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People like Fatima are looking for a kidney, but a shortage of non-Western donors makes it difficult

A shortage of organ and blood donors with non-Western backgrounds in the Netherlands is creating longer waiting lists and fewer successful matches for patients from those communities. The initiative D...

Even better if this obligation also applied to men's football

FIFA has introduced a new regulation for women's football requiring at least one female coach, either as a head coach or assistant, to be present on the team bench. This rule is designed to increase f...

Ambulances of Jewish organization set on fire in London

Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish organization were set on fire in North London on Sunday night. British police are investigating the arson as an antisemitic hate crime.

Toos & Henk - March 23

Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique daily take on current events through the comic strip 'Toos & Henk.' The series is published from Monday to Saturday, with this specific update dated March 2...

Deuce wins Battle of the Bands in Beverwijk’s Great Church: ‘There is a lot of music in this village’

The band Deuce won the Battle of the Bands competition held at the Grote Kerk in Beverwijk, earning a 1,000-euro prize and a performance slot at Bevrijdingsdag IJmond 2026. Maks Wissink was also recog...

'Talento' kicks off with talent show in Delftwijk: 'Don't remember the name of the song, but it's very beautiful'

The Talento Platform celebrated the opening of its new location at the Delftwijk City youth center with a festive talent show on Sunday afternoon. The event featured local musical performances and mar...

Distinguishing between West’s white LEDs and East’s red lights is difficult in the heat of the battle, and Joep’s colorblindness doesn’t help

Ingmar Bruinsma is installing extensive LED strips on the football fields of vv Knollendam to distinguish different sides of the pitch. The use of red and white lights proves challenging for colorblin...

PSV fans remain optimistic after loss to Telstar: 'We'll be champions anyway'

PSV supporters expressed continued confidence in winning the league title despite a 3-1 defeat against Telstar. Fans leaving the stadium early remained optimistic, noting that the loss would not hinde...

Duinwijck win national badminton title after nerve-wracking final against Almere

Duinwijck secured their 29th national badminton title after a narrow victory against Almere in the Eredivisie finals. Following a 4-4 tie, the duo of Debora Jille and Alyssa Tirtosentono won the decis...

Jeroen (54) has chronic liver disease and received a new liver: 'The worst part of all is the loss of control'

Haarlem-based historian and journalist Jeroen van der Kris has authored a book titled 'Het aanbod' about his experiences living with a chronic liver condition and undergoing a transplant. The book exa...

Telstar stuns PSV again: White Lions beat league leaders for the second time

Telstar secured a significant 3-1 victory at home against league leaders PSV in the Eredivisie. This is the second time this season the Velsen-based team has defeated PSV, following an earlier 2-0 win...

Blow for theaters: Intermission beer and wine subject to high VAT rate

The Dutch Supreme Court has ruled that theaters must pay the standard high VAT rate on alcoholic beverages served during intermissions rather than the lower rate. This decision affects all theaters th...

Grannies of Amsterdam gets third season

The reality series De Grannies van Amsterdam has been renewed for a third season, which is scheduled to premiere on NPO Start later this year. Cast members Joanita, Tonneke, Mug, and Lorraine announce...

Injury to Ajax defender Tomiyasu not as bad as feared

Ajax defender Takehiro Tomiyasu's injury sustained during the match against Feyenoord is less severe than initially feared. Manager Óscar García expects Tomiyasu to be available for the Japanese nat...

Najib Amhali filming at jeweler in IJmuiden: ‘A bit of a stir every now and then is nice’

Actor and comedian Najib Amhali was in IJmuiden on Sunday to film scenes for an upcoming cinema movie at Juwelier Ris. The production at the Marktplein drew significant attention, providing a lively c...

LIVE Eredivisie | Ricardo Pepi fails to put PSV ahead, Telstar captain keeps his team in the game

PSV is facing Telstar in an Eredivisie match, looking to avenge a previous loss against the team earlier this year. While PSV's Ricardo Pepi missed an opportunity to take the lead, Telstar's captain h...

Feyenoord and Ajax draw in De Kuip

Feyenoord and Ajax played to a 1-1 draw during their match at the De Kuip stadium. The game ended without a winner as both teams managed to score one goal each.

Feyenoord maintain five-point lead over Ajax after late penalty in lackluster Klassieker

The 201st edition of the Klassieker between Ajax and Feyenoord ended in a 1-1 draw. This result allows Feyenoord to maintain a five-point lead over Ajax in the league standings.

Telstar with Hetli instead of Thorisson against PSV. Icelander injured for clash against Eindhoven side

Telstar will feature Soufiane Hetli in attack for Sunday's match against PSV, as he replaces the injured Nokkvi Thorisson. Manager Anthony Correia will also be without midfielders Nils Rossen and Joch...

LIVE Eredivisie | Moder equalizes for Feyenoord against Ajax from penalty after clumsy Fitz-Jim foul

Feyenoord and Ajax are currently tied 1-1 during the final stages of their Eredivisie match at De Kuip. Jakub Moder scored the equalizer for Feyenoord from a penalty kick following a foul by Ajax play...

ESPN apologizes after showing commercial break during Feyenoord-Ajax

Sports broadcaster ESPN has apologized for airing an accidental commercial break during the high-profile Eredivisie match between Feyenoord and Ajax. The network stated that the incident was the resul...

LIVE Eredivisie | Steur puts Ajax ahead in De Klassieker at De Kuip, Sterling replaced by Sauer

During the second half of the Eredivisie match known as 'De Klassieker,' 18-year-old talent Sean Steur scored to give Ajax a 1-0 lead at De Kuip. The match continues as Ajax maintains their advantage ...

LIVE Eredivisie | Second half underway at De Kuip, Ueda heads just wide

The second half of the Dutch Eredivisie match between Feyenoord and Ajax, known as 'De Klassieker,' is underway at the Kuip stadium. The first half remained relatively quiet with few scoring opportuni...

Grand pianos stood where trucks normally unload at the Ragged Music Festival

Parkwijk pioneers look back: from flowers to hot tubs at Beatrixplein

Koos and Hannah Sijm reflect on their history as pioneering business owners at the Beatrixplein shopping center in Haarlem-Oost. The couple opened their flower shop, Floriade, in 1960 within the then-...

LIVE Eredivisie | Feyenoord nearly take the lead after ten minutes, Mokio heads ball off the line

The 201st edition of the Klassieker between Feyenoord and Ajax has begun in the Dutch Eredivisie. Following a festive send-off for the Ajax team bus, the match saw an early scoring attempt by Feyenoor...

Special find in construction skip leads to exhibition on wartime Jewish students

History teacher Cees Koole discovered WWII-era school records in a construction container at Amsterdam's Spinoza Lyceum, detailing the forced departure of 39 Jewish students. His research into their f...

Jan Slagter and the SBS6 newsreader turn out to be amazingly good at lying

Ajax women return to top three after victory at NAC Breda

The Ajax women's football team has returned to the top three of the Eredivisie following a 3-2 victory over NAC Breda. The Amsterdam-based club secured the win during a catch-up match held in Etten-Le...

LIVE Eredivisie | Kalou, Guidetti and Bijlow support Feyenoord in Klassieker, Weghorst starts as striker for Ajax

Former Feyenoord players Justin Bijlow, Bonaventure Kalou, and John Guidetti are attending 'De Klassieker' at De Kuip to support their team against rivals Ajax. Ajax fans cheered their team's bus on t...