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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...

First edition of VLOED festival in Zandvoort with free program

The first edition of the VLOED festival will take place in Zandvoort from May 14 to May 16, featuring a free program of art, music, and dance. The event opens daily with a performance by neo-fanfare 9...

Children can sign up for the children's council again: 'You learn new things'

The city of Amsterdam is recruiting new members for its children's council, which represents the voices of youth from every district in groups 7 and 8. Council members discuss topics such as outdoor p...

Less than half of the Dutch have an emergency kit at home

Currently, only 44 percent of Dutch households have an emergency kit at home. Justice and Security Minister David van Weel emphasized that more work is needed to improve preparedness among the populat...

Cheers! This is how much a beer costs in Amsterdam on King's Day

On April 27th, Amsterdam expects between 700,000 and 900,000 visitors for King's Day celebrations. The article provides guidance on where attendees can find and purchase beer during the city's festivi...

Flower parade in Haarlem on April 18 and 19

The Bloemencorso flower parade will take place in Haarlem on April 18 and 19, 2026, featuring illuminated floats and city-center displays. Several major roads and bus routes will be closed or diverted...

Amsterdam switches to a new way of collecting bulky waste (but it will take a while)

Amsterdam is transitioning to a new system where bulky waste is collected by appointment instead of on fixed days. This change will be implemented gradually over the coming years, and residents will r...

Sonja Barend's funeral to be held in private

The funeral of Dutch television icon Sonja Barend will be held in a private ceremony, following her death on Sunday at the age of 86. Broadcaster BNNVARA stated that the specific date and location of ...

Yummy Corner brings warmth to Hoofddorp industrial estate: ‘It felt right immediately when I walked in’

Farah Aboulhadi and her 17-year-old daughter Amira have opened a new lunchroom called The Yummy Corner on an industrial estate in Hoofddorp. The duo aims to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for...

Guided tour of the Atlantic Wall bunkers in Wijk aan Zee

The association Rondje Wijk aan Zee will host its first guided tour of the season on April 26, featuring World War II bunkers along the Atlantic Wall. These defensive structures are part of a historic...

Haarlem tower clock running five minutes slow in July 1896 delayed delivery of Opregte Haarlemsche Courant

In July 1896, the delivery of the Opregte Haarlemsche Courant was delayed because the central tower clock in Haarlem was running five minutes behind schedule. This incident highlighted the significant...

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Roadworks in Haarlem: what to keep in mind this week (April 13 - April 20)

Haarlem is experiencing various roadworks and partial street closures from April 13 to April 20, affecting areas such as Kinderhuissingel and Parklaan. Motorists should expect disruptions in the city ...

Traffic disruption around Amsterdam North for next two weeks due to N247 closure

'Dunes Tell War Stories' cycling tour in Zuid-Kennemerland National Park

National Park Zuid-Kennemerland is hosting a guided bicycle excursion this Wednesday focused on the history of the Atlantic Wall. Participants will explore various World War II remains, including bunk...

Rood-Wit almost safe after thriller, but not quite yet. ‘Tension too high’

Rood-Wit's women's hockey team played to a 3-3 draw against AthenA in a competitive match during the sixteenth round of the season. With six games remaining, the Aerdenhout-based team sits in ninth pl...

HBC secures crucial win against Ajax as Jasper Ketting’s side closes in on playoff spot

HBC moved up to fourth place in the league standings after securing a 2-0 home victory against the Ajax amateur team. This result puts Jasper Ketting's squad in a strong position to qualify for the pr...

The muscular livestreamer providing a counter-narrative to the manosphere

Journalist Sam van Opbergen profiles a Dutch Twitch streamer who offers a counter-narrative to the toxic 'manosphere' trends. The article explores how this creator provides a positive alternative to t...

New Roy Schuiten Street unveiled in Zandvoort, children's cycling festival follows opening

A new bicycle path named the 'Roy Schuitenpad' will be officially unveiled in Zandvoort on April 22nd. The opening ceremony near the Linnaeusstraat fire station will be followed by a cycling festival ...

Marco Borsato breaks years of silence with Belgian TV interview

Dutch singer Marco Borsato will break his years of silence regarding allegations of sexual misconduct in an upcoming interview on the Belgian television program 'Sergio in Italië'. Airing this Wednes...

Paid parking in Amsterdam-Zuidoost expanded: fees start today in Gein

Paid parking has been introduced in Gein, the final neighborhood in Amsterdam-Zuidoost to transition from free parking. Motorists must now pay €1.72 per hour, except after 7:00 PM and on Sundays, as...

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Raymond wins money in Miljoenenjacht but doesn't live at the winning address

Raymond and Francisco from Amsterdam won 89,000 euros on the television show Miljoenenjacht, which will help fund their difficult home renovation. The win was particularly unusual because Raymond had ...

Britney Spears admitted to rehab after DUI

Britney Spears has voluntarily admitted herself to a rehabilitation facility following her arrest for driving under the influence last month. A spokesperson confirmed the 44-year-old singer's admissio...