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Painful to feel that Groningen dominated us

Telstar suffered a 0-2 home defeat against FC Groningen, with coach Anthony Correia admitting the visitors were superior throughout the match. The loss follows a significant 3-1 victory for Telstar ov...

Tourists pack city center at Easter: Half-hour wait for a sandwich and an hour for fries

During the Easter weekend, Amsterdam's city center saw massive crowds and long queues at popular social media food spots, with some tourists waiting over an hour for fries. Meanwhile, many visitors to...

Jade Kops is afraid every night she won't wake up: 'Give me time'

Nineteen-year-old social media personality Jade Kops shared an emotional "letter to her tumor" on Instagram, expressing her nightly fear of not waking up. In the post, she candidly describes the psych...

Hundreds of children search for the golden egg near Haarlem-Spaarnwoude station: 'By the end of the day you don't hear them anymore, except when it's about Easter eggs'

Hundreds of children and their families gathered at the Playground near Haarlem-Spaarnwoude station last weekend to participate in an Easter egg hunt. The event featured three hundred hidden eggs and ...

Soesja wrote a book about mourning her drowned brother Sam: "Talk about it, it helps"

Soesja van Grondelle has authored a book titled "Sam, ik neem je altijd mee" detailing her grief after her brother Sam drowned in Amsterdam's IJ river in October 2023. Through her writing and social m...

Skiing or skydiving solo: Yany (Jan) Visser (1947-2026) proved that limitations do not have to be boundaries

Yany (Jan) Visser, who lost his sight at the age of 12, passed away last Saturday at the age of 78 after a long illness. Throughout his life, he defied physical limitations by engaging in adventurous ...

Bucharest judge lifts preventive measures against Andrew Tate

A court in Bucharest has lifted all restrictive measures against Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan as they await trial in Romania for human trafficking and organized crime. The brothers, known for t...

This political scientist explains the rise of the far-right: ‘My father wasn’t a racist’

Political scientist Catherine de Vries investigated her family history to understand the rise of radical-right parties and why voters choose anti-migration groups like the PVV. Her research seeks to e...

Vios thwarts Hillegom, but 11th-placed side remains unconcerned in the danger zone

Hillegom's five-match unbeaten streak came to an end after they were unable to break through against Vios. Despite currently being in the danger zone, Vios manager Hans Schakel remains confident and s...

Presenters Tim Senders and Kiki Bosman expecting first child

Dutch presenters Tim Senders and Kiki Bosman announced on Monday that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the news via an Instagram video capturing the moment Senders was ...

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...

London festival that booked Ye loses another sponsor

The London-based Wireless Festival has lost beverage supplier Diageo as a sponsor, following a similar withdrawal by Pepsi. These departures occur after the festival announced rapper Ye as a headliner...

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...

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...

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...

Did Willem van Hanegem intentionally cause the periodic friction with Harry Mens?

Crew halts work on action film after actor Jonathan Majors falls from window

Crew members of an action film starring Jonathan Majors have gone on strike following a safety incident on set. The work stoppage was triggered after Majors fell out of a window during filming, raisin...

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...

Savannah Guthrie greeted by fans on return to TV after mother's kidnapping

Savannah Guthrie returned to her hosting duties on NBC's Today show after taking two months off following her mother's kidnapping. Fans gathered outside the studio to support the presenter as she resu...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Is it roasted tomato soup or roastedtomato soup? Just a little more procrastination

Dutch writer Tommy Wieringa recently used the word "procrastineren" in a column, leading to a discussion by the linguistic organization Onze Taal. Despite its complex appearance, the term is officiall...

Trenches, ammunition, steep stairs and exciting stories. History comes to life at IJmuiden Bunker Museum: ‘No real fighting ever took place here’

The Bunker Museum IJmuiden opened its doors to the public for the first time this season on Sunday. Assisted by over thirty volunteers, the museum uses historical bunkers and trenches to preserve and ...

Halle Bailey grateful for women in her life as a single mother

Actress and singer Halle Bailey expressed gratitude for the support system of women helping her raise her two-year-old son as a single mother. In an interview with People magazine, the Little Mermaid ...