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Official opening of De Blokkendoos toy library’s new location in Hoofddorp: ‘Less space, but many positive reactions’

The toy library Speelotheek De Blokkendoos officially opened its new location in the Floriande district of Hoofddorp on Saturday. Moved from the city center to the local library, the facility continue...

Olympia Haarlem crowned first-half season winners after narrow victory

Olympia Haarlem secured the top position for the first half of the season following a narrow victory against their direct competitors, Sparks. The team clinched the lead in the seventh inning of the f...

Neighborhood accuses Haarlem of 'lies and cover-up' over rat infestation

Residents of Haarlem's Kleverpark neighborhood have taken the municipality to court over a persistent rat infestation and alleged lack of transparency regarding the sewer system's condition. While loc...

United/DAVO defeated in nerve-wracking final and relegated to fifth division. 'No one wants to play at that level'

United/DAVO has been relegated to the fifth division after suffering a narrow 3-4 loss to TOS-Actief in a tense playoff final. The defeat has led to uncertainty regarding the future of coach Serdal Su...

Visitors fill the square at Café Bartje until late during Santpoort Square Party

Residents and visitors gathered at the square near Café Bartje this weekend for the Santpoorts Pleinfeest. Despite changeable summer weather, the event saw a large turnout that lasted until late into...

Have you seen Genco, Zacky or Nala? These 15 pets are missing in Haarlem

Fifteen pets, including Genco, Zacky, and Nala, were reported missing in Haarlem over the past week. Local residents are being asked for assistance in locating the missing animals.

Parool pleased with attention for Styles page, considers reprinting

The Amsterdam-based newspaper Het Parool is considering printing extra copies of its Saturday edition following significant interest in a full-page advertisement by Harry Styles. In the handwritten no...

Two men released after arrest at Ye concert in Arnhem

Two men, aged 22 and 24, have been released from custody following their arrest for disturbing public order during a concert by the rapper Ye at the GelreDome in Arnhem. The suspects from Schiedam and...

Children's sports school Fitkidzz Studio in Haarlem to host Special Olympics demonstration event. 'It's important to inspire people'

Fitkidzz Studio in Haarlem has been selected to organize the MATP demonstration sport for the 2026 Special Olympics. Founded by Ardine Schemmekes, the sports school provides a supportive environment f...

Walking through Weesp, a mini Amsterdam with local cookies and boats on the Vecht

This weekly feature from AlleTijd presents a 4.7-kilometer walking route through Weesp, a town often described as a smaller version of Amsterdam. The trail highlights local specialties like "Weesper m...

Haarlem wins at BEP to stay in Overgangsklasse; new champions KIOS end season with victory

Haarlem secured their position in the 'overgangsklasse' with a 13-17 victory over BEP in the final round of the season. Meanwhile, league champions KIOS concluded their campaign with a 21-24 win again...

UNO finishes successful season with promotion to the fourth division: 'With this squad we should be able to compete in the fourth division too'

UNO has secured promotion to the fourth class following a 3-1 victory over Brederodes in the promotion final. Trainer Reave van Egten's team capped off a successful season with the win and expects to ...

VEW miss out on promotion to fourth division after defeat to Opperdoes: 'We never reached our level'

VEW missed out on promotion to the fourth class after suffering a 2-0 defeat against Opperdoes in a final match held in De Rijp. Despite their confidence going into the game, the Heemstede-based team ...

Schiphol travelers bring own sandwiches en masse: air passengers save money on airport food

Many travelers at Schiphol Airport are bringing their own meals to avoid high food prices at the facility's numerous eateries. As the busiest food court in the Netherlands, the airport is working to d...

What every contact lens wearer needs to know, according to ophthalmologist: ‘Bacteria can settle in the surface’

Ophthalmologist Serdar Yavuzyigitoglu provides essential advice for contact lens wearers to prevent bacterial infections and maintain eye health. Given that millions of people in the Netherlands use l...

Schoten thrashes DIO to remain in fourth division: 'We failed to secure an even bigger result'

Schoten secured its place in the fourth class for next season after a dominant 6-0 victory over DIO in a promotion/relegation playoff final. The match, played on neutral ground in Heemstede, results i...

Tangle of age limits and checks in running world for full and half marathons: 'We are not the police'

The death of a 15-year-old girl during a race in Leiden has prompted an investigation into the inconsistent age limits and health regulations for marathons. The study reveals a lack of standardized ru...

Tennis player Lucas to Special Olympics: I think I'll get gold, I hope for silver

24-year-old Lucas Matthes is set to compete in tennis at the Special Olympics National Games held in Haarlem next weekend. Matthes, an ambassador for the event and a former Dutch national champion in ...

Renata Jansen photographs club characters as a tribute to super-volunteers: ‘They seem like a dying breed’

Photographer Renata Jansen has created a series of portraits to honor "super-volunteers" who have dedicated decades of service to their local sports clubs. The project highlights these indispensable i...

Financial stress makes language learning difficult. Welzijn Beverwijk and Socius simplify finances and administration with Totaal

Welzijn Beverwijk and Socius have launched the 'Totaal' program to help individuals simultaneously tackle language barriers and financial stress. The initiative focuses on improving both language skil...

Duffy to perform in UK next month for first time in fifteen years

Welsh singer Duffy has announced she will perform her first UK concert in fifteen years with a secret, intimate show in London on July 5. According to an Instagram post by the singer, the performance ...

Signs were repeatedly missed, and now 70,000 children are out of school: ‘School hadn’t missed her until she posted about chicken nuggets’

The number of children staying home from school in the Netherlands has reached 70,000, with figures continuing to rise each year. While politicians often blame teacher shortages and large class sizes,...

Review: At the Gelredome, Ye shuffles across his globe, alone in the world

Paula forced to pay for useless information session

A woman named Paula was charged for a useless sustainability consultation after being contacted by a scammer posing as an energy provider representative. This incident serves as a warning about fraudu...

Jan swapped Haarlem for Oslo 60 years ago but still dreams of a herring cart

81-year-old Jan Hoogenwerf reflects on his life in Oslo sixty years after moving there from his hometown of Haarlem. Despite his long residency in Norway, he maintains a strong connection to his Dutch...

Road inspector Michiel (31) hit by van: ’I flipped over and lay in the middle of the asphalt’

Rijkswaterstaat is seeking new road inspectors to manage the increasing volume of traffic and incidents on Dutch motorways. The article highlights the experiences of inspector Michiel, who survived be...

Wouter Klootwijk on young people needing to eat more herring: ‘If they don’t start eating fish soon, they won’t even live to be very old’

In his weekly column, Wouter Klootwijk advocates for increased herring consumption among young people, citing its importance for health and longevity. He warns that a lack of fish in their diet could ...

From club night to coffee rave: why young people are ditching bars for morning parties like Rise & Rave in Haarlem

The third edition of the 'Rise & Rave' event will take place on Tuesday, June 9th, at Copper Branch in Haarlem, offering a morning dance party with coffee and croissants before the workday begins. The...

Special training for neighborhood dispute mediators as problems grow more complex

BeterBuren has launched a pilot program in Amsterdam to provide specialized training for volunteer mediators dealing with increasingly complex neighbor disputes involving mental health issues or cultu...

Employees can take time off to pull all-nighters during World Cup

Employees are taking time off to watch World Cup football matches that are broadcast during early morning and late-night hours. Despite these schedule conflicts, employers reportedly do not expect a s...