemmermeer, and Zandvoort. Over 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities are e...

Footballer Cody Gakpo and girlfriend Noa expecting second child

Dutch professional footballer Cody Gakpo and his girlfriend Noa van der Bij have announced they are expecting their second child. The 27-year-old athlete and his partner shared the news with their fol...

Record amount raised during Night against Sexual Violence

Nearly 2,300 participants raised a record-breaking 320,000 euros during the fourth edition of the "Night against Sexual Violence" march in Rotterdam. Organized by Plan International, the event aimed t...

The church service that has lasted 557 days: Aram (22) and his family face arrest and deportation the moment they step outside

The Babayants family has lived inside the Open Hof church in Kampen for 557 days to avoid deportation to Uzbekistan. Volunteers maintain a continuous church service to prevent police from entering, as...

Nel keeps receiving payment reminders for her already paid Museum Card

A customer named Nel is receiving repeated payment reminders for a Museum Card subscription she has already paid for. The Museum Card grants access to over 500 museums across the Netherlands for a sta...

Baking pancakes and rocking in church; André Krul ends Brazilian adventure and sets his sights on Nepal

Dutch goalkeeper André Krul has concluded his football tenure in Brazil and is now preparing for a new professional adventure in Nepal. The move follows the mata-mata quarterfinals, where Krul reflec...

Velsen allows cafes to stay open longer during World Cup, but no extra enforcement

The Velsen city council has approved extended opening hours for catering establishments during the World Cup football tournament. This policy specifically applies to venues that broadcast late-night m...

Disturbances in Paris around Champions League final

Clashes broke out between football fans and riot police in Paris during the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. Several arrests were made, particularly near the Parc des Pr...

Dutch international Teun Koopmeiners proposes to girlfriend just before World Cup

Dutch national football player Teun Koopmeiners has announced his engagement to girlfriend Rosa Schmidt. The proposal took place at Lake Como just two weeks before the start of the World Cup.