In 1988, the Dutch national football team played a warm-up match against an amateur side from Kennemerland in Haarlem shortly before winning the European Championship. Although the professionals won, the amateurs famously hit the woodwork twice in a match that contrasts with today's high-profile pre-tournament friendlies.
A woman named Paula was charged for a useless sustainability consultation after being contacted by a scammer posing as an energy provider representative. This incident serves as a warning about fraudulent advisory sessions that result in unexpected costs for homeowners.
The Royal Netherlands Air Force is conducting training exercises with F-35 fighter jets at Schiphol Airport to practice cooperation between civil and military aviation. These drills, the first of their kind at the airport in a decade, aim to prepare for scenarios where military airbases might become inaccessible due to rising international threats. Schiphol CEO Pieter van Oord emphasized that the collaboration is essential for maximizing military readiness during potential crises.
81-year-old Jan Hoogenwerf reflects on his life in Oslo sixty years after moving there from his hometown of Haarlem. Despite his long residency in Norway, he maintains a strong connection to his Dutch roots through memories and mementos of the city he left behind.
Two cars collided on the A22 on-ramp at the Velsertraverse in Velsen-Noord on Saturday night around 11:50 PM. The incident resulted in a temporary closure of the ramp, and the exact cause of the accident remains unknown.
Rijkswaterstaat is seeking new road inspectors to manage the increasing volume of traffic and incidents on Dutch motorways. The article highlights the experiences of inspector Michiel, who survived being hit by a van, to showcase both the dangers and the energy found in the profession.