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These teachers have thousands of followers on social media: ‘My classroom door is always open, I see social media as an extension of that’

Four teachers discuss their motivations for sharing their daily classroom experiences on social media platforms, aiming to provide transparency and highlight the positive aspects of education. While m...

'Reading teacher' Sanne started her Instagram account to inspire other teachers: 'I also get inspired myself'

Sanne Dorrepaal, a 28-year-old teacher from Haarlem, uses her Instagram account to share her expertise in youth literature and inspire fellow educators. At the Beatrixschool, she has implemented a dai...

Teacher Pleun shares her songs on TikTok: ‘My biggest goal is to inspire other teachers and show high school students how beautiful teaching is’

Pleun Couwenhoven, a 26-year-old teacher at a Montessori school in Haarlem, uses her TikTok account to share music and insights into her life as a kindergarten teacher. With over 62,000 followers, her...

Didem discusses social media with children, often because their parents don't want them on it: 'I completely agree'

Didem Aykilic, a 31-year-old teacher at Het Spectrum in Hoorn, gained a significant social media presence after her students created a TikTok account for her. Despite her initial reservations about so...

Fien is afraid of viruses at the office but isn't allowed to work from home: ‘You’re not made of porcelain, I’m told’

Legal assistant Fien, who has lung emphysema, is facing difficulties as her employer refuses to allow her to work from home despite her high health risks at the office. Employment expert Anne-Marije B...

Two new playgrounds for Poelenburg. But what should they look like?

Two new playgrounds are being developed in the Poelenburg district of Heemskerk, located on Huibert Pootstraat and Cornelis Geelvinckstraat. The project is currently seeking input on how the final des...

Find them all: rare planetary parade visible above Haarlem

A rare planetary parade featuring Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Mercury, Uranus, and Neptune will be visible in the sky on Saturday, February 28th. During this celestial event, the planets will appear lined...

From primeval forest to spontaneous palms: Amsterdam’s nature is alive and kicking

Amsterdam's natural environment is showcased as a diverse landscape ranging from ancient-style marshlands to emerging tropical plants like palm trees. This exploration marks the 125th anniversary of t...

Model builder Harald has a room full of Vietnam War planes and tanks and now wants to get youth excited about his hobby: More fun than PlayStation

Harald Verweij has been a dedicated model builder for fifty years, a hobby that began when his father gave him a World War II airplane kit. He now manages a collection of Vietnam War-era models and ai...

Cycling friends Dylan van Baarle and Niki Terpstra want to be leading again with Soudal Quick-Step: ‘This is one big family’

Dutch cyclists Dylan van Baarle and Niki Terpstra are aiming to restore the Belgian team Soudal - Quick Step's dominance in the Flemish classics. Van Baarle, as a lead rider, and Terpstra, as a team l...

60 Seconds: Searching for the Panic Button

The article discusses how the sensation of fear changes as people age, noting that older individuals rarely experience it in daily life. It mentions that adrenaline-inducing activities like skydiving ...

Owner of poisoned Fleur warns residents near Amstelveen park

Multiple dogs have been poisoned after eating toxic substances in Broersepark, Amstelveen, resulting in at least one reported death and several hospitalizations. Concerned pet owners are posting warni...

Tyrone Lak (20) from Zaan cycled 185km to Germany for a schnitzel: ‘They’re just prepared better there’

Tyrone Lak, a 20-year-old from Zaandam, cycled 185 kilometers on a standard city bike to the German border village of Emlichheim specifically to eat a schnitzel. He made the overnight journey because ...

Hoofddorp asylum center is a multi-story village where residents have become family: ‘We see each other grow up’

The former Crowne Plaza Hotel in Hoofddorp has transformed into a self-contained community housing 530 asylum seekers and status holders for nearly three years. The facility features various amenities...

Toos & Henk - February 28

Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his daily perspective on current events through the comic strip Toos & Henk, which appears from Monday to Saturday. This specific entry is dated February 28.

Pregnant women to lose out significantly under cabinet plans: ‘Affects 25,000 women’

The Dutch government plans to significantly reduce the maximum daily wage for social security benefits, impacting approximately 25,000 women. This measure will lead to lower payouts for maternity and ...

Some smart uses for a greenhouse

The article discusses the various benefits of adding a conservatory to a home, such as increased living space, higher property value, and improved aesthetics. It notes that many homeowners do not full...

Inspection investigates online weight loss drug sales: ‘Doctors and pharmacists breaking the law’

The Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) is investigating the illegal online sale of weight loss medication following an investigation by the program Kassa. It was discovered that some Dutch...

Hans Cornelissen: ‘It’s nice that I am and stay slim’

Actor and theater producer Hans Cornelissen discusses his lifestyle and mental well-being in an interview with Mezza magazine. He explains that he avoids intense exercise and identifies as being highl...

Time travel impossible? In Leiden it is. At the wildly popular Museum Escape, you come face to face with your ancestor

The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden in Leiden hosts a popular 'Museum Escape' experience where participants solve mysteries after closing hours. Visitors interact with historical figures from various eras, s...

Hans (71) stops delving into Castricum’s past after online hate: ‘I’m done for now’

Seventy-one-year-old Hans van der Himst has decided to stop researching and sharing the history of Castricum on social media due to persistent online hate speech. Although he misses the hobby and his ...

Velsen residents say Telstar fans should pay KNVB fireworks fine: ‘Start a crowdfunding campaign’

Residents of Velsen are calling for Telstar supporters to cover a €7,500 fine imposed by the KNVB for setting off fireworks in the stadium. The display was a tribute to a deceased fan, but locals su...

Vondelpark residents relieved by extra measures: "I feel unsafe on my bike"

The City of Amsterdam has expanded its designated nuisance and drug-dealing zone to include Vondelpark and surrounding streets following a rise in crime and safety concerns. This new status allows pol...

She is unbeatable, yet Esther Kiel (29) is retiring: 'Natural ice is fantastic, but you don't want to train all year for just those few races'

Speed skater Esther Kiel has announced her retirement from the sport at the age of 29, despite her recent string of victories on natural ice in Sweden. Kiel, who is from Overveen, explained that the i...

After-school activity provider shuts down already, and critics are not surprised: ‘They had never done anything like this before’

Irene Schouten's pilates empire is growing fast: already the sixth location in six months. 'I hope it becomes a nationwide concept'

Former Olympic speed skating champion Irene Schouten is rapidly expanding her pilates chain, RFRMR, with the opening of its sixth location in Heemskerk. Alongside partner Suus Bakker, Schouten aims to...

Actress Annet Malherbe doesn't want an allotment, but it’s the ideal setting for her new MAX series

Actress Annet Malherbe stars in the new Omroep MAX television series 'Rust en Vreugd', which explores the dynamics of an allotment garden complex. Although the actress has no desire to own an allotmen...

Politics on the Amstel: Halsema shocks with controversial plan and Ramadan could influence elections

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema's controversial proposal to repatriate addicted homeless individuals has sparked debate among local political commentators. The discussion also addresses the potential in...

Sylvia and Chantal from Heemstede rescue waterbirds from death

Residents Sylvia and Chantal have launched a crowdfunding campaign to install duck ladders in Heemstede to help young waterfowl escape steep ditches. The initiative aims to prevent chicks from drownin...

Bike path on Plantage Middenlaan blocked off with traffic signs for over four years: 'Shabby'

A bike path on Amsterdam's Plantage Middenlaan has remained closed for over four years, leading to frustration among local residents and cyclists. The path, originally blocked due to museum constructi...