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Forts, strongholds and bunkers: visit them near Haarlem this weekend

The National Defense Heritage Weekend on April 18 and 19 allows visitors to explore various forts, bunkers, and fortifications near Haarlem and throughout the Netherlands. Many participating locations...

Cedric (47) from Haarlem breathes new life into old laptops for people who cannot afford new ones

Cedric de Wijs, a 47-year-old computer enthusiast from Haarlem, restores laptops up to twenty years old for charitable purposes. He installs Linux on the devices to provide functional computers for in...

Actress Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual misconduct

Actress Ruby Rose, known for her roles in Orange Is the New Black and Batwoman, has accused singer Katy Perry of sexual assault. Perry has denied the allegations.

Municipality refuses to intervene in residential parking chaos: Residents must provide their own parking

The Amsterdam municipality has refused to intervene in the parking crisis in the Amstel III district, stating that residents are responsible for securing their own parking spaces. Although residents f...

Exerting effort to relax, with expert help

Accessing professional psychological support requires patience as experts are not immediately available. The article highlights the effort needed to find relaxation and mental health assistance.

Podcast The Foundling: nine days later another baby is found

The podcast 'De Vondeling' explores the 2003 case of Youri, a newborn found abandoned in a trash bag outside an apartment complex in Amsterdam Noord. Despite police investigations and efforts by his f...

Woman arrested for attacking Fleetwood Mac singer Lindsey Buckingham

A 55-year-old woman named Michelle Dick has been arrested for allegedly stalking and attacking former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham for several years. The arrest follows reports from Amer...

Marco Borsato sees life take positive turn again: 'People are approaching me again'

Dutch singer Marco Borsato shared that he is experiencing positive changes in his life and social interactions following the dismissal of a sexual misconduct case against him. During an appearance on ...

Henk and Jelle give lecture on nature in South Kennemerland National Park

Bird experts Jelle van der Helm and Henk Wijkhuisen will give a lecture about the nature of National Park Zuid-Kennemerland on Sunday, April 19. The event is scheduled to take place at the De Vries va...

On this terrace, drink cocktails with Spanish ingredients from sherry to cheesecake crusts

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Flower parade with extra festivities in Heemstede. Talent show as new feature

The Bloemencorso Bollenstreek flower parade will pass through the center of Heemstede this Saturday, featuring additional festivities organized by local retailers. A new talent show has been added to ...

How Nico (68) catches rats with his ferrets: ‘I don’t do crawl spaces’

No known structural problems with damp and mold, says housing association Pré Wonen after council questions about resident complaints

Housing association Pré Wonen has dismissed claims of structural mold and moisture problems in postwar neighborhoods in Beverwijk, following inquiries from the local political party Vrij! Beverwijk. ...

Milia not as harmless as they seem: ‘You must absolutely not squeeze them’

Milia are small, white, hard bumps on the skin that are often mistaken for acne but require different care. Dermatologists advise against squeezing these bumps and explain the proper methods for their...

'We have lost ourselves'. Jolanda van der Heijden from Bloemendaal is silent for much of the day and recommends it to others

Jolanda van der Heijden from Bloemendaal advocates for daily silence and mindfulness to help people reconnect with themselves amidst modern-day pressures. She provides silent walks, mindfulness traini...

Home batteries appeal to solar panel owners. Strong interest in Energiek Velsen meetings

As feed-in compensation for solar power is set to diminish next year, interest in home battery storage has surged among residents in Velsen. Information sessions organized by the local group Energiek ...

Real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis demands rectification from Volt leader Broersen in court

Real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis has taken Volt politician Juliet Broersen to court, demanding a rectification after she compared him to Andrew Tate during a city council debate. Melis argues the...

Evelyn finally makes the front page

A woman named Evelyn has been featured on the front page of a newspaper with a photograph. Despite reaching this milestone, the reality of the situation is not what she had originally envisioned.

Vanessa (49) is finally free from bulimia after 25 years: ‘I ended every binge with a liter of ice cream and a can of whipped cream’

Vanessa Aland, a 49-year-old from Beverwijk, has recovered from bulimia after a 25-year struggle and is now dedicated to helping others with the condition. The article highlights that approximately 22...

World's oldest gorilla celebrates 69th birthday in Berlin

Fatou, believed to be the world's oldest gorilla, celebrated her 69th birthday at the Berlin Zoo. This is an exceptional age for the species, which typically lives between 35 and 40 years in the wild.

Language volunteer José: ‘With language, you give people their voice back’

José van der Vossen, a 75-year-old language volunteer at Taalcarrousel, helps non-native speakers navigate life in the Netherlands by teaching vocabulary and practicing conversation. Her commitment t...

What does the speed camera marathon actually achieve? And four other questions

Police across Europe are conducting a week-long speed enforcement operation, deploying approximately 15,000 officers to identify and fine speeding drivers. While the initiative aims to improve road sa...

Anthony Correia to leave Telstar at end of season, signs with FC Utrecht

Anthony Correia will leave Telstar at the end of the season to join FC Utrecht as their new head coach. The 43-year-old trainer from Velserbroek has signed a three-year contract with the Eredivisie cl...

A10 West traffic gridlocked due to closed N247

The closure of the N247 provincial road has caused significant traffic congestion on the A10 West and A5 highways, with some motorists facing delays of up to 40 minutes. Approximately 20,000 daily com...

American rock band The Strokes to perform at Ziggo Dome in October

American rock band The Strokes will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on Sunday, October 11. The concert is part of a world tour that includes dates in North America, Europe, and Japan starting t...

Merger in Velsen into Kinheim IEV Combination (KIC) was unique for its time

This article highlights the historical merger of sports clubs in Velsen that created the Kinheim IEV Combinatie (KIC) in 1969. It belongs to a series covering defunct sports organizations and signific...

Club Stalker owner and music pioneer Felix van der Eerden (1955-2026) was not an entrepreneur who happened to end up in music: ‘We don’t want to be just a mindless straight club’

Felix van der Eerden, the founder of the influential Dutch nightclub Club Stalker, passed away on April 7, 2026, at the age of 71. Since opening in Haarlem in 1983, the venue became a significant hub ...

King's Day is coming: these are the new rules in Amsterdam

Mayor Halsema has introduced new regulations for King's Day in Amsterdam to manage overcrowding and illegal alcohol sales, including reinstating passenger limits on boats. Festivals on the city's outs...