This weekly feature from AlleTijd presents a 4.7-kilometer walking route through Weesp, a town often described as a smaller version of Amsterdam. The trail highlights local specialties like "Weesper moppen" cookies and scenic views of boats on the Vecht river.
Model train enthusiast Arno Hunting emphasizes the importance of passing on technical knowledge and hobby skills to younger generations. He describes how many collectors start at a young age and eventually build expansive, detailed rail networks and landscapes in their homes.
The death of a 15-year-old girl during a race in Leiden has prompted an investigation into the inconsistent age limits and health regulations for marathons. The study reveals a lack of standardized rules and health advice across various running events both in the Netherlands and abroad.
24-year-old Lucas Matthes is set to compete in tennis at the Special Olympics National Games held in Haarlem next weekend. Matthes, an ambassador for the event and a former Dutch national champion in G-skating, is one of 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities participating in the competition.
On Saturday night, 27 asylum seekers stayed at an emergency shelter in Gieten, Drenthe, marking a slight increase from 25 people the previous night. The temporary facility, located in the De Goorns sports hall, has a total capacity to accommodate 150 individuals.
Noraly Beyer revealed that her partner, presenter Joost Prinsen, decided to end his life after suffering a stroke in October 2025. The stroke left Prinsen partially paralyzed and with speech difficulties, leading to his decision not to continue. Beyer shared these details during an interview on the NPO 2 program Over Leven.