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Tonight on TV: This well-known Haarlemmer cycles through India with his childhood friend

Haarlem resident Joshua Nolet features in the new television program The Bicycle Race, airing tonight. The show follows Nolet and a childhood friend as they embark on a cycling journey through India.

Climate activists protest against 'dark side' of Haarlem Flower Parade

Extinction Rebellion is conducting peaceful protests during the Haarlem Flower Parade to raise awareness about the use of pesticides in flower cultivation. Activists organized a "bee march" and gagged...

Titanic survivor's life jacket sells for nearly 770,000 euros

A life jacket worn by first-class Titanic passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli has been sold at auction for 670,000 pounds, nearly 770,000 euros. Francatelli was one of 700 survivors who escaped the ship...

Actor Daan Buringa plays role in Joe Speedboot that subtly parallels his own life: 'I have never really mourned things'

Actor Daan Buringa plays a role in the film 'Joe Speedboot' that reflects his personal struggle with a rare muscle disease affecting his voice. The 24-year-old actor seeks to continue performing and m...

Justin Theroux becomes a father: 'We are so in love'

Actor Justin Theroux and his wife Nicole Brydon Bloom have announced the birth of their first child, a baby boy. The couple shared the news on Saturday by posting a photo of the newborn on Instagram.

Banned in Haarlem but happening anyway: Reserving sidewalk spots for King's Day. Residents warn: 'We’re standing here ourselves'

Residents in Haarlem are increasingly reserving sidewalk spaces for King's Day flea markets ahead of time, despite official city prohibitions. On the Raamvest, locals have begun using handmade signs t...

Mocro Maffia actor Marouane Meftah gets married

Actor Marouane Meftah, known for his role in the series Mocro Maffia, has announced his marriage on Instagram. On Sunday, he shared photos featuring his bride's diamond ring and his own silver wedding...

Wouter Klootwijk wonders: why must there be playground equipment on a beach?

Columnist Wouter Klootwijk questions the necessity of installing playground equipment on beaches in his latest weekly column. He also discusses the selection of shovels available in stores and argues ...

Exhibition on Heemskerk during World War II opens in town hall. 'History must continue to be told'

An exhibition detailing the history of Heemskerk during World War II has opened at the local town hall, organized by the Historische Kring Heemskerk. The display, which includes vintage military vehic...

Back then: This is what the Rokin looked like in the 1930s

This article presents historical imagery of the Rokin in Amsterdam as it appeared during the 1930s. It reflects on a quieter era for the street before it became a major hub for thousands of modern tou...

Scouting is popular and facing waiting lists. What’s the magic? ‘You make friends for life here’

Scouting remains highly popular in 2026, yet nearly half of all groups are facing significant waiting lists due to a critical shortage of volunteers. The article examines the enduring appeal of the mo...

Hillegom turns out for annual flower festival. ‘Parade remains the moment everyone comes out again’

The annual Bloemencorso Bollenstreek flower parade attracted large crowds to the center of Hillegom on Saturday. Spectators lined the streets to watch the floral displays, marking a major community ev...

Million spectators line the route for Bollenstreek Flower Parade

Approximately one million people gathered on Saturday to watch the Bollenstreek Flower Parade as it traveled from Noordwijk to Haarlem. The procession featured fifteen floral floats and dozens of othe...

Everyone frustrated by draw between AFC’34 and Hoofddorp

A football match between AFC’34 and Hoofddorp in Alkmaar ended in a 2-2 draw, leaving both teams disappointed with the final result. The home team conceded a late equalizer in stoppage time, while t...

Nurlaila Karim: 'One glass of wine and I’m on fire'

Musical actress Nurlaila Karim shares her personal experiences with menopause and aging in an interview with Mezza magazine. She discusses her physical changes and challenges the perception that she h...

Velsen disappoints with draw against HBOK and still lives between hope and fear

Velsen settled for a draw against HBOK, leaving the team unable to close the gap on the league's title candidates. Despite maintaining an unbeaten streak for several months, the club remains in a prec...

In the chilly hall of the KunstRAI, these artists create a warm maze for their art

Lisanne van Sadelhoff: ‘There is one thing worse than losing your dog: losing someone else’s’

Journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff shares an anecdote in her weekly column about the stress of spending a weekend in Spain. She reflects on the responsibility of looking after another person's pet, sugg...

Watch live: Flower parade travels through North Holland

The annual Flower Parade is currently traveling through North Holland with fifteen floral floats heading toward Haarlem. Thousands of spectators have gathered to witness the event, which is being broa...

The international dance career of Kirsten de Vos (27) from Haarlem: choreography for Zara Larsson and Tinashe, and dancer in Becky G music video

Haarlem-born dancer and choreographer Kirsten de Vos has achieved international success, recently appearing in a music video for American pop star Becky G. The 27-year-old artist's portfolio also incl...

Pope Leo denounces exploitation of Africa for raw materials

Pope Leo strongly condemned the exploitation of African nations for their natural resources during his visit to oil-rich Angola. He stated that the continent is a victim of despots and tyrants who fai...

Deaf Foundation marks 50th anniversary: "Here I can communicate comfortably in my own language"

The Stichting Welzijn Doven Amsterdam (SWDA) celebrated its 50th anniversary this weekend at its community center on the Stadhouderskade. Founded in 1976 to unify various deaf associations, the organi...

Cows at Het Kooghuis perform their 'cow dance' again: children from Uitgeest cheer along the fence

Cows at Het Kooghuis in Uitgeest were released into the pasture for the first time this season after the ground became dry enough for grazing. Local children gathered along the fence to cheer as the a...

Ye also not welcome in Switzerland: FC Basel cancels concert

Swiss football club FC Basel has cancelled a scheduled concert by American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, at their stadium. The decision follows ongoing controversy surrounding the artist's ...

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What do you call a woman who loses her best friend? Yanaika Zomer has no word for it

Journalist and poet Yanaika Zomer explores the emotional impact of losing a best friend in her latest column, noting the lack of a specific term for such a person. The piece comes as Zomer, who is the...

Justin Bieber scores with old hits thanks to Coachella but won't profit from it

Justin Bieber's older hits are climbing the charts following his viral Coachella performance where he was seen using a laptop on stage. Despite the surge in popularity, the singer will not financially...

Father of the inspiration for Super Mario turns out to be named Luigi: 'Pure coincidence'

Research has revealed that the father of Mario Segale, the namesake for Nintendo's Mario, was actually named Luigi. This discovery suggests that the naming of Mario's brother in the video game series ...

Jordi Cruijff leans toward Spanish coach: Who is the best fit for Ajax?

Technical director Jordi Cruijff is reportedly favoring a Spanish manager to take over as the next head coach of Ajax. The club is currently searching for a candidate capable of addressing its recent ...