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Learning language and math: lots of money and a little love. It all pays off

Recent international research indicates a significant decline in the language proficiency of Dutch youth. Experts emphasize that investing in language and numeracy skills is essential to address these...

Vacation no longer a given, but thankfully there is the neighborhood campsite in Beverwijk. Sadly, more and more families are finding us

Families are camping at the Willem Alexanderplantsoen in Beverwijk for the second annual local buurtcamping event. While the setting is cozy, the organizers note that an increasing number of families ...

Odysseus as a child among monsters and cyclopes in a campsite pool. Elisa Pesapane breathes new life into ancient Greek myth

Haarlem-based artist Elisa Pesapane has reimagined the ancient Greek myth of Odysseus in a new book and exhibition. In her version, Odysseus is depicted as a child who has a brother, offering a fresh ...

Silvia is a teacher because her teacher Willy inspired her: You paid attention to all 39 students

In the series 'Life Lessons,' former student Silvia Slagter-Gerrits reflects on how her first-grade teacher, Willy Rood, inspired her to become a teacher herself. The story highlights the lasting impa...

Soldier of Orange: how the musical that was destined to fail broke all records

The Dutch musical 'Soldaat van Oranje' has achieved record-breaking success, reaching four million visitors across nearly 4,000 performances. The production will conclude its long-running engagement a...

Three seriously injured in accident at Plein ‘40-’45 during Morocco victory celebration

Riot police intervene in Utrecht following unrest after Morocco World Cup match

Police in Utrecht deployed the Mobile Unit (ME) on Saturday evening to restore order following unrest after the World Cup match between Morocco and Canada. Local authorities reported the intervention ...

Riot police clear restless crowd from The Hague's Schilderswijk district

Following Morocco's World Cup victory over Canada, police intervened in The Hague's Schilderswijk neighborhood due to civil unrest. Mayor Jan van Zanen issued an emergency order for parts of the distr...

Mexico takes measures against World Cup crowds following suffocation deaths

Mexico City is implementing safety measures to manage large crowds during the World Cup match between Mexico and England. These precautions follow a tragic incident where four people died due to overc...

Morocco fans celebrate victory in multiple cities

Fans of the Moroccan national football team took to the streets in various cities across the Netherlands to celebrate their victory over Canada. Large crowds gathered in multiple locations, including ...

Actor who played Mark Zuckerberg no longer wants to be associated with him

Actor Jesse Eisenberg has stated that he no longer wishes to be associated with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Eisenberg played the role of Zuckerberg in the 2010 film The Social Network during his career.

After Ajax, Danique Noordman finds her new dream club in Juventus

Midfielder Danique Noordman has transferred from Ajax to the Italian club Juventus. The 22-year-old player will compete in the Serie A for the upcoming season.

Former minister offers painful analysis: highly educated people mainly create jobs for themselves

Former Dutch minister Jo Ritzen argues that the emphasis on higher education has failed to create equality and instead widened social divides. He contends that his generation's policies resulted in a ...

Iede doesn't want to make death sadder than it is: this is how a funeral can also look

Iede Hoorn offers unique and non-traditional funeral services, such as boat processions through canals or luxury car transport. The article encourages readers to reconsider traditional funeral norms b...

Reducing Amal Clooney to 'George Clooney's wife'? It's the other way around, says Yanaika Zomer

Amal Clooney is a prominent British-Lebanese human rights lawyer known for representing high-profile clients such as Julian Assange and Julia Tymoshenko. Beyond her legal career, she has advised inter...

Vunzige Deuntjes festival stands on its own for the first time: ‘you can still chat with each other between the music here’

Manager Míchel suffers defeat in debut as Ajax falls to Panathinaikos in friendly

First time something fun is happening here: neighborhood barbecue in IJmuiden problem area is a hit

Residents of the Schiplaan neighborhood in Zeewijk gathered for a community barbecue, featuring music and performances. The event aimed to promote solidarity in an area that has previously been associ...

Beverwijk celebrates and commemorates Keti Koti for the fourth year in a row: Let's also take a stand for unity

For the fourth consecutive year, organizer Mariska de Jong is hosting a Keti Koti event in Beverwijk to commemorate the end of slavery. The celebration aims to balance reflection on historical trauma ...

Dutch baseball team narrowly loses Haarlem Baseball Week final to Italy

The Dutch national baseball team narrowly lost the Honkbalweek Haarlem final with a score of 3-4 against Italy at the Pim Mulier stadium. This victory marks the first time that Italy has won the tourn...

His old neighbors are lining up to push Rob (91) in his wheelchair from Schoterhof to his favorite coffee spot: 'We are like family'

Ninety-one-year-old Rob van Norren, who lives in a Haarlem nursing home, is able to continue visiting his favorite coffee shop thanks to a dedicated group of former neighbors and volunteers. The group...

Beyoncé surprises fans with new music on US Independence Day

American superstar Beyoncé has surprised fans by releasing a new song titled Morning Dew (Donk) without prior announcement on Independence Day. This marks her first new music release in two years.

It always stays dry at Willem's indoor campsite

Owner Willem Megens has created a unique indoor camping experience in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, featuring custom-built caravans and cabins that allow guests to enjoy a camping atmosphere regardless of the w...

Living statues bring history to life during Fier Haarlem kick-off

Living statues transformed Haarlem's city center into an open-air museum this Saturday to kick off the Fier Haarlem event. The performances depicted scenes from the Siege of Haarlem, marking a histori...

If the weather is nice, we sit here every day

A group of women known as the 'Zwetse women' spend their days at the Het Zwet swimming pool in Haarlem to enjoy their local holiday. They frequent the pool daily and often assist children who have los...

Opening of circular bicycle bridge 'De Patriot' near Abbenes, named after resistance group: 'A fitting tribute'

A new circular bicycle bridge named 'De Patriot' was officially opened in Abbenes on Friday. The bridge, named after a resistance group, saw its first cyclist cross it even before the opening ceremony...

Max Verstappen out of contention in Silverstone sprint race, Kimi Antonelli gets the better of Lewis Hamilton

Kimi Antonelli secured victory in the sprint race at Silverstone, finishing ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Max Verstappen finished in sixth place.

Jesper de Jong also eliminated in doubles at Wimbledon

Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong and his partner Valentin Royer were eliminated from the Wimbledon doubles tournament in the second round. The pair lost in straight sets to Italian opponents Simone ...

Lottie Hellingman only writes in her little pink notebook when she is in Paris: 'When I was 17, I felt: this is my city'

Actress Lottie Hellingman reveals that she maintains a special pink notebook where she records memories and keeps mementos exclusively during her visits to Paris. She explains that her tradition of wr...

K3 with Klaasje as replacement for pregnant Marthe is 'craziest lineup ever'

Klaasje Meijer has returned to join K3 as a temporary replacement for the pregnant Marthe De Pillecyn. Current member Julia Boschman described the group's current lineup as the craziest one in its his...