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.
Fitkidzz Studio in Haarlem has been selected to organize the MATP demonstration sport for the 2026 Special Olympics. Founded by Ardine Schemmekes, the sports school provides a supportive environment for children with physical or mental challenges who struggle in traditional sports settings.
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.
Haarlem secured their position in the 'overgangsklasse' with a 13-17 victory over BEP in the final round of the season. Meanwhile, league champions KIOS concluded their campaign with a 21-24 win against Velocitas in Leiderdorp.
UNO has secured promotion to the fourth class following a 3-1 victory over Brederodes in the promotion final. Trainer Reave van Egten's team capped off a successful season with the win and expects to be competitive in the higher division next year.
The installation of retractable bollards to make Hillegom's Hoofdstraat car-free has been delayed for several months. Due to the project's high cost of approximately 150,000 euros, a formal tendering process must be completed before the work can proceed.