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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...

A mysterious bunker, natural beauty and monuments around Bergen aan Zee

The weekend supplement AlleTijd features an 8.6-kilometer walking and cycling route exploring the natural beauty and monuments around Bergen aan Zee. The trail guides visitors through local landscapes...

Maverick Jan fights for his waterfront palace. ‘There’s always something happening here. Who else has this in the Netherlands?’

Jan Bais, a 75-year-old resident of IJmuiden, is fighting to remain in his unique waterfront home after converting a houseboat into a structure on steel beams. The local municipality wants him to vaca...

Christina Curry expecting a girl

Christina Curry, the daughter of Patricia Paay, announced on Saturday that she is expecting a baby girl. She shared the news with her followers on Instagram by posting footage from a gender reveal eve...

This Haarlem local moved to Thailand fifteen years ago: ‘It still feels like a holiday’

Dave Numan, a former resident of Haarlem, permanently relocated to Thailand fifteen years ago following a vacation. He transitioned from his life in the Netherlands to one surrounded by Thai street fo...

It's not Jamai Loman's fault, but The House of Hide and Seek is incomprehensible TV

Eva zu Beck quit her dream job to travel: ‘Family and friends said it was reckless’

Adventurer and National Geographic host Eva zu Beck discusses her decision to leave a conventional career path to pursue a life of travel and mountain living. In an interview with Mezza magazine, she ...

Liberation festivals, Sumit's favorites, cow watching and more news from the past week

This article explores the history and architectural features of the Torensluis bridge, explaining its unusual width and the large square marked on the ground. It is featured as part of a weekly news r...

Review: Olivia Dean lands in the Ziggo Dome not in a made bed but in a kingsize bed with super soft pillows

Dua Lipa sues Samsung over photo on television packaging

Singer Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung for using her image on television packaging without her permission or payment. The singer is seeking $15 million in damages for the unauthorized use...

Celine Cairo: ‘I worked hard for it, but I can make a living from my music’

Singer-songwriter Celine Cairo discusses her career as an independent artist, noting that she has successfully avoided record labels to retain her earnings. Known for her hit 'Hibernate,' the 35-year-...

Majority of musicians cannot make a living from music: financial uncertainty makes artists less likely to buy a home

A recent study reveals that the majority of pop musicians in the Netherlands struggle financially, with nearly half earning less than 5,000 euros net annually from their music. This financial instabil...

It sounds crazy, but it’s ‘hip’: running a marathon without training. ‘People are egging each other on, like: look how tough I am’

Running long distances like marathons without proper training has become a popular trend driven by social media influencers despite the physical risks. Experts are questioning the wisdom of this behav...

'As a victim, you are left with your trauma even after the bruises fade', Edam photographer Leen Fleuriot raises awareness for violence against women

Edam-based photographer Leen Fleuriot is using analog photography to raise awareness about the lasting trauma of violence against women. Her project aims to highlight the psychological impact on victi...