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Steel structures and light lines dominate the indoor sculpture garden at KunstRAI

Dead silence from the afterlife

A terraced house in the village of Den Oever is described, noting that its front door overlooks the local football club's fields. The text establishes the specific residential setting within the Dutch...

Hamerkwartier residents concerned about new district: 'You see the heart of North slipping away'

Residents of the Hamerkwartier in Amsterdam-Noord held a manifestation to express concerns over plans to build 6,000 new homes and high-rise towers reaching up to 130 meters. Locals and small business...

HBC plays attractive football against the league leaders but is also a toothless tiger

HBC football club displayed attractive play during their away match against league leader Purmersteijn, but ultimately lacked the offensive power to secure a victory. Trainer Jasper Ketting's side was...

Gerard Joling reacts to row with beer thrower: 'Wasn't exactly my finest hour'

Dutch singer Gerard Joling has addressed an altercation involving a beer-thrower during his performance on Friday night. He expressed regret over the incident, stating that the situation was unfortuna...

Coach Barry Tjeertes slams his own team: ‘We let it slip in the first half. We didn't show up’

Olympia Haarlem suffered a defeat against Sporting Martinus after a poor first half left them trailing 3-0 on Sunday. Manager Barry Tjeertes criticized his team's performance, noting that they were un...

From rare defeat to convincing win: HBS bounces back with goal fest against Phoenix

The HBS field hockey team secured a convincing 5-2 victory against Phoenix, bouncing back from a rare previous defeat. Coach Sake Hermans highlighted the collective team effort, noting that five diffe...

Hillegom loses to bottom-placed Vitesse’22: 'A terrible match. Everything is going against us. It’s very bitter'

Hillegom suffered a 1-0 defeat against bottom-ranked Vitesse’22 on Sunday, missing an opportunity to distance themselves from the relegation play-off zone. The match in Castricum provided a crucial ...

Pubs allowed to stay open all night during World Cup: ‘We’re going to make it one big party’

Pelvic physical therapist: Incontinence is never normal, no matter what the ads say

Pelvic physical therapist Liesbeth de Nekker clarifies that unwanted urine loss is never normal, regardless of how it is portrayed in advertisements. The article explores the causes of incontinence in...

41 doubles compete for victory at national ZCD at Elza Boules: 'You have to place high'

Forty-one doubles teams consisting of 80 players competed in a national petanque competition hosted by the Elza Boules club in Beverwijk. The participants played on 17 courts, aiming to get their iron...

Bloemendaal not yet safe after defeat against Amsterdam. ‘We’re just going to go for it’

Bloemendaal suffered a 0-2 defeat against Amsterdam in the nineteenth round of the competition, marking their eighth loss of the season. With three matches remaining, coach André Morees' team sits ei...

Gerard Joling's management in contact with beer thrower: 'Completely resolved'

The management of Dutch singer Gerard Joling has resolved a dispute with a man who threw beer at the artist during a performance last Friday. Following a brief physical altercation on stage, the booki...

Crown Prince Willem-Alexander turned down a beer on Queen's Day 1997 in Velserbeek Park: 'He thought it was too early'

During the 1997 Koninginnedag celebrations in Velsen-Zuid, Crown Prince Willem-Alexander declined an offer of beer at Park Velserbeek, stating it was too early in the day. The article also reflects on...

The 'How to become famous without leaving home' course is bound to be a hit

ZV Haerlem sharp from the start in derby against VZV, but rivals claim victory

The women's water polo team ZV Haerlem was narrowly defeated 9-10 by local rivals VZV during a derby match on Saturday. Although the Haarlem-based team started strongly at their home pool, De Planeet,...

Magnet fishers pull old grenade from water near Stopera

Magnet fishers discovered a likely World War II-era grenade in the Zwanenburgwal near the Stopera in Amsterdam. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team is currently on-site to secure the device, an...

Marleen (42) thought a breast implant would make her more confident, but it turned out to be a mistake

Marleen, 42, reflects on her decision to get breast implants years ago, which she now considers a major financial and personal mistake. Despite initially hoping the procedure would increase her self-c...

Koninklijke HFC shows too little in Rijnsburg to claim more than a defeat

Koninklijke HFC suffered a defeat in their away match against Rijnsburg, returning home without any points. The Haarlem-based team acknowledged that their performance was insufficient to merit a bette...

Tattooed hairline growing in popularity: ‘A sharp line looks well-groomed’

Micro hair pigmentation, which involves tattooing a sharp and full hairline, has seen a significant rise in popularity over recent years. Practitioner Jacqueline Oeldrich, who began offering the servi...

Fieldworkers search for birds and bats in Heemstede. Extensive research into populations in the neighborhoods.

Ecological researchers are conducting extensive surveys of bird and bat populations in various neighborhoods across Heemstede. Field workers with ecological expertise are carrying out observations dur...

Don’t be too defensive if your child starts investing, says teacher Paula Smith: ‘Try starting a conversation out of curiosity’

Paula Smith, a researcher at Inholland University of Applied Sciences, advises parents to approach their children's interest in investing with curiosity rather than judgment. She emphasizes the import...

Waterloo G-team plays traditional match against Telstar pros: 'There was an angel on his crossbar'

The Waterloo G-team participated in its traditional annual football match against professional players from Telstar in Driehuis. The friendly game emphasized fun and sportsmanship, with the final scor...

Frederikze's fairytale confirms Kinheim's role as developer and inspires others

Eighteen-year-old pitcher Tijn Frederikze has signed with the New York Yankees organization, transitioning from the Dutch baseball club Kinheim. Coach Milan Lammerts attributed the player's success to...

Albert Heijn’s cheese stroopwafel goes viral: from ‘gross and inedible’ to ‘surprisingly good’ and ‘a solid ten’

Albert Heijn has introduced a new cheese stroopwafel, combining two classic Dutch snacks into a single product. The item has gone viral on social media, sparking mixed reactions from consumers while q...

Haarlem overturns second-half deficit to win derby against Cas: 'There is always a healthy rivalry between us'

Haarlem staged a second-half comeback to win the North Holland derby against Cas with a final score of 31-22. After trailing 14-22 at one point, the home team secured the victory, which further height...

Children explore nature at Lusthof De Haeck: Trudge through the swamp in your boots

Lusthof De Haeck, located south of the Nieuwkoopse Plassen, offers a short 1.5-kilometer walking route ideal for families with children to explore marshes, trees, and local wildlife. Visitors are enco...

Wouter Mulder had imagined Zwanenburg’s title match differently: ‘It will just have to happen in a few weeks’

Wouter Mulder shared his disappointment after Zwanenburg's championship match did not go as planned, delaying their potential title win. Reporter Aad Mathot reviewed the match to select the player of ...

Tonight on TV: This well-known Haarlemmer cycles through India with his childhood friend

Haarlem resident Joshua Nolet features in the new television program The Bicycle Race, airing tonight. The show follows Nolet and a childhood friend as they embark on a cycling journey through India.

Eveline’s sister took her own life: ‘I am grateful we were able to talk openly about her wish to die’

Eveline van Haastert reflects on the loss of her sister, Meike, who died by suicide nearly a year ago. She expresses gratitude for the open conversations they shared regarding Meike's struggles and he...