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Major disappointment for Nibbixwoud after missing out on national title: Very bitter

The handball team SEW from Nibbixwoud narrowly missed out on the Dutch national championship title after losing by a single point to V.O.C. Amsterdam. The loss resulted in the cancellation of planned ...

Bronze for gymnast Slooff on floor at World Challenge Cup

Nineteen-year-old Dutch gymnast Floor Slooff secured a bronze medal in the floor exercise final at the World Challenge Cup in Varna, Bulgaria. She finished in third place with a score of 12.800, trail...

Telstar starts offensively in key clash against Heracles; Soufiane Hetli replaces injured Tyrone Owusu

Telstar is adopting an offensive lineup with three attackers for their critical Eredivisie match against Heracles Almelo. Soufiane Hetli replaces the injured Tyrone Owusu in a game that could secure t...

LIVE | Ajax again with Dolberg up front against FC Utrecht, Gloukh also starts

Ajax start with Dolberg and Gloukh against FC Utrecht

Ajax has selected Kasper Dolberg to start as striker in their home match against FC Utrecht. Dolberg was chosen over Wout Weghorst, who missed the previous game against PSV due to illness.

Researcher on Vondelpark fatbike ban: Fatbikes are the scapegoats of the traffic debate

'Excellent connection' Schipholweg continues to change: from Tour de France to Haarlem Spaarnepoort public transport hub

The Schipholweg in Haarlem-Oost, which opened in July 1954, has served as a vital link between Haarlem and Schiphol Airport for decades. Originally hosting the Tour de France just before its official ...

Video | Rihanna gets children's drawing tattooed on her leg

Yanaika Zomer on her first novel: 'I didn't want readers to think: it's logical she cheats, her husband is a dick'

Columnist Yanaika Zomer has released her debut novel, "Heremietdagen," which follows a protagonist navigating her mother's dementia and the sudden death of a secret lover. The book explores the comple...

A mysterious bunker, natural beauty and monuments around Bergen aan Zee

The weekend supplement AlleTijd features an 8.6-kilometer walking and cycling route exploring the natural beauty and monuments around Bergen aan Zee. The trail guides visitors through local landscapes...

Maverick Jan fights for his waterfront palace. ‘There’s always something happening here. Who else has this in the Netherlands?’

Jan Bais, a 75-year-old resident of IJmuiden, is fighting to remain in his unique waterfront home after converting a houseboat into a structure on steel beams. The local municipality wants him to vaca...

Christina Curry expecting a girl

Christina Curry, the daughter of Patricia Paay, announced on Saturday that she is expecting a baby girl. She shared the news with her followers on Instagram by posting footage from a gender reveal eve...

This Haarlem local moved to Thailand fifteen years ago: ‘It still feels like a holiday’

Dave Numan, a former resident of Haarlem, permanently relocated to Thailand fifteen years ago following a vacation. He transitioned from his life in the Netherlands to one surrounded by Thai street fo...

It's not Jamai Loman's fault, but The House of Hide and Seek is incomprehensible TV

Eva zu Beck quit her dream job to travel: ‘Family and friends said it was reckless’

Adventurer and National Geographic host Eva zu Beck discusses her decision to leave a conventional career path to pursue a life of travel and mountain living. In an interview with Mezza magazine, she ...

Liberation festivals, Sumit's favorites, cow watching and more news from the past week

This article explores the history and architectural features of the Torensluis bridge, explaining its unusual width and the large square marked on the ground. It is featured as part of a weekly news r...

Review: Olivia Dean lands in the Ziggo Dome not in a made bed but in a kingsize bed with super soft pillows

Dua Lipa sues Samsung over photo on television packaging

Singer Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung for using her image on television packaging without her permission or payment. The singer is seeking $15 million in damages for the unauthorized use...

Celine Cairo: ‘I worked hard for it, but I can make a living from my music’

Singer-songwriter Celine Cairo discusses her career as an independent artist, noting that she has successfully avoided record labels to retain her earnings. Known for her hit 'Hibernate,' the 35-year-...

Majority of musicians cannot make a living from music: financial uncertainty makes artists less likely to buy a home

A recent study reveals that the majority of pop musicians in the Netherlands struggle financially, with nearly half earning less than 5,000 euros net annually from their music. This financial instabil...

It sounds crazy, but it’s ‘hip’: running a marathon without training. ‘People are egging each other on, like: look how tough I am’

Running long distances like marathons without proper training has become a popular trend driven by social media influencers despite the physical risks. Experts are questioning the wisdom of this behav...

'As a victim, you are left with your trauma even after the bruises fade', Edam photographer Leen Fleuriot raises awareness for violence against women

Edam-based photographer Leen Fleuriot is using analog photography to raise awareness about the lasting trauma of violence against women. Her project aims to highlight the psychological impact on victi...

Wietske and Ben form a band, but also work in construction and journalism: 'Musicians should take a stand against low rates'

Members of the band Jacht, who reside in Amsterdam and Haarlem, discuss the financial challenges of balancing their music careers with professional work in construction and journalism. They argue that...

Wouter Klootwijk on what modern diners really want: ‘We still think for ourselves occasionally, but a lot is thought for us’

In his weekly column, Wouter Klootwijk discusses the expectations of modern restaurant guests and how the hospitality industry often makes choices for them. He specifically focuses on the role of mayo...

Follow the journey of drinking water with the Duin en Dorst podwalk: Waternet releases free interactive walk

Waternet has released a new interactive podwalk titled "Duin en Dorst," which guides walkers through the three-month journey of drinking water. The free audio tour provides educational insights into t...

Harry Styles fans volunteer in exchange for tickets

Approximately 200 Harry Styles fans are volunteering for the Salvation Army in Amsterdam in exchange for tickets to the singer's upcoming record-breaking concert series at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Thr...

What’s wrong? ‘After a long and caring life, we have had to say goodbye to...’

A reader has pointed out a common grammatical error in Dutch funeral notices where the phrasing incorrectly attributes a long life to the survivors instead of the deceased. This mistake often occurs d...

Zwanenburg champions again with help from Ouderkerk

Zwanenburg secured the championship and promotion to the third class following a 0-0 draw against Hertha. The title was confirmed after their rival, Urban Talent, lost 3-2 to Ouderkerk.

How a pearl necklace making course in Japan changed 66-year-old Marja's life: Now she is at the Hillegom art market

66-year-old artist Marja is showcasing her pearl necklaces at the Montmartre 2026 art market in Hillegom after learning the craft in Japan. The event seeks to connect local artists with each other and...

Wildfires once only ruined Dutch peace of mind in Southern Europe, but now it’s our turn, says Lisanne van Sadelhoff

Lisanne van Sadelhoff explores the changing perception of forest fires, which the Dutch previously viewed as a distant problem encountered only during vacations in Southern Europe. She argues that wil...