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Picking tulips at the Grote Markt, the mystery of Zuiderstraat, and more news from the past week

Recent news from Haarlem includes tulip picking at the Grote Markt and stories about local residents who moved abroad. The update also features a call for readers to share blossom photos and highlight...

No more ‘pizza’ this season for Ronald Koeman (30), who excels weekly at Telstar: ‘Need a bit of luck against PSV’

Telstar goalkeeper Ronald Koeman has maintained his strong form in the Eredivisie this season after helping his team through last year's play-offs. Ahead of a match against PSV, Koeman reflects on his...

Adriaan van Dis writes book about late lover shared with another: Capturing love and loss in language

Dutch author Adriaan van Dis has released his new novel "Alles voor de reis," which serves as an ode to his late lover. The book explores their 38-year relationship and publicly addresses details of a...

The unprecedented breakthrough of 0.0: how the Dutch slowly but surely switched to alcohol-free beer

Alcohol-free beer has transformed from a ridiculed product into a significant commercial success within the Dutch beer market. Major brewers now see non-alcoholic options as a key growth opportunity a...

LIVE Eredivisie | Championship party in Velsen-Zuid: Will PSV manage to beat Telstar this time?

PSV faces Telstar in Velsen-Zuid with the league championship at stake if results go their way. The league leaders are looking to overcome a side that has already beaten them once this season. The mat...

LIVE Eredivisie | Will Ajax continue good form in De Klassieker against Feyenoord? Robin van Persie hopes not

Ajax seeks to continue its winning streak in the Eredivisie 'Klassieker' match against Feyenoord. Feyenoord coach Robin van Persie aims for a victory as the high-stakes game kicks off at 14:30.

Hoofddorp recovers well after two defeats with 5-1 win over Ter Leede; 'I would have liked to score against my old team'

Hoofddorp secured a convincing 5-1 victory against Ter Leede, rebounding from two consecutive losses. The win helps ensure the team maintains momentum and avoids a poor finish to their season.

Tigers in deeper trouble after second loss, title hopes hanging by a thread

The Amsterdam Tigers face a critical situation in the ice hockey national championship finals after losing their second consecutive game to the Nijmegen Devils. Following a 2-5 defeat at home, the Tig...

Linda Wagenmakers lost 8 kilos on Expeditie Robinson: ‘You don’t need much to survive’

Dutch singer and actress Linda Wagenmakers reflects on her experience in the reality show Expeditie Robinson, where she lost eight kilograms and learned about survival. In a personal interview, she al...

Mayor Jos Wienen welds anchor chain to establish Floating Heritage Kon-Tiki: ‘It symbolizes the link to the future’

Mayor Jos Wienen officially established the Varend Erfgoed Kon-Tiki (VEK) on Saturday at scouting Kon-Tiki in Haarlem by welding an anchor chain. The event, attended by many, symbolizes a link to the ...

Tens of thousands attend Cruyff documentary premiere: organizers aim for world record

The premiere of a four-part documentary about football legend Johan Cruijff took place at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, where organizers aimed to break the world record for the largest film pr...

My new supermarket worker gets into my personal space too quickly: ‘You’re not a meat eater, are you? And you definitely vote left?’

Journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff describes an uncomfortable encounter with an intrusive supermarket employee during a routine grocery check in her new neighborhood. The employee made several personal ...

Ed Nieuwland steps down after 38 years as fairground board member of the Santpoort Harness Racing Association: 'You have to stop at some point'

Ed Nieuwland is retiring from his position as a board member for fairground affairs at the Harddraverij Vereniging Santpoort after 38 years. His official farewell will take place during the associatio...

Dizzying rides, sweet cotton candy, and hope at the claw machines. The fair is back at the Bazaar: 'It’s going to be chaaaaaosssss'

The fair has returned to De Bazaar, featuring a variety of high-speed attractions such as the 'Chaos' ride. Visitors are enjoying the 360-degree spinning experiences along with classic fairground trea...

Big secret at Fort Island uncovered after decades: Volunteers discover old German latrine

A volunteer working group on Forteiland has uncovered a long-hidden German latrine inside a concrete bunker after it remained buried for decades. The discovery was made by members Ron Bakker and Jur V...

Nikky (14) taught herself to skate and then took lessons. Now she’s joined a talent class: ‘Learning tricks is really not easy’

Fourteen-year-old Nikky Zonneveld has been selected for a skateboarding talent class after teaching herself the basics and later pursuing professional lessons. She first picked up a skateboard at age ...

Thousands at demonstration against racism and fascism in Amsterdam: ‘No human is illegal’

Thousands arrive at Museumplein after march against racism

Thousands of people participated in a march against fascism and racism in Amsterdam on Saturday afternoon. The demonstration began at Dam Square with a few hundred participants and grew significantly ...

Teenagers still in custody after arrest at Jewish institution in Heemstede

Two teenagers from Amsterdam remain in police custody following their arrest for suspicious behavior near a Jewish institution in Heemstede. The incident occurred amid heightened security after severa...

Hundreds participate in demonstration against racism and discrimination

Hundreds of people gathered at the Dam and Museumplein in Amsterdam for an annual demonstration against racism and discrimination organized by Comité 21 Maart. The event featured speakers from variou...

Delicious dining at undiscovered Shree for a reasonable price (8)

Shree is an Indian vegetarian restaurant that offers a wide range of vegan options at affordable prices. The establishment is noted for providing a high-quality dining experience centered on authentic...

BTS comeback in Seoul attracts around 40,000 visitors, far fewer than expected

K-pop group BTS performed a free one-hour comeback concert in Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday. While organizers expected up to 250,000 attendees, the event drew a significantly smaller crowd of approx...

New lamps for Haarlem station hall built around the corner in Huib's workshop: 'We were given a lot of freedom'

Local craftsman Huib Nelissen is constructing new chandeliers for the Haarlem railway station hall in his workshop located near the station. The project allowed for significant creative freedom in des...

Sarah Janneh nominated for Annie M.G. Schmidt Prize

Sarah Janneh and Kiki Schippers have been nominated for the Annie M.G. Schmidtprijs, which honors the best theater song of the previous year. The nominations were announced on Saturday during the NPO ...

Mayor Marcouch: government must apologize to Moluccans

Arnhem Mayor Ahmed Marcouch has called on the Dutch government to formally apologize to the Moluccan community for their treatment since arriving in the Netherlands in 1951. He emphasized that thousan...

Trust in Mette-Marit not yet restored after interview

Public confidence in Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit remains low following an interview regarding her past association with Jeffrey Epstein. Polls show that a majority of Norwegians feel she provi...

Who will win the Annie M.G. Schmidt Prize this time? Impending doom dominates nominees for best theater song

RCC: Anti-abortion group's Boomerang card violates advertising code

The Dutch Advertising Code Committee (RCC) has ruled that the anti-abortion organization Schreeuw om Leven used misleading advertising on promotional cards offering help to pregnant women. The committ...

Singing along with the St. Matthew Passion in Haarlem’s Adelbertus Church: How music connects despite a failing brain

Stichting Bachkoor Holland is hosting a sing-along concert of the Matthäus Passion this Sunday at the Adelbertuskerk in Haarlem. The event is a collaboration with the KomPassie choir, which brings to...

Book Week brings crowds to libraries and bookstores: 'Continuing to read stories is so important'

Book Week has led to increased traffic in libraries and bookstores across the IJmond region, emphasizing the importance of continued reading. The event has prompted local displays and discussions as r...