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Marcel (67) has thousands of books about Cruyff: ‘He was very friendly, made you feel like he’d known you for years’

Marco Borsato's music returns to The Passion following acquittal in sexual offense case

Marco Borsato's music will return to the Dutch Easter event The Passion for the first time in several years on April 2. The song "Hoe Het Danst," a collaboration with Davina Michelle and Armin van Buu...

Why the Museumplein skatepark is Olympian Roos Zwetsloot’s favorite: ‘We want to be seen’

Relocation to take Badhoevedorp merger club's squad to the next level

SCPB’22, a merger club from Badhoevedorp, is preparing to move to a brand new sports complex. The club aims to leverage the new facilities to elevate its team's performance and eventually compete at...

Haarlem's Astrid Vos finds new passion in drawing and painting characteristic portraits: 'I wanted to create something of my own'

Haarlem-based artist Astrid Vos has discovered a new passion for creating detailed portraits of famous figures. After a lifelong career in art spanning both the Netherlands and abroad, she is now focu...

Parking garage of former Zandvoort casino now open to everyone

A former casino's parking garage in the center of Zandvoort has opened 110 indoor spaces to the general public as of Monday morning. This addition aims to alleviate the significant parking shortage in...

Acidic mouth from vaping: E-cigarettes cause dental damage in addition to nicotine addiction and lung problems

Vaping is linked to dental damage and oral health issues caused by acidic vapor, in addition to known risks like nicotine addiction and lung problems. During a recent event in Alkmaar, vapes were test...

How Oscar Garcia and Jordi Cruijff went from Total Football ideals to reactive reality in one day

Interim coach Óscar García's goal of leading Ajax to a victory using their traditional 'total football' style fell short during a 1-1 draw against Feyenoord. The match highlighted the team's current...

Unsolicited advice from momfluencers led my colleague to delete Instagram

Journalist Senna Brammer explores the trend of social media fatigue caused by the unsolicited advice of 'momfluencers.' The article highlights a colleague's decision to delete Instagram to escape the ...

Copacabana singer Barry Manilow releases new album after fifteen years

Singer Barry Manilow is set to release a new album titled 'What A Time' on June 5th. This marks his first album in approximately fifteen years and will consist almost entirely of new material.

Lee Towers receives Radio Rijnmond award on 80th birthday

On his 80th birthday, Dutch singer Lee Towers was presented with a new annual award by regional broadcaster Radio Rijnmond. The prize honors individuals who make exceptional contributions to society w...

Only 48 municipalities plan to extend hospitality hours during World Cup

Only 48 Dutch municipalities currently plan to extend opening hours for bars and cafes during the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The trade association Royal Hospitality Netherlands notes that many matches w...

Mrs. Van Grunsven reluctantly pulls her pants down further: Doctor Rutger soon understands why

Mrs. Van Grunsven showed hesitation when her physician, Doctor Rutger, requested that she adjust her clothing for a medical examination. Upon doing so, she revealed a large tattoo featuring a blunt me...

With these devious tricks, TikTok and games like Roblox swindle you out of money: ‘People are defenseless’

Research from Wijzer in Geldzaken reveals that over 40% of Dutch teenagers spend significantly more money than intended on video games and apps due to manipulative design tactics. This overspending, o...

Saving on groceries doesn't necessarily mean sacrificing taste: 'You don't have to eat differently, just smarter'

Budget expert Iris Newman explains that saving money on groceries does not require sacrificing taste or variety. By making smarter shopping and cooking choices, consumers can effectively manage rising...

Johan Cruyff documentary features intimate and never-before-seen footage

Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (March 23 - March 30)

Haarlem is experiencing various roadworks and partial closures from March 23 to March 30, affecting areas such as Van Marumstraat and Parklaan. Commuters are advised to check the overview of traffic d...

Email address hacked, years of records lost: Provider keeps digital mailbox locked tight

After Gijsbrecht's email account was hacked and used to send unauthorized messages, his provider blocked all access to the account. This has left him unable to access years of personal administration ...

Code yellow in North Holland due to locally dense fog

The KNMI issued a code yellow weather warning for North Holland on Monday morning due to dense local fog. The foggy conditions are expected to impact visibility and potentially cause delays for traffi...

Cedric Hatenboer feels appreciated at Telstar: ‘At Anderlecht, I felt I was signed for the starting line-up’

Cedric Hatenboer has joined the Dutch club Telstar after a disappointing six-month stint with Anderlecht in Belgium. The former Excelsior talent expressed feeling a renewed sense of appreciation at hi...

People like Fatima are looking for a kidney, but a shortage of non-Western donors makes it difficult

A shortage of organ and blood donors with non-Western backgrounds in the Netherlands is creating longer waiting lists and fewer successful matches for patients from those communities. The initiative D...

Inspectorate intervenes at Bloemendaal cosmetic clinic over ‘serious shortcomings’; plastic surgeon calls action ‘disproportionate’

The Dutch Health Care Inspectorate has intervened at a cosmetic clinic in Bloemendaal due to serious shortcomings and patient safety concerns. Plastic surgeon Joost van Tetering has criticized the int...

Many single women living here need help with practical tasks around the house

19-year-old Thom from Bennebroek jumps into Leidsevaart without hesitation after car plunges into water: 'It was a kind of reflex'

Nineteen-year-old Thom van Stormbroek jumped into the cold Leidsevaart canal on Sunday evening to rescue a woman whose car had driven into the water. His quick actions allowed the woman to escape the ...

'Talento' kicks off with talent show in Delftwijk: 'Don't remember the name of the song, but it's very beautiful'

The Talento Platform celebrated the opening of its new location at the Delftwijk City youth center with a festive talent show on Sunday afternoon. The event featured local musical performances and mar...

Dream afternoon for Sem van Duijn (22) against PSV. Attacker involved in all Telstar goals. ‘These are bonus points’

Sem van Duijn delivered a standout performance for Telstar, contributing to every goal in their match against PSV. The 22-year-old attacker, who previously played for Jong AZ, described the performanc...

Distinguishing between West’s white LEDs and East’s red lights is difficult in the heat of the battle, and Joep’s colorblindness doesn’t help

Ingmar Bruinsma is installing extensive LED strips on the football fields of vv Knollendam to distinguish different sides of the pitch. The use of red and white lights proves challenging for colorblin...

PSV fans remain optimistic after loss to Telstar: 'We'll be champions anyway'

PSV supporters expressed continued confidence in winning the league title despite a 3-1 defeat against Telstar. Fans leaving the stadium early remained optimistic, noting that the loss would not hinde...

High tea among 25 alpacas in Beverwijk: Does it go well? Woolly animals ignore sandwiches and cake: 'They even leave the crumbs'

Sisters Sylvie and Loïse van den Heuvel host popular high tea events featuring 25 alpacas at their family business in Beverwijk. The venture is expanding to offer children's parties and specialized s...

Jeroen (54) has chronic liver disease and received a new liver: 'The worst part of all is the loss of control'

Haarlem-based historian and journalist Jeroen van der Kris has authored a book titled 'Het aanbod' about his experiences living with a chronic liver condition and undergoing a transplant. The book exa...