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Haarlem photographer Laurens van Houten photographed Elvis in Las Vegas: ‘I smuggled the camera in my underwear’

Haarlem photographer Laurens van Houten recounts his experience of smuggling a camera into a Las Vegas showroom to illegally capture photos of Elvis Presley. He describes how the iconic singer noticed...

Clothing swap café for women: ‘If you don't wear it anymore, swap it’

A clothing swap café for women provides a simple and sustainable way to acquire new clothing by trading unused items. This practice helps to protect the environment by reducing the need for the produ...

The story behind Glock ’45 in documentary: ‘They are all very sweet and very loud’

The documentary 'Glock ’45 - The Movie' explores the history and personal stories behind the Hoorn-based band Glock ’45. Singer-bassist Pricklebush Pete highlights the band's loud style and the cl...

Help! I suddenly have to look after a real vegetable garden

The author describes their transition from virtual gardening in video games like Plants vs. Zombies and Minecraft to managing a real-world vegetable garden. Despite having reached high levels of exper...

Note about the Bavo bells: 'Almost everyone had a watch by then' | column

The author discusses the history and public significance of the clock and bells in the tower of Haarlem's Grote of Sint-Bavokerk. The column reflects on a time when these bells were the community's pr...

For Maartje and Kine, bingo is a metaphor for life: how do you handle the balls that roll your way?

Rapture was the guiding principle for director Ramón Gieling (1954-2026), as in his film on the worship of Cruyff in Barcelona

Netflix dives into the chess scandal of the century, but finds no evidence of anal beads

Sanne Wallis de Vries and Jelka van Houten to perform together in theater

Actresses Sanne Wallis de Vries and Jelka van Houten will star together in a new comedy production titled LIFT. This upcoming theater season marks the first time the two actresses have shared the stag...

Jaap (88) hangs up his sax: 'It wasn't just about making music, but also camaraderie'

88-year-old Jaap Hilbers is retiring from playing the saxophone after more than 70 years, including 60 years with the music association St. Caecilia in Heemskerk. His final performance will take place...

Video | New Michael Jackson movie trailer shows striking resemblance to uncle

Heritage of the Week | Sustainable family business on the Egelantiers

The historic Gunters & Meusers building in Amsterdam's Jordaan district has undergone a sustainability renovation to prepare the national monument for the future. This project serves as an example of ...

Introdans celebrates the sometimes over-illustrative work of Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui in a mixed program

The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals identity: 'Tired of being a secret'

Author Freida McFadden, known for the psychological thriller 'The Housemaid,' has revealed her true identity as brain doctor Sara Cohen. Cohen explained that she decided to go public because she was t...

On this day in 1980, Ajax played for a spot in the European Cup final but were defeated by a surprise opponent

On April 9, 1980, Ajax faced Nottingham Forest in the first leg of the Europa Cup 1 semi-finals at the City Ground. Despite competing for a place in the final, the Amsterdam-based club was ultimately ...

Political satire eerily relevant: 'How do we make sure everything completely explodes?'

Joeri Heegstra and Max Wind's satirical play 'Operation Hellfire' has gained unexpected relevance since it was written two years ago. The production explores a hypothetical scenario where the United S...

Ton (56) brutally beaten in Snapchat 'jumping' trend: 'Like being attacked by a pack of hyenas'

Ton Witkamp, 56, was severely assaulted by a group of youths in Haarlem on Easter Monday. Police are investigating whether the attack is linked to "jumpen," a violent Snapchat trend where random victi...

Cameron Diaz to star in Troop Beverly Hills sequel

Cameron Diaz is set to star in a sequel to the 1989 comedy Troop Beverly Hills. This project follows her recent return to the film industry after a ten-year acting hiatus.

That orbit around the moon was a milestone, but proved unsuitable for live television

Students with ‘golden hands’ compete: ‘Parents can proudly say their child took part in national vocational competitions’

Students from practical colleges across the Netherlands gathered at Praktijkcollege de Schakel in Haarlem for the national finals of the PROfessionals competition. Participants competed in categories ...

Actor Theo James worried about manosphere's potential influence on son

Actor Theo James has expressed concern regarding the "manosphere," an online community where misogynistic and sexist views are shared. He stated that he fears for the future of his two-year-old son du...

Construction fences to remain on the Kruisbrug for a while longer

Construction fences have shielded the monumental fencing of the Kruisbrug for over a year, impacting the primary entrance route from the train station to the city center. The reasons for the prolonged...

Rijksmuseum seals birdhouses: 'Because of flashy project'

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has faced criticism from local residents for taping birdhouses shut and netting trees to prevent birds from nesting during the construction of a new sculpture garden. The ...

Arjen Lubach to host Dutch version of comedy show Taskmaster

Arjen Lubach has been announced as the host of the Dutch version of the comedy series Taskmaster, which will air on RTL 4. The comedian revealed the news during his program, LUBACH, featuring the crea...

New measures against Keukenhof traffic nuisance aim to spare Lisserbroek

The recent opening of the Keukenhof has led to increased traffic congestion in the Haarlemmermeer region, particularly affecting the village of Lisserbroek. In response to complaints from local reside...

Yvonne Coldeweijer to hear today if she gets 650,000 euros from Talpa

Juice vlogger Yvonne Coldeweijer is awaiting a court decision today on whether media company Talpa must pay her approximately 650,000 euros. The legal dispute follows the termination of a contract for...

More trees and jobs in Haarlem, fewer festival bigwigs. Countless wish lists on the table at PRO, D66 and CDA

Local organizations in Haarlem have presented policy wishlists to political parties PRO, D66, and CDA during coalition negotiations. Key proposals include planting 500 trees, canceling a planned skate...

IJmuiden Sea and Port Museum no longer completely free with card after losing accredited status

Starting May 1, visitors to the Sea and Harbor Museum in IJmuiden with a Museum Card will be required to pay half of the regular entrance fee. This change follows the museum's loss of its 'recognized ...

Adopt one of 480 organ pipes in the Village Church: Fundraiser launched for €100,000 renovation

The Dorpskerk in Heemskerk has launched a fundraising campaign to raise 100,000 euros for the renovation of its Knipscheer organ. Members of the public are being invited to support the project by adop...

Toos & Henk - April 9

Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through the daily comic strip 'Toos & Henk.' The cartoon is published every week from Monday to Saturday.