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Sip, paint & brunch in Haarlem, the Rataplan tour and more news from the past week

This article provides a roundup of recent news and upcoming events in Haarlem, including a 'Sip, paint & brunch' event and updates from Rataplan. It highlights various creative concepts and local outi...

Search for where my father worked: Hillegom printing company Velthuys-Hamberg went bankrupt 50 years ago

This article reflects on the history of the Velthuys-Hamberg printing house in Hillegom, which went bankrupt fifty years ago. It provides a nostalgic look at the facility's atmosphere and daily operat...

Weak start against Jong Almere costs Koninklijke HFC: ‘Should have been the men against the boys’

Koninklijke HFC dropped to 14th place in the league standings following a 2-1 away defeat against Jong Almere City. Despite the loss, the Haarlem-based club maintains a nine-point lead over the relega...

Dramaturg on opera: ‘The Passenger confronts us with the banality of evil’

Family business Toko Exotica faces new future in Parkwijk: 'I don't need to get rich from the shop'

Family business Toko Exotica is relocating from its original 1991 location at Beatrixplein to a temporary site in Reinaldapark this summer. Once the new neighborhood shopping center in Parkwijk is com...

Amsterdam family on Buying Blind: will they succeed in finding a home for them?

Residents of Amsterdam participate in the television show 'Kopen Zonder Kijken' to find a home in the city's challenging housing market. The article highlights the relatable struggle of searching for ...

Telstar investigates passport issue; player eligibility unclear

Dutch football club Telstar is investigating potential player eligibility issues following a warning from the KNVB regarding work permits. The national football association has advised all professiona...

Britt from Uitgeest wins ’Battle’ and advances to next round of The Voice

Britt van Coezand from Uitgeest has advanced to the next round of the television show The Voice of Holland. She successfully won her 'Battle' round against opponent Sam from Team Ilse during the broad...

Advice from my 9-year-old teacher: ‘Don’t voice everything that’s going wrong. It only makes it worse’

Dutch performer and single mother Lottie Hellingman shares life advice from her nine-year-old daughter, who suggested that dwelling on negative situations can make them worse. Hellingman, originally f...

This is the best supermarket milk chocolate praline Easter egg: ‘I can actually taste hazelnut’

Three chocolate experts conducted a blind taste test of nine supermarket brands of milk chocolate praline Easter eggs to determine the highest quality options. The panel evaluated the products based o...

Leonie Hijne from Bonhoeffer College in Castricum named Sustainable Teacher of the Year: 'I was nervous, but it went well'

Leonie Hijne from the Bonhoeffercollege in Castricum has been named the 'Sustainable Teacher of the Year' for 2026 at a ceremony in Arnhem. She accepted the award as a significant recognition for the ...

Pope receives 40th Dutch floral display for Easter service in Rome: 'Ideal promotion for the trade'

For the 40th year, the Pope's Easter Mass in Vatican City will be decorated with a Dutch floral display consisting of 7,000 flowers. The tradition serves as a significant global promotion for the Dutc...

Vacant bowling alley at Buikslotermeerplein to become youth center: "Safe space for everyone"

A long-vacant bowling alley at Buikslotermeerplein in Amsterdam-Noord will be transformed into a youth center designed by local teenagers to create a safe community space. The project, led by a commun...

What to do with all those items from the parental home? 'Heirlooms represent a bloodline, but they become fragmented with each generation'

Author Gerbrand Bakker's latest book, 'Boedel,' explores the emotional and practical challenges of handling a parental estate following his mother's death. The work follows siblings as they sort throu...

Writer Erik Nieuwenhuis delves into the lives of Amsterdam tram line 1 passengers

Amsterdam writer Erik Nieuwenhuis has published a novel titled "Lijn 1," which explores the fictional lives of passengers and staff on the city's tram line 1. Drawing from thirty years of observation,...

The Cats for a new generation

The tribute project "Sure he’s a cat: Tribute to The Cats" celebrates the musical legacy of Volendam's most prominent band. It aims to introduce their work to a new generation while providing a nost...

'Many parents want to live up to the perfect image.' Overload among young parents is rising, but solutions are closer than expected

An increasing number of young parents are experiencing extreme fatigue and burnout as they struggle to balance modern societal pressures with the desire for perfection. Experts note that the combinati...

Pope in Monaco for historic visit

Pope Leo arrived in Monaco on Saturday morning for the first papal visit to the microstate in modern times. He was officially received by Prince Albert and Princess Charlene after arriving via helicop...

Back to the Future actor James Tolkan dies at 94

American actor James Tolkan, known for his roles in the Back to the Future trilogy and Top Gun, passed away on Thursday at the age of 94. He was widely recognized for his portrayal of the character Mr...

Even the biggest Verstappen haters became fans last season, but they are disappearing just as fast this way

Max Verstappen gained widespread popularity in 2025 through his racing comeback and personal milestones, even winning over long-time critics. However, recent developments are reportedly causing him to...

Fans forgive Kanye West everything at listening session in Halfweg

Master swindler or benefactor? The Canadian who promised Zandvoort the world

In 1981, Canadian businessman Michael Hordo arrived in Zandvoort with grand plans to transform the coastal town into a major tourist hub, including proposals for a theme park and international golf ch...

After 124 years, tram line 3 makes its final run today

After 124 years of service, Amsterdam's historic tram line 3 is making its final journey today before being discontinued in a major GVB timetable overhaul. The decision to cut the east-west connection...

Olympic gold will always remain a dream. The unfinished life’s work of top speed skater Melissa Wijfje: ‘At that moment I realized the fire in me no longer burns. It is over’

Dutch speed skater Melissa Wijfje has announced her retirement from professional sports, stating that she no longer possesses the inner drive required to compete. Although winning Olympic gold remaine...

Daantje (24) is the clinical striker, her three sisters Isa (25), Mosa (18) and Febe (18) anchor the defense: thanks to the Molenaar family, Onze Gezellen is unbeatable this season

The Molenaar sisters—Isa, Daantje, Mosa, and Febe—have led the Onze Gezellen women's football team to an undefeated season in the Dutch fourth division. With Daantje as striker and her three siste...

Is the end near for Heemskerk Festival? Funding shortage threatens to ruin plans. 'A crying shame', but organizers refuse to charge admission

The future of the free Heemskerk Festival is uncertain due to significant budget deficits resulting from the loss of major sponsors and funds. Organizer Peter Zonneveld stated that despite the financi...

Toos & Henk - March 28

Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The series is published six days a week, from Monday to Saturday.

A very popular dating show is on TikTok – featuring a cheating blueberry

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Lackluster Netherlands secure narrow win over weakened Norway in friendly, all eyes on debutant Kees Smit

The Dutch national football team secured a narrow 2-1 victory against Norway in a friendly match held at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Despite the win, the team's performance was criticized as lackluster, ...