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Author Marjan Berk passes away at age 93

Author and columnist Marjan Berk has passed away in Amsterdam at the age of 93. Throughout her prolific career, she was known for her work in cabaret, television, and as a writer of numerous books and...

Writer and actress Marjan Berk (93) has died

Going on vacation with a blended family? Here is how to keep it fun: Don’t force it to be perfect

Going on vacation with a blended family can lead to friction and unmet expectations due to the pressure to appear as one happy unit. Experts advise against forcing fun and suggest managing expectation...

8,000 euros for playground renovation in Beverwijk and 4,400 euros for sustainability at Sportclub Velsen: 26,000 euros from Area Fund distributed

The Gebiedsfonds Windpark Spuisluis has distributed 26,000 euros in grants to five local organizations. Among the recipients are a playground in Beverwijk, which received 8,000 euros, and Sportclub Ve...

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No more Ghana or Netherlands at the World Cup. Mark puts his flags away again: They fought hard until the end

Mark Essien removed the Ghanaian and Dutch flags from his balcony in the Netherlands after both teams were eliminated from the World Cup. He watched the final match alongside his children and praised ...

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Call for a free joke: De Kleine Komedie opens the Fun Line

The Amsterdam-based theater De Kleine Komedie has launched a temporary telephone service called the Geinlijn, where callers can listen to jokes told by famous Dutch comedians. Inspired by a similar in...

Call for a free joke: De Kleine Komedie launches the Fun Line

De Kleine Komedie theater in Amsterdam has launched the 'Geinlijn,' a free phone service where callers can listen to jokes told by famous Dutch comedians. Inspired by a 1970s initiative by Max Tailleu...

Petanque tournament for the deaf and hard of hearing: 'In a normal match, you aren't even allowed to talk during play'

The PUK club in Haarlem-Noord hosted its first international petanque tournament specifically for deaf and hard-of-hearing players. Participants followed strict rules requiring silence and stillness d...

Surprise: Confessions II is the strongest Madonna album in 20 years

Young and old run, walk, or help out at the Uitgeest Fun Run: You can do two laps, but that's not how we do things

The Kermisloop Uitgeest is a local running event organized as a prelude to the village's annual fair. Participants of all ages enjoy a casual route through the community that emphasizes camaraderie an...

Last day at Cindy's in The Harbour. Regulars say goodbye to their harborside coffee shop

Coffee house The Harbour, located at the Halkade, has officially closed its doors. On Saturday, regular customers gathered to say goodbye to the owner, Cindy, and enjoy one last cup of coffee before t...

Pszisko Jacobs: From Haarlem anarchist with a bestseller to the funny Grandpa Pito who left us his beautiful family albums

Pszisko Jacobs (1917-1999) was a Dutch-Polish writer, translator, and pacifist anarchist who was once compared to Ernest Hemingway. Beyond his professional achievements, his grandchild remembers him a...

HR department has something ‘fun’ for Katinka (51): ‘I thought it was a summer bonus, but it wasn’t’

Katinka, a 51-year-old employee, shares her negative experience regarding a mandatory company sports day. She recounts feeling overwhelmed by emotions after an unpleasant interaction with her HR depar...

Kylian Mbappé praises teammates for keeping their cool against Paraguay: 'Everyone thought we came to play in tuxedos'

Kylian Mbappé praised his teammates for maintaining their composure during the World Cup match against Paraguay. He noted that despite external perceptions that the team might play casually, they rem...

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Analysts slam Paraguay’s ‘anti-football’ against France at World Cup: ‘Does someone have to hospitalize Mbappé first?’

France successfully avoided being drawn into Paraguay's aggressive and provocative style of play during their 2026 World Cup match. Paraguay employed a defensive strategy characterized by frequent fou...

Kylian Mbappé fires France past stubborn Paraguay from the spot: what you missed at the 2026 World Cup last night

France narrowly defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the match via a second-half penalty kick.

Morocco defeats host nation Canada to reach 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, but loses Ismael Saibari to injury

Morocco reached the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals after defeating host nation Canada 3-0 in their match. Despite the victory, the team suffered a setback as star player Ismael Saibari was forced to lea...

Ten arrests in Rotterdam and Dordrecht following Morocco-Canada match

Police arrested ten people in Rotterdam and Dordrecht following disturbances related to the World Cup match between Morocco and Canada. Authorities confirmed these incidents occurred on Saturday eveni...

News overview: Solange's favorites, Keti Koti and info on World Pride

This news overview highlights the latest events and cultural happenings taking place in Amsterdam. Key topics covered include Solange's favorites, Keti Koti celebrations, and information regarding Wor...

Haarlem Baseball Week just over, but organizers already looking ahead to challenges in Olympic year: 'We need to think carefully about what we can do'

The 32nd edition of the Honkbalweek has concluded, and organizers are already planning for the next tournament. Securing six top teams for the upcoming Olympic year presents a significant challenge th...

Coornhert headmaster becomes rector in Amsterdam, all key figures in trust crisis have now left

Anja Schoots, the former conrector of the Coornhert Lyceum in Haarlem, has been appointed as the new rector of the Damstede Lyceum in Amsterdam. Her departure marks the final exit of all key figures i...

Paul Haenen returns to television as alter ego Margreet Dolman after 14 years

Entertainer Paul Haenen is returning to television after fourteen years as his famous alter ego, Margreet Dolman. His new program, titled Margreet Dolman begrijpt het, will begin airing on Sunday morn...

Míchel makes his debut for Ajax: what stood out during his first match on the bench?

Everything in Mart's (89) home breathes Norway: "I'm supporting them tonight"

Martin Fortgens, an 89-year-old resident of Haarlem, maintains a deep connection to Norway, where he previously lived at the North Cape. Despite living in the Netherlands, his home is filled with Norw...

Wouter Klootwijk on hovering shoppers and dirty frankfurters

Columnist Wouter Klootwijk writes about the experiences of modern shoppers and expresses his dissatisfaction with poor-quality food products. He specifically highlights his disappointment with unappet...

Pokémon Go turns ten, Charlotte (72) has already caught 209,036: 'I do it for the social connections and the exercise'

As the mobile game Pokémon Go celebrates its tenth anniversary, it has transitioned from a temporary craze into a lasting global community. Players like 72-year-old Charlotte continue to use the game...

Learning language and math: lots of money and a little love. It all pays off

Recent international research indicates a significant decline in the language proficiency of Dutch youth. Experts emphasize that investing in language and numeracy skills is essential to address these...