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Opinion: Scrapping morning sessions at Flevoparkbad is not about luxury; it raises the question: who is the city for?

Youth fire brigades tackle simulated fires in Heemskerk to determine the best in the Netherlands

Youth fire brigades from across the Netherlands competed in Heemskerk on Saturday to determine the country's best team. Participants used digital technology to extinguish imaginary fires during the co...

Major disappointment for Nibbixwoud after missing out on national title: Very bitter

The handball team SEW from Nibbixwoud narrowly missed out on the Dutch national championship title after losing by a single point to V.O.C. Amsterdam. The loss resulted in the cancellation of planned ...

Landlord awarded over 20,000 euros in back rent after tenant leaves shared home

A tenant in Amsterdam-Noord has been ordered by a court to pay over 20,000 euros in rent arrears after his co-tenant moved out of their shared apartment. Although the remaining resident paid his porti...

Winner Ronald Schröer praises founder of the Netherlands' oldest race: 'Without Pim there would have been no race today'

Ronald Schröer won the Pim Mulierloop, the oldest running race in the Netherlands, which hosted 650 participants on Mother's Day. Held at the AV Suomi athletics track, the event was celebrated for it...

SPF in moisturizer and makeup: Does it work as well as sunscreen?

Dermatologist Marlies Wakkee explains whether the SPF included in day creams and makeup is as effective as dedicated sunscreen. As sun intensity increases with the coming summer, the expert clarifies ...

Ajax start with Dolberg and Gloukh against FC Utrecht

Ajax has selected Kasper Dolberg to start as striker in their home match against FC Utrecht. Dolberg was chosen over Wout Weghorst, who missed the previous game against PSV due to illness.

Researcher on Vondelpark fatbike ban: Fatbikes are the scapegoats of the traffic debate

Leiden Marathon participant dies

A participant in the Leiden Marathon passed away during the event on Sunday. While police have confirmed the death, no further details regarding the individual's identity or the cause of death have be...

Manon van Ewijk returns after months of injury: four goals in Haarlem’s win over Roda

Manon van Ewijk returned from a long-term injury to score four goals in Haarlem's 20-15 home victory against Roda during the third round of play. Additionally, KIOS secured a decisive 9-19 win over th...

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Velsertraverse closed? How to get in and out of Velsen-Noord

The Velsertraverse road in Velsen-Noord will be closed for maintenance between May 15-18 and May 22-28. Drivers on the Wijkerstraatweg and N197 should expect disruptions and follow yellow road signs f...

Overbos convincingly wins championship. Hoofddorp side promoted to fourth division

Trainer Jordi Schel successfully led Overbos to the fourth-class championship and promotion following a dominant 10-0 away victory against ZSGOWMS. The team established control early in the match, sco...

Heemstede alderman runs with 'Banana Paul' in fight against litter

Primary school students in Heemstede organized a cleanup relay to collect litter and raise awareness about environmental waste. The initiative, proposed by the local children's municipal council, feat...

Yanaika Zomer on her first novel: 'I didn't want readers to think: it's logical she cheats, her husband is a dick'

Columnist Yanaika Zomer has released her debut novel, "Heremietdagen," which follows a protagonist navigating her mother's dementia and the sudden death of a secret lover. The book explores the comple...

Crossing the North Sea at 55-60 km/h during KNRM Wijk aan Zee open day: 'It's really cool to get a chance to go along'

The KNRM held an open day in Wijk aan Zee, offering donors the opportunity to experience high-speed boat trips on the North Sea at speeds up to 60 kilometers per hour. The event was organized as a ges...

IJsselmeervogels and Spakenburg once visited Schoonenberg with trembling knees: Relegation to fourth tier a low point for VV IJmuiden

VV IJmuiden, historically a prominent team in top-level Saturday football, has reached a new low point following its relegation to the fourth class. The club's decline contrasts with its past status w...

A mysterious bunker, natural beauty and monuments around Bergen aan Zee

The weekend supplement AlleTijd features an 8.6-kilometer walking and cycling route exploring the natural beauty and monuments around Bergen aan Zee. The trail guides visitors through local landscapes...

Linda brings sexual trauma team to North Holland: 'I've left my trauma behind, I want that for others too'

Linda Kok has introduced the Expertise Team Sexual Trauma (ETST) to the Noord-Holland region to provide specialized support for victims of sexual abuse. Drawing from her own recovery experience, Kok a...

Maverick Jan fights for his waterfront palace. ‘There’s always something happening here. Who else has this in the Netherlands?’

Jan Bais, a 75-year-old resident of IJmuiden, is fighting to remain in his unique waterfront home after converting a houseboat into a structure on steel beams. The local municipality wants him to vaca...

Tears at EDO's title: ‘It’s not the best day of my life, but it’s one of them’

EDO secured the championship and promotion to the second class following a 3-0 victory over their closest rival, FC Castricum. The win marks a significant achievement for the club, bringing a celebrat...

Kaya Lima dreams aloud after title with EDO: ‘I’m already looking forward to the second division’

Kaya Lima and his team HFC EDO have secured a championship title and promotion to the second class following a competitive match against Castricum. Lima delivered a standout performance in the first h...

Christina Curry expecting a girl

Christina Curry, the daughter of Patricia Paay, announced on Saturday that she is expecting a baby girl. She shared the news with her followers on Instagram by posting footage from a gender reveal eve...

This Haarlem local moved to Thailand fifteen years ago: ‘It still feels like a holiday’

Dave Numan, a former resident of Haarlem, permanently relocated to Thailand fifteen years ago following a vacation. He transitioned from his life in the Netherlands to one surrounded by Thai street fo...

Eva zu Beck quit her dream job to travel: ‘Family and friends said it was reckless’

Adventurer and National Geographic host Eva zu Beck discusses her decision to leave a conventional career path to pursue a life of travel and mountain living. In an interview with Mezza magazine, she ...

'We really fought until the last moment.' Ricardo Schneider praises Haarlem's fighting spirit after narrow defeat

Haarlem's rugby team suffered a narrow 29-28 defeat against DIOK despite taking a late lead through a try by Ricardo Schneider. Coach Robbie Coetzee's side was praised for their fighting spirit, but t...

Cyclist seriously injured in single-vehicle accident in Bennebroek

A cyclist was seriously injured in a suspected single-vehicle accident on the Leidsevaart in Bennebroek during the night from Saturday to Sunday. Emergency services attended to the victim at the scene...

Liberation festivals, Sumit's favorites, cow watching and more news from the past week

This article explores the history and architectural features of the Torensluis bridge, explaining its unusual width and the large square marked on the ground. It is featured as part of a weekly news r...

1896 building permit insufficient: city center roof terrace must be removed

A homeowner in Amsterdam's city center must remove a roof terrace and external staircase by June 2026 or face a 10,000 euro fine. A judge rejected the owner's claim that a building permit from 1896 au...

Kleine Houtweg to become green cycle street, much to residents' dismay: 'It will be traffic chaos'

The Haarlem municipality plans to redevelop the Kleine Houtweg into a green bicycle street next year, incorporating new sewers and reduced car access. However, local residents are protesting the proje...