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Telstar squad brings Red Cross Hospital children's ward to life with football games and interviews

Players from the Telstar football club visited the children's ward at the Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis in Beverwijk on Wednesday afternoon. The athletes engaged with young patients by participating in interv...

Beverwijk family back from Dubai after tense and hectic stay: 'It could have ended very differently'

A family from Beverwijk has returned home following a stressful holiday in Dubai that was disrupted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. What was intended as a short, relaxing break turned into...

Splinter Chabot presents new book Two Princes at Laan in Castricum. 'It’s a real honor that all these people come to my book presentations'

Author Splinter Chabot presented his new book, "Twee Prinsen," at the Laan bookstore in Castricum on Tuesday evening. Despite the work's heavy themes, Chabot connected with the audience through his hu...

Saving energy is simple, says tipster Saskia. Defrosting in the fridge is cheaper

Saskia Buurman from Soest has provided simple energy-saving tips to the Ombudsteam to help people manage rising energy costs. Her suggestions include effortless methods such as defrosting food inside ...

Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (March 13, 14, and 15)

Amsterdam features various weekend activities for March 13-15, including an animation film festival and a market at Museumplein. Additionally, the city offers unique entertainment such as a dance nigh...

I Amsterdam letters to boost election turnout in Zuidoost

The "I Amsterdam" logo has been installed in the Zuidoost district to encourage higher voter turnout for the upcoming municipal and district elections. Mayor Femke Halsema hopes the initiative will ad...

From Afghanistan to Haarlem: Faizrahman now serves Afghan dishes in his own restaurant Maimana

Chef Faizrahman Belal has opened Maimana, the first Afghan restaurant in Haarlem, featuring fresh dishes from his native Northern Afghanistan. The restaurant aims to bring the region's known hospitali...

🍸 Everyone’s drinking EsMas: 10 spots for a delicious espresso martini in Amsterdam

International Espresso Martini Day is celebrated on March 15th, highlighting the enduring popularity of the coffee-based cocktail. The article provides a guide to ten locations in Amsterdam where peop...

5 tips to help Amsterdam's birds through the breeding season

Urban ecologist Els Corporaal is providing five tips to assist birds in Amsterdam during the upcoming breeding season. These recommendations aim to support local bird populations as they begin nesting...

Cyclists at Pijlslaan intersection to get four-second head start over right-turning cars instead of two

The municipality of Haarlem has increased the lead time for cyclists at the Pijlslaan-Leidsevaart intersection from two to four seconds before right-turning cars get a green light. This adjustment fol...

New piglets to start at new spot in Elsbroekpark from Friday

On Friday, March 13th, three piglets will be introduced to Elsbroekpark in Hillegom to combat the spread of Japanese knotweed. This marks the third consecutive year of the pig project aimed at control...

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Fog and activity in the port of Beverwijk. Photographer Jos Hendriks came, saw, and captured it

Dense fog has recently covered the coast of North Holland, creating a scenic atmosphere at the seaport in Beverwijk. Hobby photographer Jos Hendriks captured the unique play of light and activity in t...

Pants, kettle or chair broken? Have it repaired or do it yourself

Amsterdam offers numerous initiatives and creative makers to help residents repair items like clothing and appliances instead of throwing them away. The city aims to reduce waste, as nearly half of wh...

New in Haarlem: Gewoon Samen Home Neighborhood

The city of Haarlem is launching the 'Gewoon Samen Thuisbuurt' initiative to help residents live independently at home for as long as possible through community support and tailored housing. The proje...

Only 1 in 5 people vote in the Bijlmer: "Even if you vote, everything stays the same"

Voter turnout in Amsterdam's Bijlmer-Centrum remains the lowest in the city, with only 22% of eligible residents participating in the 2022 municipal elections. While some residents express cynicism ab...

Haarlem striker Tijmen Wildeboer (24) still lacks a 'soft G' after years at TOP Oss: 'I need to score more goals'

Tijmen Wildeboer, a 24-year-old striker from Haarlem playing for TOP Oss, expressed regret that his team will not face Telstar this season, missing the chance to play in front of local family and frie...

How Enschede's fat bike ban, taking effect today, could serve as a model for Amsterdam

Learning to run with body and mind with Martin and Esther: ‘Out of your head, into your body, no pressure and anything goes’

Running coach Martin Dekker and NLP coach Esther Buis-Van Rijn are launching a 10-week training course for beginners. The program focuses on injury prevention through improved technique and emphasizes...

Melanie loves letting her friend Cheryl do her hair: ‘We both played soccer, that’s where I met Cheryl’

Melanie visited her long-time friend Cheryl at her hair salon, Cheryls Knippaleis, in IJmuiden for a haircut. The two women originally met through playing football and have remained friends since then...

Henry Schut and Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte named Eurovision Song Contest commentators

Henry Schut and Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte will provide commentary for the Eurovision Song Contest, replacing Cornald Maas. Maas stepped down after broadcaster AVROTROS decided that the Netherlands will ...

Abuse suspect Joannes B. discovered by four-eyes principle: 'Extra eyes of great importance'

Joannes B., a 66-year-old childcare worker, is on trial for the alleged abuse of a toddler at a Partou daycare center, an incident discovered through the 'four-eyes principle.' The suspect is also acc...

Rob (47) knows how to break free from Big Tech and owns a Dutch-made smartphone: ‘It is not pointless to resist’

Computer programmer Rob van den Bogaard shares his experience of reducing dependence on major American technology companies amid geopolitical tensions between Europe and the United States. He advocate...

The Grote Markt turns into a giant tulip picking garden (and you can pick them)

On Sunday, March 29, the event 'Haarlem in Bloei' will transform the Grote Markt in Haarlem into a massive tulip picking garden. Visitors are invited to pick flowers and enjoy the spring atmosphere in...

At age 12, I became father to a chestnut tree

As a 12-year-old playing in a garden in Spaarndam, the author discovered and planted a chestnut seed found in the mud. This event led the author to humorously describe themselves as becoming the fathe...

Ikea's second-hand corner had a slight scent of greenwashing

The 5 best chess spots in Amsterdam according to blitz champion Eline Roebers

After ‘How Much is the Fish?’ comes carnival hit ‘Hoempa tetete’: stadium announcer Robert Sant creates a unique atmosphere at Telstar

Robert Sant, the stadium speaker and DJ at Telstar's Buko Stadion, has been praised for creating a unique matchday atmosphere through his eclectic music selection. His playlists, which include both te...

How wooden homes boost construction speed and living pleasure: ‘It really does something to you’

BAM, the largest construction company in the Netherlands, is significantly increasing its focus on timber construction for new housing projects. This shift aims to improve environmental sustainability...

New report: cycling in Haarlem gets a 6+

A study by the Fietsersbond indicates that cycling in Haarlem is less pleasant than in similar municipalities, receiving a rating of just over six. Although spring is encouraging more residents to cyc...