Kirsten de Kloet, owner of the 65-year-old pet store 't Dierenhoekje in Amsterdam, is shocked that the large chain Pets Place is opening a new branch right next door. While regular customers express their loyalty to the independent shop, the municipality states it cannot block the chain from opening as it complies with local zoning regulations.
This 38.4-kilometer cycling route on the island of Texel guides visitors through historical sites marking Europe's final battlefield of World War II. Featured in the weekly AlleTijd supplement, the path offers a detailed exploration of wartime traces across the island.
Tom de Boer (1940-2026) was known for his long-standing tradition of celebrating his birthday by providing cake and champagne to the staff at ROTO. This practice eventually transitioned to non-alcoholic refreshments to comply with evolving workplace policies.
RFC Haarlem suffered a heavy 14-61 home defeat against RRC despite an impressive 60-meter try by Tom Kerr in the opening minutes. While Haarlem started the match strongly, the visitors took control midway through the first half and dominated the rest of the game.
Three men from Amsterdam, aged 22 and 23, were arrested on Saturday morning after being caught red-handed during a house burglary on Thomas Harriotlaan in Hoofddorp. The suspects were taken into custody following the incident.
Bloemendaal has secured its place in the Hoofdklasse following a 1-2 victory over HDM in The Hague. Demi Hilterman scored two goals from penalty corners to ensure the team avoids play-out positions with one match left in the season.