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LIVE Eredivisie | FC Utrecht in race for play-off spot against relegation candidate Telstar

FC Utrecht faces Telstar at the Galgenwaard stadium today as they continue their bid for a European football play-off spot. Despite a recent loss to PSV, manager Ron Jans' team remains in contention a...

Patrick Zwaanswijk (51) went from Schoten 8 to the Eredivisie: How the basement of amateur football became a springboard for successful years in Australia

Patrick Zwaanswijk, a 51-year-old former professional footballer from Haarlem, rose from the lowest levels of Dutch amateur football to play in the Eredivisie. After being scouted by international clu...

Broken toaster? That will cost you five grand. Scammers of elderly Haarlem couple exposed by Ombudsteam

An elderly couple in Haarlem was defrauded of 5,000 euros by scammers after searching for a repairman online to fix a short circuit. The fraudsters, who appeared at the top of Google search results wi...

Sharing a bathroom with seven is outdated: Harteheem care facility in Heemskerk to be completely renovated

The Harteheem care facility in Heemskerk is set to undergo an extensive renovation and expansion over the coming years. The project aims to modernize the site to better address staff shortages and pro...

The skûtsje must be cut in half: The Van Dril family's battle over a historic boat fifty centimeters too long

The 116-year-old skûtsje 'Feije' has been forced to leave its mooring at the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem after the municipal harbor service ruled it was 50 centimeters too long. The owners now face a di...

Bart Zeilstra is no longer the Baas B of old, but we can still come along to Diemen-Zuid

Kometen Brood baker Lard Breebaart: Our customers aren’t just those oat milk types

Manuela and Roel lived beautifully by the water but moved back to Amsterdam anyway

ADO fans celebrate First Division championship in The Hague

ADO Den Haag fans celebrated their club winning the first division championship on Friday night in The Hague. Supporters gathered at the stadium to set off fireworks and green smoke, while cars and sc...

Simon Keizer on Botox and cosmetic procedures: ‘I’d do that hair transplant again in a heartbeat’

Dutch singer Simon Keizer shares his experiences with medical and cosmetic procedures, including his satisfaction with a hair transplant. In an interview with Mezza magazine, he also discusses health ...

Theo has been eating blue cheese and pear salads for five years for an artwork in his living room

An Amsterdam resident named Theo has spent the last five years building a large pyramid sculpture in his living room using over 800 empty salad containers. He eats the same blue cheese and pear salad ...

One week left in the season for Malevy Leons: Toughing it out and shooting free throws left-handed

Dutch basketball player Malevy Leons is playing through the final week of his season despite a bruised right wrist. Due to a high number of injuries on the Warriors' roster, Leons is forced to remain ...

Collision between motorcyclist and fatbike rider, both rushed to hospital

Will there be a referendum on a boycott of Israel? Parties look ahead

The Amsterdam city council is debating whether to hold a referendum on boycotting Israel, despite an independent committee's advice that foreign policy falls outside municipal jurisdiction. While part...

Women candidly share menopause experiences in photo book Overgangmakers: ‘With my story I want to show people that more is possible’

Award-winning photographer Marieke Zwartscholten has released a new photobook titled 'Overgangmakers,' featuring the personal stories of 24 women from the Netherlands and Belgium navigating menopause....

Why are women's circles so popular? ‘We are looking for new rituals’

Women's circles are gaining popularity as a space for connection and the creation of new rituals where participants share intimate life details. Reporter Hedske Vochteloo investigates these gatherings...

Bad weather and events scheduled too close together led to dangerous situations at ADE in Zaandam, forcing police to intervene

Things to do in Amsterdam in April

The city of Amsterdam offers a variety of activities and events throughout the month of April, culminating in the King's Day celebrations at the end of the month. Residents and visitors can enjoy nume...

Haarlem Puzzle Cats compete in National Jigsaw Puzzle Championship: ‘We once found a missing piece in a wool sweater’

The Haarlem-based puzzle team 'De Puzzelpoezen' will compete in the Dutch National Jigsaw Puzzle Championship on April 12. As three-time consecutive national champions, the team is considered a top co...

The trail of giant bulbs nears completion: Number 92 stands at Florapark in Haarlem

The 92nd painted giant bulb in a series winding through the Dutch Bulb Region was unveiled on Friday afternoon at Florapark in Haarlem. This installation is part of a growing collection of art pieces ...

Professor slams 'harmful' NOS article: 'Intensive exercise after 35 is not bad for your heart at all'

Assistant Professor Rutger Middelburg of the LUMC has criticized a NOS article that suggested intensive exercise after age 35 increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Middelburg argues the articl...

Princess Ariane celebrates 19th birthday in private circle

Princess Ariane, the youngest daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, celebrated her 19th birthday on Friday. The Government Information Service announced that the occasion was observed p...

Electrolyte hype among runners, but this cheap drugstore product works just as well

Sports physiotherapist Leon Krznaric discusses the necessity of electrolyte supplements for runners who lose salt and minerals through sweat. He distinguishes between facts and myths, suggesting that ...

The Frogers switch to RTL and Videoland: 'Feels very good'

The Froger family, including René and Natasja, has signed a partnership deal with RTL and Videoland to produce various programs. Their upcoming projects will include a new reality series featuring th...

Zandvoort soapbox race is here to stay: registration opens

Registration has opened for the return of the Zandvoort soapbox race, which will once again be a feature of the Zandvoort Race Festival. Participants will race self-built vehicles down Oranjestraat, w...

Get free flower seeds in Haarlem here

Residents of Haarlem can collect free flower seeds at various locations across the city to prepare their gardens and balconies for the sunny season. This initiative encourages locals to enhance their ...

Marco even dived into the paper bin in search of sex symbol Marilyn Monroe

The city of Haarlem will host a Marilyn Monroe festival in early June to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Hollywood icon's birth. The event will feature an exhibition of collector Marco van Mu...

De Achterklap Podcast | Royal stay under fire and is Yvonne really happy?

A legal ruling requires media company Talpa to pay Yvonne Coldeweijer, though she is now restricted from sharing further gossip content. Meanwhile, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are set to s...

Olga and Paul run 56 kilometers from ocean to ocean for Run4Schools: 'The first time we took part, Paul proposed at the finish line'

Olga van Leeuwarden and Paul den Boer are participating in the 56-kilometer Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town to raise funds for the Run4Schools charity. This marks the third time the couple has compet...

Carline de Boer revives old cleaning tradition. 'If you take good care of your village, you are more resilient to negativity'

Carline de Boer is reviving 'Paasbest', a 30-year-old tradition where residents of Wijk aan Zee work together to clean up their village before Easter. The community initiative aims to foster local pri...