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New playground for Oud-IJmuiden: Contractor starts work

A new playground is currently under construction on Carolinastraat in Oud-IJmuiden for local children. The contractor has already installed the first pieces of play equipment as work on the project pr...

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What does a business lunch straight from the farm taste like? The Farm Kitchen from Hoofddorp shows it daily

The Farm Kitchen, led by chef Jonathan Karpathios, provides sustainable farm-to-table lunches to over a thousand employees at the Pharos building in Hoofddorp. The facility offers a menu focused on lo...

Discount chain Die Grenze clashes with NVWA over dirt-cheap beer: ‘Read the law properly’

The Dutch discount chain Die Grenze is in a dispute with the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) over the legality of its high alcohol discounts. Owner Bert Hesselink argues ...

Tagore Park on Strandeiland open

Tagorepark has officially opened on Strandeiland in Amsterdam, featuring lush greenery and a large sports section. The new park offers residents and visitors a dedicated space for recreation and physi...

Parts of A10 closed this weekend due to roadworks around Zuidas

A meeting is not a therapy session: how to conduct a meeting that actually makes sense

Psychologist Thijs Launspach offers advice on how to conduct more effective meetings and better manage overcrowded work schedules. The guide emphasizes the importance of clear meeting objectives to en...

Nearly 4,000 walkers pull out of Nijmegen Four Days Marches

Nearly 4,000 participants have cancelled their registration for the Nijmegen Four Days Marches event. According to the organizers, 3,915 people opted out by the Friday deadline, allowing their tickets...

Warning! You are about to see a smoking influencer

Journalist Sam van Opbergen discusses whether social media platforms should provide warnings to young people when influencers are shown smoking. The debate focuses on the influence these online trends...

Fashion figure Martijn N. sentenced to 3.5 years on appeal in major sex crimes case, significantly more than initial ruling

Mrs. Loofkens' abdominal pain worries Dr. Rutger: his intuition is soon confirmed

Doctor Rutger expresses concern over Mrs. Loofkens' stomach pain and orders blood tests to confirm his intuition. Upon returning home for the results, he encounters an unfriendly man who also shared a...

Gyo Kretz wants to create a living room atmosphere in the Nieuwe Kerk with his songs; ‘This is entirely my music, without outside interference’

Singer-songwriter Gyo Kretz will perform an intimate solo concert titled the "Candlelight Tour" at the Nieuwe Kerk in Haarlem this Wednesday. The event is designed to create a warm, living-room atmosp...

Full bellies and good company on a budget at Sociaal & Culinair Haarlem: ‘Good food and meeting people’

The fifth edition of Sociaal & Culinair Haarlem provides affordable food and a social meeting space, specifically catering to people with limited financial resources. Organized by socially-minded grou...

Growing up in elite sports is a fierce war with yourself, Mart Smeets knows

Sports journalist Mart Smeets reflects on the intense psychological challenges elite athletes face, describing the pursuit of success as a struggle against oneself. He cites the example of Polish tenn...

Sections of A10 closed June 12-15 weekend

Several connections on the A10 motorway and the S108 entry ramp will be closed during the weekend of June 12 to 15. Travelers should expect disruptions and follow local diversion routes during the mai...

Financial worries for high earners, homeowners and business owners: how to avoid financial trouble

Despite 600 billion euros in Dutch savings accounts, one in five households lacks a financial buffer of at least 1,000 euros. Financial worries are increasingly spreading beyond low-income groups to i...

Gathering in churches, mosques and creative hubs on Architecture Day

The ABC Architectuurcentrum is organizing Architecture Day, focusing on buildings and locations that foster social cohesion and solidarity. The event aims to explore how architectural design and neigh...

North Holland traffic: Major delays on the N246 after accident in Monday morning rush hour, June 8

An accident on the N246 near West-Knollendam caused significant traffic delays during the morning rush hour on Monday, June 8. The incident resulted in heavy congestion in the Noord-Holland region of ...

Drugs, illegal prostitution and intimidation drive neighborhood to despair: "Eigen Haard fails"

Residents in the Zeeburg neighborhood of Amsterdam are reporting severe safety concerns due to a neighbor's involvement in illegal prostitution, drug dealing, and intimidation. Despite police confirmi...

Aging and housing shortage: Village Council discusses liveability of Wijk aan Zee with residents

The Village Council of Wijk aan Zee is hosting an annual meeting on June 10 to discuss the town's livability with residents. The discussion will focus on challenges such as an aging population and the...

Soap, deodorant, creams or eating more vegetables: what actually works against body odor?

The article explores various methods for managing persistent body odor, questioning the effectiveness of traditional products like deodorant and soap. It suggests alternative approaches, such as dieta...

'We aren't taking anything away, just adding something new.' Haarlem Pearls take over hospitality industry with staff padel tournament

De Oesterzwammerij has established a new base at Haarlem's Kweektuin, where its founders aim to influence food choices through taste and mushroom cultivation. Meanwhile, the Haarlemse Parels group is ...

Weeks without Wi-Fi due to broken cable: 'We're getting a bit fed up'

Several families in the hamlet of Hinderdam have been without internet access for weeks due to a broken cable. Residents are expressing frustration as they wait for service providers to resolve the is...

Horses forced to leave Engelandpark after 39 years: ‘I don’t think the way this was handled is fair’

The municipality of Haarlem is relocating the 'Plukweide' picking meadow to a site in Engelandpark to create space for parking and a volleyball court. This decision forces the Lems family to remove th...

Social saunas are popular among Amsterdam millennials: ‘I used to go out a lot, now I’m here more often with friends’

Opinion: ‘The fact that people keep their distance and don’t immediately invite you in is likely not unique to Groet’

My father and his new wife left me behind in Malaysia with a host family

Star chef Dennis Huwaë opens accessible restaurant in Het Sieraad in West: ‘Your summer body is going to have a hard time’

Spot the differences: Platanenweg in 1970 and 2026

Koeman on being far from sick wife Bartina during World Cup: 'It is difficult'

Dutch national coach Ronald Koeman spoke at a press conference about the challenge of being far from his wife, Bartina, while she undergoes cancer treatment. Due to her illness, she is unable to trave...