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Lil Nas X charges to be dropped if he continues treatment

Charges against artist Lil Nas X for allegedly attacking police officers will be dismissed provided he continues treatment for his bipolar disorder. To satisfy the agreement, the artist must also avoi...

Kim Lammers has a message for the snoring and blundering KNGU: at least pick up the phone

Dutch field hockey star Kim Lammers has criticized the Royal Dutch Gymnastics Union (KNGU) for poor communication and organizational failures. She emphasized that while elite sports success relies on ...

Camping even more popular due to global unrest: High season already heavily booked

Camping is becoming increasingly popular in the Netherlands, leading to a rise in caravan sales and campsites being fully booked well in advance of the high season. Industry experts attribute this tre...

How a US customs declaration leads to frustration and confusion for Maria

Maria is facing frustration after being required to pay nearly 15 euros in import duties for a pair of socks sent as a gift from a friend in the United States. The high cost of these fees has turned a...

Crowdfunding for TommyTomato to continue feeding 30,000 children, company flooded with positive reactions

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to save the Haarlem-based school lunch delivery service TommyTomato from bankruptcy. The initiative aims to raise 35,000 euros to ensure the company can conti...

IKNL: Cancer in young adults has long-term consequences

Nearly 70,000 people in the Netherlands who were diagnosed with cancer as young adults over the past two decades continue to face long-term physical and social consequences. According to the Netherlan...

Paris, Lyon, Amsterdam: is the battle for the car-free city over?

Parisian eyewear in Leidsestraat: first Jimmy Fairly opens in the Netherlands

Tourists pack city center at Easter: Half-hour wait for a sandwich and an hour for fries

During the Easter weekend, Amsterdam's city center saw massive crowds and long queues at popular social media food spots, with some tourists waiting over an hour for fries. Meanwhile, many visitors to...

Jade Kops is afraid every night she won't wake up: 'Give me time'

Nineteen-year-old social media personality Jade Kops shared an emotional "letter to her tumor" on Instagram, expressing her nightly fear of not waking up. In the post, she candidly describes the psych...

The morphine injection is the beginning of the end for Mr. Schulten: he can finally talk about death

Mr. Schulten, who is nearing the end of his life, initially struggled to discuss death with his daughter to avoid burdening her. After receiving a morphine injection, he found the words to talk about ...

Hundreds of children search for the golden egg near Haarlem-Spaarnwoude station: 'By the end of the day you don't hear them anymore, except when it's about Easter eggs'

Hundreds of children and their families gathered at the Playground near Haarlem-Spaarnwoude station last weekend to participate in an Easter egg hunt. The event featured three hundred hidden eggs and ...

Skiing or skydiving solo: Yany (Jan) Visser (1947-2026) proved that limitations do not have to be boundaries

Yany (Jan) Visser, who lost his sight at the age of 12, passed away last Saturday at the age of 78 after a long illness. Throughout his life, he defied physical limitations by engaging in adventurous ...

Soesja wrote a book about mourning her drowned brother Sam: "Talk about it, it helps"

Soesja van Grondelle has authored a book titled "Sam, ik neem je altijd mee" detailing her grief after her brother Sam drowned in Amsterdam's IJ river in October 2023. Through her writing and social m...

Cardboard boxes, a cupboard, mattresses: this idyllic Amsterdam road is being buried under bulky waste

Vios thwarts Hillegom, but 11th-placed side remains unconcerned in the danger zone

Hillegom's five-match unbeaten streak came to an end after they were unable to break through against Vios. Despite currently being in the danger zone, Vios manager Hans Schakel remains confident and s...

Presenters Tim Senders and Kiki Bosman expecting first child

Dutch presenters Tim Senders and Kiki Bosman announced on Monday that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the news via an Instagram video capturing the moment Senders was ...

Bryan Wilderom secures vital late win for DSOV against ZSGOWMS after impressive solo past three men. 'Opted for risk'

DSOV secured a crucial 2-1 victory against fellow relegation candidate ZSGOWMS to keep their hopes of staying in the second class alive. The match was decided in the 84th minute by Bryan Wilderom, who...

Hillegom makes swimming accessible for children from low-income families with free slide passes

The municipality of Hillegom is offering free summer swimming passes to children from low-income families to ensure they can access the De Vosse outdoor pool. The facility, which reopens in two weeks,...

Vrij! Beverwijk sounds the alarm: mold remains a major problem in post-war neighborhoods – even after Indische Buurt renovation

The local political party Vrij! Beverwijk has raised concerns about persistent mold and moisture issues in postwar neighborhoods, including recently renovated apartments in the Indische Buurt. The par...

Pa's Furniture Show in the Slaughterhouse: As if time stood still

Pa's Meubelshow, an alternative artistic spring festival, returned to Haarlem this past weekend at the Slachthuis venue. The event recreated the atmosphere of its early-2000s origins, attracting many ...

Disappeared: De Sterren Boys, one of the distant predecessors of Olympia Haarlem

This article examines De Sterren Boys, a defunct sports club that was a predecessor to the current Olympia Haarlem. Part of a series on disappeared sports organizations, it highlights the club's 28-ye...

Giethoorn feels impact of war: Asian tourists stay away, businesses hope for Europeans

Giethoorn is experiencing a decrease in tourists from Asia and the Middle East this Easter weekend due to the impact of the war. Local business owners are hoping that an increase in European visitors ...

King's Day is coming to Haarlem! Don't miss a thing with this tip

King's Day celebrations are approaching in Haarlem, with various local events planned for the holiday. The article recommends using the 'indebuurt' app to stay informed about the festivities and ensur...

Weeronline expects sunny days with a chance of 20 degrees

The Netherlands expects sunny weather and rising temperatures in the coming days, according to Weeronline. Tuesday will see clear blue skies with temperatures up to 18 degrees, while Wednesday could r...

Dozens of spots already claimed for King's Day: "Bizarre, but in a week you'll be too late"

Three weeks before King's Day, dozens of spots on Amsterdam's Apollolaan have already been reserved with chalk and tape for the traditional flea market. Residents and visitors are securing locations e...

Dozens of disappointed visitors in Amsterdamse Bos: The blossoms are gone

Visitors to the Bloesempark in the Amsterdamse Bos were disappointed this Easter weekend to find that the cherry blossoms had already fallen off. The site recently faced criticism from local politicia...

'Double' victory for Haarlem's Christiaan Bosselaar at tough Heuvelloop. 'Let the shoe do the work'

Christiaan Bosselaar, a 43-year-old from Haarlem, won the 15-kilometer race at the 39th Lions Heuvelloop. The event drew a record-breaking 800 participants and Bosselaar noted that despite the difficu...

Gerben van ’t Hek is a mobile attraction during the opening weekend of the waving season

As spring arrives, the 'waving season' has officially begun with motorcyclists, cyclists, and skaters greeting each other on the road. Gerben van ’t Hek participated as a mobile attraction during th...

Savannah Guthrie greeted by fans on return to TV after mother's kidnapping

Savannah Guthrie returned to her hosting duties on NBC's Today show after taking two months off following her mother's kidnapping. Fans gathered outside the studio to support the presenter as she resu...