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Mayor Jos Wienen welds anchor chain to establish Floating Heritage Kon-Tiki: ‘It symbolizes the link to the future’

Mayor Jos Wienen officially established the Varend Erfgoed Kon-Tiki (VEK) on Saturday at scouting Kon-Tiki in Haarlem by welding an anchor chain. The event, attended by many, symbolizes a link to the ...

Tens of thousands attend Cruyff documentary premiere: organizers aim for world record

The premiere of a four-part documentary about football legend Johan Cruijff took place at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, where organizers aimed to break the world record for the largest film pr...

My new supermarket worker gets into my personal space too quickly: ‘You’re not a meat eater, are you? And you definitely vote left?’

Journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff describes an uncomfortable encounter with an intrusive supermarket employee during a routine grocery check in her new neighborhood. The employee made several personal ...

Ed Nieuwland steps down after 38 years as fairground board member of the Santpoort Harness Racing Association: 'You have to stop at some point'

Ed Nieuwland is retiring from his position as a board member for fairground affairs at the Harddraverij Vereniging Santpoort after 38 years. His official farewell will take place during the associatio...

Dizzying rides, sweet cotton candy, and hope at the claw machines. The fair is back at the Bazaar: 'It’s going to be chaaaaaosssss'

The fair has returned to De Bazaar, featuring a variety of high-speed attractions such as the 'Chaos' ride. Visitors are enjoying the 360-degree spinning experiences along with classic fairground trea...

'You were allowed a hundred, but I can't stop': Dozens of collectors enjoy National Shell Counting Day in Zandvoort

Dozens of volunteers gathered on the beach in Zandvoort for the annual National Shell Counting Day to collect and document shell species. The data collected during this event will be used by the Natur...

Nikky (14) taught herself to skate and then took lessons. Now she’s joined a talent class: ‘Learning tricks is really not easy’

Fourteen-year-old Nikky Zonneveld has been selected for a skateboarding talent class after teaching herself the basics and later pursuing professional lessons. She first picked up a skateboard at age ...

Verstappen also wins his second GT3 race at Nürburgring

Max Verstappen, along with teammates Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gounon, secured a victory in a four-hour GT3 race at the Nürburgring. The four-time Formula 1 world champion finished approximately on...

Cleanup spectacle in city center: "We must take care of this beautiful city of ours"

During National Cleanup Day, Amsterdam residents and business owners organized a festive cleaning procession through the city center to tackle litter and promote urban liveability. The event marked th...

Delicious dining at undiscovered Shree for a reasonable price (8)

Shree is an Indian vegetarian restaurant that offers a wide range of vegan options at affordable prices. The establishment is noted for providing a high-quality dining experience centered on authentic...

Free compost at Heemskerk station, bring your own shovel and bucket

On Saturday, March 28, residents of Heemskerk can collect free compost at the station parking lot in celebration of National Compost Day. This initiative serves as a thank-you to citizens for their ef...

New climbing routes in Spaarnwoude: more variety for climbers of all levels

The climbing wall in the Spaarnwoude recreation area is adding new routes to provide more variety for climbers of all skill levels. These updates aim to enhance the climbing experience by offering a b...

New lamps for Haarlem station hall built around the corner in Huib's workshop: 'We were given a lot of freedom'

Local craftsman Huib Nelissen is constructing new chandeliers for the Haarlem railway station hall in his workshop located near the station. The project allowed for significant creative freedom in des...

Marco loves life aboard a trawler: 'I just jumped into the deep end and sailed to Africa'

Marco Schaaper serves as a versatile foreman on a trawler for the Dutch shipping company Cornelis Vrolijk, managing various tasks such as crane and forklift operation. He reflects on his career at sea...

Book Week brings crowds to libraries and bookstores: 'Continuing to read stories is so important'

Book Week has led to increased traffic in libraries and bookstores across the IJmond region, emphasizing the importance of continued reading. The event has prompted local displays and discussions as r...

Jari from Castricum makes skating documentary for graduation project: ‘I can never get enough of skating’

Seventeen-year-old Jari Hoogeboom from Castricum has created a documentary titled 'Valse Start' for his high school graduation project at the Adriaan Roland Holst School in Bergen. The film explores v...

Heemstede resident must tolerate neighbor's chimney and wood stove

An 83-year-old resident of Heemstede lost a legal battle in the highest administrative court of the Netherlands to prevent her neighbor from using a wood stove. The woman had requested that the neighb...

Free day out: visit these greenhouses near Haarlem during Kom in de Kas

The Kom in de Kas event offers a free family outing on April 11 and 12, 2026, featuring greenhouse visits near Haarlem. This event is designed to be accessible regardless of the weather, providing an ...

Vast majority of readers want current playground at Hoeve Duin- en Kruidberg to stay: ‘Only place in the municipality where young children can play in nature’

A large majority of readers support the legalization and preservation of the playground at Hoeve Duin- en Kruidberg. According to a poll with 858 responses, the site is considered the only natural are...

Even though Michaëlla Krajicek has retired and turned to padel, the online tennis hate continues

Former professional tennis player Michaëlla Krajicek has transitioned to padel and is currently making her debut at the Dutch National Championships. In an interview, she discusses balancing her new ...

From 'Do we have money to spare?' to 'it brings cooling to the city': Haarlem deeply divided over restoring filled-in canals

A poll regarding the restoration of water to Haarlem's filled-in canals resulted in a nearly equal split among 1,135 respondents. The "disagree" camp won by a single vote, reflecting deep public divis...

Tens of thousands of volunteers clean up trash in the area

Tens of thousands of volunteers participated in the 24th National Cleanup Day on Saturday, collecting litter across the Netherlands. Organized by Verpact, the event saw over 1,500 registered cleaning ...

From Sittard to Spain: Why Mitch Kolkman (23) chose a new start in Girona on the road to the LA Games

Mitch Kolkman, a 23-year-old triathlete from Haarlem, has moved from Sittard to Girona, Spain, to prepare for the upcoming season and the Los Angeles Olympics. Despite his transition to the new traini...

Which energy contract is best right now and how to keep costs under control

Rising energy and fuel prices are impacting consumers as the war with Iran disrupts global oil production and transport. The article explores strategies for managing household energy costs and selecti...

Customers travel from far and wide to Budget Food in Beverwijk: 'They sometimes save forty euros a week on groceries'

Budget Food in Beverwijk's Wijkerbaan shopping center attracts customers from across the province of North Holland by selling surplus supermarket goods at significant discounts. Shoppers report saving...

Top chef Nico Koji Miyahira now prepares meals as a volunteer at Hospice De Heideberg: ‘If I can still contribute to this final stage of life, I want to do that’

Nico Koji Miyahira, a 37-year-old professional chef from Haarlem, has begun volunteering to prepare high-quality meals for residents at Hospice De Heideberg in Santpoort-Noord. Inspired by his childho...

Maarten and Mariska returned to Amsterdam: ‘I couldn't even grab a coffee there in the morning’

Asma El Morabit (43) teaches ‘her’ boys to get their diplomas, knowing firsthand how difficult it is without one

1950s herring stall conflict: how the herring tradition survived despite everything

Activist and politician Saar Boerlage dies aged 93

Renowned activist and politician Saar Boerlage has passed away at the age of 93. She served as an Amsterdam city councilor for multiple parties and was a former national chair of the Pacifist Socialis...