How Kunstwacht cleaned the National Monument on Dam Square so quickly after defacement: ‘Very delicate work’

Historical guided tour of Oud-Velsen

A guided historical tour of the village of Oud-Velsen, located along the North Sea Canal, will take place on July 12. The event is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM.

Beach girl Rianne on the ten basic rules at the beach: 'Claiming a spot with a towel is happening here now too'

Rianne van Baarsen-Welboren, a frequent visitor to the beach in Wijk aan Zee, has compiled a list of ten unwritten etiquette rules for beachgoers. Her guidelines address common behaviors such as claiming spots with towels, reflecting the increasing crowds observed at the coast.

Petanque tournament for the deaf and hard of hearing: 'In a normal match, you aren't even allowed to talk during play'

The PUK club in Haarlem-Noord hosted its first international petanque tournament specifically for deaf and hard-of-hearing players. Participants followed strict rules requiring silence and stillness during throws, highlighting the unique communication needs of the athletes.

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Young and old run, walk, or help out at the Uitgeest Fun Run: You can do two laps, but that's not how we do things

The Kermisloop Uitgeest is a local running event organized as a prelude to the village's annual fair. Participants of all ages enjoy a casual route through the community that emphasizes camaraderie and fun over competitive performance.