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From Haarlem to the sun by train: how to travel to these summer destinations

More travelers are choosing to take the train from Haarlem to sunny European destinations this summer to avoid airport queues and luggage restrictions. The article highlights how convenient rail route...

Fewer people buying homes in their own municipality and moving further away

The share of homebuyers purchasing a property within their own municipality is decreasing as rising prices force them to look elsewhere. This trend is particularly evident in the western part of the N...

CBS: Slightly fewer Dutch people volunteering

According to a CBS study of nearly 8,000 people, approximately half of the Dutch population participated in volunteer work in 2025. While participation levels are comparable to pre-pandemic 2019 figur...

Alderman refuses to use ferrets against rats: "Less animal-friendly"

Amsterdam Alderman Alexander Scholtes has rejected a proposal to use ferrets for rat control, arguing that current trapping methods are more animal-friendly and cost-effective. The city plans to prior...

Favamole makes dips from special beans: 'Also good for the soil'

Favamole founder Edwin Sander produces sustainable dips using unique beans that are beneficial for soil health. The company focuses on a mission-driven approach to food production and environmental su...

'New style' DekaMarkt store opens with old logo due to nesting pigeon above entrance: 'Nature has its own schedule and we are happy to adapt'

The DekaMarkt branch in Velserbroek opened its renovated store on June 18 while temporarily retaining its old logo sign. Management decided to delay the installation of the new branding to avoid distu...

The Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco expecting second child

The Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco and her partner Tom Pelphrey have announced they are expecting their second child. The couple shared the news on Instagram, including photos that revealed the b...

Scorching hot patio tiles? Solution: less stone and more greenery. ‘Plants provide shade and cooling’

Farmer Tom addresses a reader's problem regarding dark patio tiles that become dangerously hot in the sun. He suggests that reducing the amount of stone and adding more greenery can provide necessary ...

High school students find out if they passed and fly the flag

Over 182,000 high school students in the Netherlands are receiving their final exam results this Thursday. Those who pass traditionally celebrate by hanging a flag with their school bag, while others ...

Big screens on terraces for Dutch matches, here is where to watch the World Cup in Haarlem: ‘We’re going to go all out again this year’

Hospitality venues in Haarlem are preparing for the World Cup by installing large screens on terraces for the Dutch national team's matches. On Sunday, fans can gather at locations like the Botermarkt...

Homeless Roxanne (23) signs 'totally unexpected' lease and leaves basement storage in Zeewijk: 'I can look forward again'

Roxanne, a 23-year-old woman who had been living in a storage unit in IJmuiden, has signed a rental contract for her own apartment. After weeks of sleeping on a concrete floor, she is now moving into ...

All your empty bottles and cans gone at once: Rataplan Heemskerk now has a bulk deposit machine

Rataplan Heemskerk has introduced a new bulk deposit machine that allows customers to return all their empty bottles and cans at once. This initiative aims to simplify the recycling process for sustai...

What to say and what to avoid when a teenager fails their exams: ‘You didn’t put much effort in, did you?’

Pedagogue Marina van der Wal provides advice for parents on how to support teenagers who have failed their exams. She highlights what to say and what comments to avoid during this difficult time, emph...

Ten washing machines for 1,200 students at Spinoza Campus in Southeast – and they’re often broken: ‘It’s survival here’

With one bingo card, the creators of the Eberhardjes and Dolly Bellefleur want to showcase all 170 nationalities of Amsterdam

Brasserie Chez Van Rijn is shamelessly Instagrammable, the new Theatercafé in the Stopera is deliberately not: two Amsterdam cafes, two visions for interior design

The Woman with the Beard opens in Pakhuis de Zwijger restaurant: ‘What many people don’t know: rendang is a cooking method, not a dish’

Actress Roos Smit’s (36) house hunt: ‘I have no ambition to find a relationship, so I can’t look with a partner’

David Harbour confirms conflict with Stranger Things co-star Millie Bobby Brown

Actor David Harbour confirmed that he and his 'Stranger Things' co-star Millie Bobby Brown have had disagreements, which he likened to a family conflict. He made the comments during a recent interview...

Tallon Griekspoor still without a coach at Libéma Open, but that’s about to change: ‘He sends me videos of Djokovic and Sinner at night’

Tallon Griekspoor defeated Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round of the Libéma Open while competing without a coach on-site. Following Wimbledon, the Dutch world number 41 will begin working wit...

A dignified farewell: ‘Vintage Bags & Jewelry’ in Haarlem opens twice more after sudden death of owner Ida

The shop 'Vintage Tassen & Sieraden' in Haarlem will open for two final days this month following the sudden death of its owner, 75-year-old Ida Bisschop. Her daughter, Sanne van Hilten, is organizing...

Fishmonger Nico Waasdorp sells Dutch new herring for one guilder in swipe at rivals charging four euros

Fishmonger Nico Waasdorp from IJmuiden is selling Dutch herring for one guilder on June 16, the official start of the season. This campaign serves as a playful protest against the sharp rise in herrin...

Obstacle course, scavenger hunt and fruit attract dozens of children to Outdoor Play Day at De Ark in Heemskerk: 'When you say the word bouncy castle, they go crazy'

Dozens of children gathered at De Ark in Heemskerk for National Outdoor Play Day on Wednesday afternoon. Organized by Team Sportservice and students from the Hogeschool van Amsterdam, the event featur...

Haroon Ali: 'I am a hypocritical animal lover'

Haroon Ali reflects on his desire to return to vegetarianism, admitting that he previously gave up the lifestyle due to convenience despite being an animal lover. He notes that having successfully avo...

Billy Ray Cyrus used turbulent period as inspiration for new album

Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus discusses his new album, 'The Hill,' which was inspired by a recent turbulent period in his personal life. In an interview with People, the 64-year-old artist shared tha...

OBS de Zeester in Beverwijk holds biennial sponsored run for Spieren voor Spieren: 'I run across the square, I walk around the school'

Students from OBS De Zeester primary school in Beverwijk held their biennial sponsor run to raise money for the charity Spieren voor Spieren. One notable participant was five-year-old Sjef, who comple...

From matcha to difficult conversations: students candid about mental health

Social Work students at Nova College in Haarlem organized a "Mental Strength" event during Mental Health Week to foster open dialogue about emotional well-being. Featuring speakers like model Loiza La...

Person injured in North accident, driver arrested for driving under the influence

A collision between two cars on the Verlengde Stellingweg in Amsterdam Noord resulted in one person being hospitalized this afternoon. The driver of the other vehicle was arrested on suspicion of driv...

Quirk of nature: No official opening for Pieter Vermeulen Museum after wind blows away unveiling sheet

After a long search for a suitable location, the Pieter Vermeulen Museum opened its new building on Doorneberglaan in IJmuiden on Wednesday. Although strong winds blew away the unveiling cloth before ...

'We all feel lost sometimes': Philip Kniese (22) distributes thousands of cards to connect people

Twenty-two-year-old Philip Kniese has secretly distributed thousands of credit-card-sized cards across the Netherlands over the past two years to support people feeling isolated. The cards feature the...