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Sport IJmond Noord inspires clubs at Beverwijk Club Night: How to grow club spirit? ‘Social bonding is essential’

Sport IJmond Noord hosted a "Club Night" at the DEM football club in Beverwijk to discuss strategies for strengthening club spirit and social bonding among members. The event, titled "Growing with club feeling," provided local associations with inspiration and practical insights. Participants described the session as educational and valuable for fostering community within their organizations.

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Feminist activists take action against the summer body: "Everyone has a beach body"

The feminist action group Dolle Mina's held a demonstration at the Grote Markt in Haarlem to challenge 'summer body' beauty standards. Using props and mock makeovers, the group promoted the message that every person is ready for the beach regardless of their physical appearance.

Woman scams Marktplaats customers with housing, tickets and a cupboard door

An Amsterdam woman was sentenced to 100 hours of community service for defrauding Marktplaats users of over 2,600 euros through fake studio rentals and non-existent tickets. The court mitigated her punishment due to a mild intellectual disability and evidence suggesting she acted under the direction of an unidentified accomplice.

Joost Eerdmans is remarkably quiet in the asylum debate, and it is intentional

Joost Eerdmans and the JA21 party have intentionally remained quiet during recent asylum debates to position themselves as a reliable partner for the Dutch government. This strategic silence aims to foster collaboration with the cabinet, though it also carries potential political risks for the right-wing party.

Are you sure-footed and free from vertigo?

Journalist Dewi van Deurzen reflects on her lifelong experience with mountain hiking in an article for Mezza magazine. She emphasizes the narrow margin between enjoying scenic landscapes and encountering dangerous situations while on the trails.

Lottie Hellingman has doubts: Should she buy an even bigger car than her last one?

Dutch actress Lottie Hellingman describes a highway drive where her daughter pressured her to buy a large SUV for their next car. The daughter criticized their temporary small lease vehicle and threatened not to ride in anything she deemed a "shabby little thing."