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Mushroom coffee, croissants and organic strawberries: Nanja wakes up pleasantly at the Botermarkt in Haarlem

Food enthusiast Nanja Pol visits the Botermarkt in Haarlem to explore local culinary offerings. During her trip, she focuses on sourcing organic ingredients for a morning breakfast.

The dog, the axe, the forest and the yellow jersey. Visiting Joop Zoetemelk (79): I remain a world champion and Tour winner after all

Former Tour de France winner Joop Zoetemelk reflects on his legendary cycling career as he nears his 80th birthday. Despite the passage of time, he remains a celebrated figure who famously won the Tour in 1980 and the World Championship in 1985.

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Two fires, an impending demolition and squatters: the eventful history of the Vondelkerk in seven moments