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Haarlem men's choir warms up for 200th anniversary spectacle: ‘Really, everyone can sing’

The Royal Haarlem Men's Choir Zang en Vriendschap is preparing a large opera spectacle on the Grote Markt to celebrate its 200th anniversary. The event aims to involve local residents, specifically in...

Honorable mention for Station Wildeman in Nieuw-West from Best Building of the Year jury

Students spend a day at housing association Brederode Wonen: ‘Quite difficult sometimes, with all those difficult words’

As part of the JINC Baas van Morgen initiative, 11-year-old students Kiyana and Yassin spent a day shadowing management at the Brederode Wonen housing association in Bloemendaal. While the students en...

What Oranje fans, experts and opponents expect from the Netherlands at the World Cup

Fans, experts, and international visitors in Amsterdam shared their predictions for the Netherlands' performance in the upcoming World Cup. While international supporters express skepticism regarding ...

Lego launches building set with over 12,000 pieces: Sagrada Familia is largest set ever

Lego has announced its largest building set to date, a replica of the Sagrada Familia cathedral featuring 12,060 pieces. Aimed at architecture enthusiasts, the massive kit allows builders to recreate ...

Politics on the Amstel: Is the coalition agreement really that left-wing and what is Esmah Lahlah doing in Amsterdam?

The new coalition agreement between Pro Amsterdam and D66 introduces policies such as increased parking fees and a reduction in civil servants while notably canceling plans for a new erotic center. Th...

Guus Offerhaus follows coach Anthony Correia and signs with FC Utrecht

Defender Guus Offerhaus has signed with FC Utrecht for the upcoming season, joining the club on a free transfer from Telstar. He follows coach Anthony Correia to the new team.

It is good that Pavilion Witte Huis must go

The publication is seeking reader feedback on a proposition regarding the removal of Paviljoen Witte Huis. This request for public opinion is part of a weekly feature on local issues.

Top model Marlijn Hoek (33) recovered from a four-meter fall down the stairs that shattered her face: ‘I definitely thought it would never be okay again’

IJmuiden woman (89) loses €450 in sophisticated home banking scam

An 89-year-old woman in IJmuiden lost over 450 euros after being targeted by a sophisticated bank fraud scam. A criminal posing as a fraud helpdesk employee pressured the victim over the phone and eve...

Pien (3) misses her stolen stuffed bunny Haasie. Who took it from the McDonald’s in Haarlem?

Three-year-old Pien is searching for her stuffed animal, Haasie, which was left behind at a McDonald's in Haarlem-Schalkwijk on May 30. The toy appears to have been taken by a female customer shortly ...

Simplicity, warmth and functionality in an authentic home. ‘We use bottles found in the garden as vases’

Winde and Sérgio have spent ten years renovating and living in their sustainable 1920s home in Hilversum, focusing on reuse and functional design. The couple is now preparing to move on to a new chap...

North Holland Traffic: Delays on A9 after accident during morning rush hour on Friday June 5

An accident on the A9 motorway caused traffic jams between the Kooimeer and Akersloot junctions during the Friday morning rush hour on June 5. Additionally, train services between Haarlem and Hillegom...

Eighth-graders Emin and Mustafa are boss of Port of IJmuiden for a day: 'Until now I was only the boss of my own room'

Grade 8 students Emin and Mustafa from De Sterrenkijker primary school in Beverwijk participated in the 'Boss of Tomorrow' event at Zeehaven IJmuiden. During their day as managers, they learned about ...

Lunching and shopping in the Jordaan with food writer Alison Roman: ‘Instagram has given me a lot, but now it bores me a bit’

Haarlem's Hin family has been among the sailing elite for generations. Jorien (22) hopes to win Olympic gold 108 years after her great-grandfather

The Hin family from Haarlem maintains a multi-generational legacy in elite sailing, starting with an Olympic gold medal win in 1920. Jorien Hin, the great-granddaughter of a former champion, recently ...

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Half of dogs and cats overweight: ‘It’s actually a form of abuse’

Approximately half of all dogs and cats in the Netherlands suffer from overweight, a condition that significantly impacts their health and life expectancy. A veterinarian warns that pet obesity is a s...

Micky Samardzic (1939-2026) coached Edgar Davids, Frank Rijkaard and Roberto Baggio, but made just as much time for amateur footballers: ‘He instilled confidence’

Irresistibly cheesy: where to eat the best pão de queijo in Amsterdam

Ellen and Gerda cycle from Egmond to Prague: 'It took us three weeks, the entire route with GPS'

Ellen and Gerda completed a three-week cycling journey from Egmond aan Zee to Prague using GPS for navigation. Upon their return, the pair opted for a ferry crossing instead of using the locks due to ...

As a child Sjoerd Caspers waited for the organ grinder every week. Now he is on the board of the Barrel Organ Museum

The Draaiorgelmuseum in Haarlem is featured in the newspaper supplement AlleTijd as a unique, volunteer-run museum. Sjoerd Caspers, who has been a fan of barrel organs since childhood, now serves as a...

No trains between Haarlem and Hillegom due to technical investigation

Train services between Haarlem and Hillegom are suspended on Friday morning from 09:45 to 11:15. The disruption is due to a technical investigation being conducted on the tracks.

Relatable! 7 types of people you’ll encounter at campsites near Haarlem

The article identifies seven common types of people typically encountered at campsites, specifically focusing on those located near Haarlem. From dedicated camping professionals to those carrying toil...

FKA twigs on 'dangerous' Ziggo Dome show: 'Like I'm going bungee jumping'

British artist FKA twigs is scheduled to perform her Body High Tour at the Ziggo Dome this Saturday night. She compared the intensity of her dangerous stage stunts to the adrenaline rush of bungee jum...

Son of Tattoo Peter in tears: father's old tattoo machines stolen

Antique tattoo machines belonging to the late legendary artist Tattoo Peter were stolen from his son's studio in De Rijp during a burglary. The victim, Eddy Wertwijn, intended to display the historica...

Jeanne can still exchange her dining chairs after nine years

A woman named Jeanne was permitted to exchange her dining chairs after nine years of use, highlighting consumer rights regarding product longevity. The case addresses whether consumers are entitled to...

Uproar in Saenredam Street over trees replacing parking spaces; tree damaged by 'vandals' with a saw

Controversy has erupted in Saenredamstraat over the installation of container trees on former parking spaces. Although the street's greening was recently celebrated, one of the new trees has already b...

Questions remain after discovery of beheaded swan: ‘Unlikely a stone marten is responsible’

Experts are questioning the theory that a stone marten decapitated a nesting swan found in Velserbroek two weeks ago. Mammal expert Fred Hopman argues that such predators typically consume their prey ...

ABN Amro sees housing market imbalance: millions of single-family homes ‘too many’

ABN Amro reports that the Netherlands has a surplus of millions of single-family homes and needs to drastically change its housing construction strategy. The bank warns of potential vacancies and decl...