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Historical guided tour of Oud-Velsen

A guided historical tour of the village of Oud-Velsen, located along the North Sea Canal, will take place on July 12. The event is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM.

K3 singer Hanne Verbruggen expecting second child

K3 singer Hanne Verbruggen has announced that she is expecting her second child. The 32-year-old shared the news by posting a picture of her ultrasound on Instagram.

Behind every object in Dirk’s (64) house lies a story: Things just cross my path

Frank committed to future of Uitgeest Harmony: 'Every child should actually play an instrument'

Frank Snijder has been a dedicated member of the Uitgeester Harmonie band for over fifty years, playing the trombone. He advocates for music education, expressing his belief that every child should ha...

Royal court releases first images of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit after lung transplant

The Norwegian royal court has released the first images of Crown Princess Mette-Marit since she underwent a lung transplant last month. The footage, shared on Instagram, shows the princess watching a ...

Rijksmuseum attracts young visitors this summer with Toy Story figures

Why does Hudson's Bay still stand on 'our' old V&D building? The letters are annoying

Residents of Haarlem are expressing frustration that the Hudson's Bay signage remains on the former V&D building. The persistence of these letters continues to irritate the local community.

Video | Bruno Mars cycles onto the stage in the ArenA wearing an orange scarf

They change how you look at identity, freedom and the everyday: these 10 creative talents have the chance to showcase their work in Het Parool

VVD council member Dennis Kornet wants Haarlem to stop being the capital of paternalism: 'Snack bar ban? My heart bleeds'

VVD council member Dennis Kornet has called for an end to restrictive policies in Haarlem, such as bans on snack bars. He argues that the city should prioritize entrepreneurial freedom to restore its ...

Video | Gallagher brothers share first footage of Oasis documentary

England terrified of Erling Haaland after Brazil heroics: He gives Norway hope of much more to come

Erling Haaland led Norway to a quarter-final victory against Brazil in the 2026 World Cup by scoring two goals. This performance has silenced critics in England who previously doubted his ability to s...

Doctor Rutger gets the shock of his life: ‘Doctor, are you trying to kill me or something?’ Mr. Jochems asks furiously

Doctor Rutger describes the increasing difficulty of his work as he encounters angry and suspicious patients who often lash out at him. Despite these hostile interactions, he occasionally experiences ...

Footballer Rai Vloet finds new club in South Africa after prison sentence

Dutch footballer Rai Vloet has signed a contract with South African club Cape Town City FC following his prison sentence. The duration of his agreement with the club based in Cape Town remains undiscl...

Royce de Vries 5 years after attack on his father: 'It hurts that he missed so much'

Five years after the assassination attempt on his father, Peter R. de Vries, Royce de Vries shared a message on Instagram reflecting on the significant moments his father has missed. He expressed the ...

Mart Smeets struggled with a question: what feeling should he have when watching the Dutch national team?

Mart Smeets reflects on his complex feelings toward the Dutch national football team following a disappointing performance against Uzbekistan. The article describes the conclusion of the team's activi...

Learning about lupines and street theater with a snack. Castle Garden Assumburg opens its doors for the Vegetable and Herb Day

Kasteeltuin Assumburg will host its annual Vegetable and Herb Day on July 12. The event features educational sessions about lupines, street theater, guided tours of historic fruit trees, and tastings ...

Little entertainment, yet Paulien (69) never gets bored at campsite Klein Hemelrijk: People think I'm crazy, but camping around the corner is great fun

Paulien Buis, 69, enjoys a quiet camping trip at Klein Hemelrijk in Heemskerk, despite being very close to her home. She finds the local camping experience rewarding and relaxing, even though others f...

Museum of the Mind opens pop-up location at Grote Markt in Haarlem

Museum van de Geest is opening a pop-up location at the Vleeshal on the Grote Markt in Haarlem. Starting October 2, the venue will host an exhibition titled 'Outsider Art - 150 years of outsider art i...

Reboot of KRO-NCRV show Ook dat nog! cancelled after just one season

The Dutch consumer program 'Ook dat nog!', a reboot aired by KRO-NCRV, has been canceled after only one season. Broadcaster KRO-NCRV confirmed the decision following reports that the satirical show wo...

Dione de Graaff sat in the harbor of Huizen with a cup of tea instead of in France among the chateaus and vin rouge

Final day at popular and controversial playground of Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg: We are going to miss it terribly

The popular but controversial playground at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg has officially closed after its final day of operation on Sunday. Regular visitors and the operator expressed sadness as they marked...

‘I thought it was a party’: Lubna (51) on the day that changed her life forever

Lubna Abdul, a 51-year-old woman from Hardenberg, shares the traumatic experience of undergoing female genital mutilation at age eight. Due to lasting physical impacts, she has become an activist dedi...

Historical Society remains opposed to new development at Van Merlelaan 23: 'Too many deviations from environmental plan'

The Historische Vereniging Heemstede-Bennebroek is opposing a new construction project at Van Merlelaan 23 in Heemstede. They argued during a hearing that the project deviates significantly from the m...

New walking route through the city center honors pioneers of LGBTQ+ emancipation

A new walking route called the Walk of Pride has been installed in Amsterdam, featuring 52 bronze tiles that honor pioneers of the LGBTQ+ movement. The route serves as a permanent tribute to those who...

Cutting prize money: is it really necessary, Kim Lammers wonders

The ATP is considering significant changes to the men's doubles format at Wimbledon, including a reduction in participants and prize money starting in 2028. These proposed adjustments aim to reallocat...

Millions of euros in jewelry possibly stolen from French museum

An estimated several million euros worth of jewelry was stolen during a break-in at a museum in northeastern France. Authorities are currently assessing the exact value of the stolen goods and investi...

Australian Prime Minister apologizes for sexual comments about Kylie Minogue

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued an apology for inappropriate remarks he made about pop star Kylie Minogue during a podcast appearance. The Prime Minister expressed regret after s...

Four young RFC Haarlem rugby players move to top French clubs: The level of training and playing is so high

Four young rugby players from RFC Haarlem have signed contracts with top French clubs to further their professional development. The athletes, Caleb Hoogstoevenbeld, Bavo Rooyackers, Thygo Reijnders, ...

Toos & Henk - July 6

Cartoonist Paul Kusters illustrates his unique perspective on current events from Monday through Saturday. This specific entry is dated July 6.