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'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...

Hanneke Groenteman always looked up to Sonja Barend: ‘I was a gnome, she was a princess’

Amsterdam supermarket goes viral: millions of views, but also lines and crowds

A supermarket in Amsterdam Nieuw-West has gained massive social media popularity, with promotional videos reaching millions of views and attracting thousands of followers. This online success has resu...

Homeless and addicts make SDZ football club members feel unsafe

Ferrets to tackle rat infestations: "It’s more animal-friendly than poison," but does it work?

Following a severe rat infestation that closed a business in Amsterdam-Oost, the political party Ja21 has proposed using ferrets as a natural and more humane alternative to poison for pest control. Wh...

She could 'tease and prod': this is what made Sonja Barend so unique

Dutch television icon Sonja Barend has passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneering talk show host. Former colleagues and industry peers praised her for her intelligence, shar...

Strong Ajax wins 'training match' at Heracles Almelo in Eredivisie

Ajax secured a 0-3 victory over Heracles Almelo in an Eredivisie match that highlighted a significant gap in strength between the two sides. Following a disappointing performance last week, the Amster...

Dominant SVIJ deserved champions in the fifth division, as expected

SVIJ secured the fifth-class championship title following a dominant 5-0 victory over local rivals Waterloo in IJmuiden. The victory, which was celebrated with fireworks by the home crowd, confirmed t...

Ajax keeps Champions League in sight: Tomiyasu red card only blemish in big win over Heracles

Ajax secured a 0-3 victory against Heracles in Almelo, rebounding from a previous loss to FC Twente to remain in contention for the Champions League. While the win was decisive, the match was slightly...

Presenter apologizes to Soundos El Ahmadi for remark about women

Belgian presenter Bart Schols has apologized to Dutch comedian Soundos El Ahmadi following a controversial interview about women's safety. The apology addresses Schols' claim during the conversation t...

Olympia Haarlem makes the difference after the break against strugglers. 'You really need thirty points in this league'

Olympia Haarlem secured their second consecutive victory with a 4-1 win over Vitesse’22, improving their standing in the first-class rankings. The team's performance after halftime proved decisive i...

Ditch the smartwatch: it’s giving you sleepless nights, says sleep expert

Dutch sleep professor Eus van Someren warns that using smartwatches to monitor sleep quality can actually lead to poorer sleep results. He emphasizes that insomnia is a significant, underestimated hea...

Blauw-Wit korfball coach calls for Amsterdam cooperation after relegation

The Amsterdam korfball club Blauw-Wit has been relegated from the Korfbal League following a 20-18 loss to Deetos, ending their streak at the highest level since 2005. Coach Dennis Doves responded by ...

Little for young people to do on asylum boat, but now they can play sports here

A new sports container has opened on the MS Galaxy asylum boat in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied to provide recreational activities for its 1,500 residents. The initiative aims to improve living co...

Ajax start Gloukh and Itakura against Heracles Almelo

Ajax will feature Oscar Gloukh and Ko Itakura in the starting lineup for their away match against Heracles Almelo. This marks Gloukh's first start under coach Óscar García, while Itakura returns to ...

No haunted houses or thrill rides, but children's laughter at the nostalgic fair in Heemskerk: 'I didn't know what to expect, but this is very fun'

A nostalgic fair is taking place this weekend behind restaurant Bleij in Heemskerk, focusing on traditional entertainment rather than loud modern attractions. The event offers a quieter atmosphere fil...

Seville during Holy Week: People in high pointed hats everywhere

Journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff shares her experience visiting Seville, Spain, during the traditional religious festival of Semana Santa. In her weekly column, she describes the unique atmosphere of ...

Discarded items transformed into unique creatures: How Haarlem’s Martijn recovers by creating recycle buddies

Martijn Rengelink, a resident of Haarlem, creates robot-like figures from discarded materials as a therapeutic practice following a severe burnout. He finds that the process of crafting these "recycle...

Years of uncertainty over new caravan sites; ‘We’ve been living with my in-laws for a year and a half. Eight of us in one trailer’

The construction of ten new caravan pitches at the Elzenhof site in Heemskerk has been delayed again, with a potential completion date now set for early 2027. Residents have expressed desperation over...

Paula and Jenny make historical costumes: 'I'd love to wear such a beautiful dress every day, but it's hard to vacuum in'

Paula Lauwerens and Jenny Bart share a passion for creating detailed historical costumes, which they frequently showcase at events such as the Venetian carnival in Bruges. While the two friends enjoy ...