Extra focus on parent behavior at Blauw-Wit Pentecost tournament: ‘I understand football is emotion, but you are a role model’

Velsen misses out on playoffs after defeat in Julianadorp. 'Maybe our fourth-place finish exceeded all expectations'

The football club Velsen finished fourth in the first class after a defeat against JVC in Julianadorp. Despite their high ranking, the Driehuis-based team missed out on a spot in the promotion playoffs for the fourth division.

Elly Vleeschhouwer-Blocq (1924-2026) survived eight concentration camps. Always keep hope, was her advice

Justin Kunst heads VSV to safety against SCPB’22 and retires: ‘It’s been a good run’

Justin Kunst scored a decisive header to lead VSV to a 2-1 victory over SCPB’22, securing the team's safety in the second class. The striker confirmed his retirement after the match, having previously played a key role in the club's promotion last season.

How the Ripperda barracks turned into a small Bosnian village in the 1990s: Ramina found safety there and gave birth to her daughter Emina

Over thirty years ago, the Ripperdakazerne in Haarlem served as a shelter for hundreds of Bosnian refugees, including the family of Emina Tuka who was born there. The article recounts how the barracks transformed into a small community for those fleeing conflict in the 1990s. Although born and raised in the Netherlands, Tuka maintains a strong connection to her parents' Bosnian heritage.

HBC wins period title and plays Wednesday for return to Third Division

HBC secured the third period title and a spot in the promotion play-offs following a 1-1 draw against JOS/Watergraafsmeer. Coach Jasper Ketting’s team will now compete for a place in the third division, facing Flevo Boys at home this Wednesday before a return match in Emmeloord on Saturday.