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Kim Lammers realizes: losing for an entire season takes a lot out of a team

Kim Lammers reflects on the psychological toll of a losing season as sports leagues conclude their championship and relegation battles. The article examines whether the pressure of a national title fi...

Toos & Henk - May 11

Cartoonist Paul Kusters publishes his daily comic strip Toos & Henk from Monday to Saturday, offering a unique perspective on current events.

Review: The art in the Transit exhibition is powerful, but viewing it with a fully open mind is impossible

M pies brings savory British pies to Javastraat: ‘I got my love for cooking from home’

Spot the difference: Eerste Lindendwarsstraat in 1960 and 2026

Norwegian Eurovision act 'too sexy' and must be adjusted according to EBU

The European Broadcasting Union has warned the Norwegian Eurovision delegation that singer Jonas Lovv's performance was deemed too sexy during rehearsals in Vienna. Consequently, the act must be modif...

Devastating stats for Ajax: The painful consequences of Mike van der Hoorn's header

Ajax faces the possibility of missing out on European football after a late goal by Mike van der Hoorn secured a win for FC Utrecht. The result significantly damages the club's league ranking and thei...

García after Ajax home defeat against Utrecht: ‘I feel sorry for the fans’

Nearly a hundred attend Multi-Cultural Mother's Day in Dwarsligger: 'It’s incredibly impressive that he pulled this off'

Nearly one hundred people attended a Multicultural Mother's Day celebration at the De Dwarsligger community center in IJmuiden. Organized by Hendrik Juliana, the event featured a relaxed atmosphere an...

Young fans help Salvation Army with celebration weekend in exchange for Harry Styles tickets

Glass artwork removed from Osdorpplein after 27 years, artist's widow disappointed

The municipality of Amsterdam has begun removing the glass artwork 'Senza Parole' from Osdorpplein after 27 years, citing high restoration costs and square renovation plans. The sculpture, created by ...

Dream farewell for passionate Amsterdam handball coach

VOC Amsterdam secured the Dutch women's handball title with a narrow 28-27 victory over SEW in Geleen. The championship marks the final game for retiring coach Elly An de Boer, with celebrations conti...

Drama for Ajax at Johan Cruijff ArenA: Play-offs loom after stoppage-time defeat to FC Utrecht

Ajax suffered a 1-2 home defeat against FC Utrecht in the Johan Cruijff ArenA, with the winning goal scored in stoppage time. This result leaves the team, managed by Oscar Garcia, likely facing the pl...

From Den Helder to Haarlem: residents work on large slavery history tapestry

Residents across North Holland are collaborating on a monumental 35-meter tapestry titled 'Draden van ons Nederlandse slavernijverleden' to illustrate the region's history of slavery and colonialism. ...

One more point needed: Telstar can finally banish relegation specter against FC Volendam

Telstar defeated Heracles 3-0 on Sunday, bringing them within one point of securing their place in the Eredivisie for next season. The team can officially avoid relegation in their upcoming match agai...

Feyenoord's Champions League journey reaches a dead end

Feyenoord concluded a difficult and stressful season with a 1-1 draw against AZ on Sunday. Despite the team's struggles and few highlights throughout the year, fans celebrated the result at De Kuip st...

Nadia de Vries was once suspected of plagiarism for writing too well; now she is nominated for the Libris Literature Prize

Author Nadia de Vries has been shortlisted for the Libris Literatuurprijs, years after being falsely accused of plagiarism by a teacher who doubted her talent. She also recently contributed a story to...

Demi Hilterman leaves Bloemendaal as all-time top scorer: 'Need for new challenges grew'

Demi Hilterman, the all-time top scorer for Bloemendaal, played her final match for the club in a 3-4 loss against SCHC. The game also served as a farewell for several other teammates, including Sterr...

Talent Celwin Hurkmans to get playing time at first-division DSS this season. 'It was really much too close'

On Thursday evening, the Haarlem-based baseball team DSS secured a narrow victory against the Brabant Twins in the first class. Solid pitching and a home run helped the league leaders maintain their p...

Olympia Haarlem not yet safe in first division after late goal. 'We're really selling ourselves short'

Olympia Haarlem suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against VIOS-W following a late goal from a corner kick. The loss means the club has not yet secured its safety in the first class for the upcoming season.

Youth fire brigades tackle simulated fires in Heemskerk to determine the best in the Netherlands

Youth fire brigades from across the Netherlands competed in Heemskerk on Saturday to determine the country's best team. Participants used digital technology to extinguish imaginary fires during the co...

Major disappointment for Nibbixwoud after missing out on national title: Very bitter

The handball team SEW from Nibbixwoud narrowly missed out on the Dutch national championship title after losing by a single point to V.O.C. Amsterdam. The loss resulted in the cancellation of planned ...

Bronze for gymnast Slooff on floor at World Challenge Cup

Nineteen-year-old Dutch gymnast Floor Slooff secured a bronze medal in the floor exercise final at the World Challenge Cup in Varna, Bulgaria. She finished in third place with a score of 12.800, trail...

Telstar starts offensively in key clash against Heracles; Soufiane Hetli replaces injured Tyrone Owusu

Telstar is adopting an offensive lineup with three attackers for their critical Eredivisie match against Heracles Almelo. Soufiane Hetli replaces the injured Tyrone Owusu in a game that could secure t...

LIVE | Ajax again with Dolberg up front against FC Utrecht, Gloukh also starts

Ajax start with Dolberg and Gloukh against FC Utrecht

Ajax has selected Kasper Dolberg to start as striker in their home match against FC Utrecht. Dolberg was chosen over Wout Weghorst, who missed the previous game against PSV due to illness.

Researcher on Vondelpark fatbike ban: Fatbikes are the scapegoats of the traffic debate

'Excellent connection' Schipholweg continues to change: from Tour de France to Haarlem Spaarnepoort public transport hub

The Schipholweg in Haarlem-Oost, which opened in July 1954, has served as a vital link between Haarlem and Schiphol Airport for decades. Originally hosting the Tour de France just before its official ...

Video | Rihanna gets children's drawing tattooed on her leg

Yanaika Zomer on her first novel: 'I didn't want readers to think: it's logical she cheats, her husband is a dick'

Columnist Yanaika Zomer has released her debut novel, "Heremietdagen," which follows a protagonist navigating her mother's dementia and the sudden death of a secret lover. The book explores the comple...