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Top model Marlijn Hoek (33) recovered from a four-meter fall down the stairs that shattered her face: ‘I definitely thought it would never be okay again’

Simplicity, warmth and functionality in an authentic home. ‘We use bottles found in the garden as vases’

Winde and Sérgio have spent ten years renovating and living in their sustainable 1920s home in Hilversum, focusing on reuse and functional design. The couple is now preparing to move on to a new chap...

Pien (3) misses her stolen stuffed bunny Haasie. Who took it from the McDonald’s in Haarlem?

Three-year-old Pien is searching for her stuffed animal, Haasie, which was left behind at a McDonald's in Haarlem-Schalkwijk on May 30. The toy appears to have been taken by a female customer shortly ...

IJmuiden woman (89) loses €450 in sophisticated home banking scam

An 89-year-old woman in IJmuiden lost over 450 euros after being targeted by a sophisticated bank fraud scam. A criminal posing as a fraud helpdesk employee pressured the victim over the phone and eve...

North Holland Traffic: Delays on A9 after accident during morning rush hour on Friday June 5

An accident on the A9 motorway caused traffic jams between the Kooimeer and Akersloot junctions during the Friday morning rush hour on June 5. Additionally, train services between Haarlem and Hillegom...

Eighth-graders Emin and Mustafa are boss of Port of IJmuiden for a day: 'Until now I was only the boss of my own room'

Grade 8 students Emin and Mustafa from De Sterrenkijker primary school in Beverwijk participated in the 'Boss of Tomorrow' event at Zeehaven IJmuiden. During their day as managers, they learned about ...

Lunching and shopping in the Jordaan with food writer Alison Roman: ‘Instagram has given me a lot, but now it bores me a bit’

Haarlem's Hin family has been among the sailing elite for generations. Jorien (22) hopes to win Olympic gold 108 years after her great-grandfather

The Hin family from Haarlem maintains a multi-generational legacy in elite sailing, starting with an Olympic gold medal win in 1920. Jorien Hin, the great-granddaughter of a former champion, recently ...

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Half of dogs and cats overweight: ‘It’s actually a form of abuse’

Approximately half of all dogs and cats in the Netherlands suffer from overweight, a condition that significantly impacts their health and life expectancy. A veterinarian warns that pet obesity is a s...

Micky Samardzic (1939-2026) coached Edgar Davids, Frank Rijkaard and Roberto Baggio, but made just as much time for amateur footballers: ‘He instilled confidence’

Irresistibly cheesy: where to eat the best pão de queijo in Amsterdam

As a child Sjoerd Caspers waited for the organ grinder every week. Now he is on the board of the Barrel Organ Museum

The Draaiorgelmuseum in Haarlem is featured in the newspaper supplement AlleTijd as a unique, volunteer-run museum. Sjoerd Caspers, who has been a fan of barrel organs since childhood, now serves as a...

Ellen and Gerda cycle from Egmond to Prague: 'It took us three weeks, the entire route with GPS'

Ellen and Gerda completed a three-week cycling journey from Egmond aan Zee to Prague using GPS for navigation. Upon their return, the pair opted for a ferry crossing instead of using the locks due to ...

No trains between Haarlem and Hillegom due to technical investigation

Train services between Haarlem and Hillegom are suspended on Friday morning from 09:45 to 11:15. The disruption is due to a technical investigation being conducted on the tracks.

Relatable! 7 types of people you’ll encounter at campsites near Haarlem

The article identifies seven common types of people typically encountered at campsites, specifically focusing on those located near Haarlem. From dedicated camping professionals to those carrying toil...

FKA twigs on 'dangerous' Ziggo Dome show: 'Like I'm going bungee jumping'

British artist FKA twigs is scheduled to perform her Body High Tour at the Ziggo Dome this Saturday night. She compared the intensity of her dangerous stage stunts to the adrenaline rush of bungee jum...

Son of Tattoo Peter in tears: father's old tattoo machines stolen

Antique tattoo machines belonging to the late legendary artist Tattoo Peter were stolen from his son's studio in De Rijp during a burglary. The victim, Eddy Wertwijn, intended to display the historica...

Jeanne can still exchange her dining chairs after nine years

A woman named Jeanne was permitted to exchange her dining chairs after nine years of use, highlighting consumer rights regarding product longevity. The case addresses whether consumers are entitled to...

Uproar in Saenredam Street over trees replacing parking spaces; tree damaged by 'vandals' with a saw

Controversy has erupted in Saenredamstraat over the installation of container trees on former parking spaces. Although the street's greening was recently celebrated, one of the new trees has already b...

Questions remain after discovery of beheaded swan: ‘Unlikely a stone marten is responsible’

Experts are questioning the theory that a stone marten decapitated a nesting swan found in Velserbroek two weeks ago. Mammal expert Fred Hopman argues that such predators typically consume their prey ...

ABN Amro sees housing market imbalance: millions of single-family homes ‘too many’

ABN Amro reports that the Netherlands has a surplus of millions of single-family homes and needs to drastically change its housing construction strategy. The bank warns of potential vacancies and decl...

French bistro Café Pigalle wants to liven things up in the Bijlmer: ‘It’s 14 minutes by metro from Weesperplein, give it a try!’

Trumpeter Miro Petkov: 'To be authentic you have to feel the details, the nuances'

Annelies (55) and Eva (26): ‘We’re both a bit limitless’

Rock singer Abir Hamam (28) on Harry Styles, Islam and living in Amsterdam: ‘When I’m in Haarlem now I think: wow, everyone here is so white and posh’

Beyoncé joins Forbes’ list of richest self-made women for the first time

American singer Beyoncé has been included in Forbes' annual list of the richest self-made women for the first time. This follows her induction into the magazine's billionaire club in December.

Rosalía postpones US tour due to family emergency

Spanish singer Rosalía has postponed the first three performances of her United States tour due to an unspecified family emergency. Concert organizer Live Nation announced the delay, though specific ...

Residents of residential tower in North feel unsafe in elevator: "It falls down"

Residents of an apartment building in Amsterdam-Noord report that elevators frequently experience sudden drops and malfunctions, causing safety concerns and physical discomfort. The property manager, ...

'Switch off and go': Dutch top players know golf offers no guarantees, especially on opening day

Dutch golfers, including Joost Luiten, faced challenging weather conditions like heavy wind and rain during the opening day of the KLM Open. The tournament was eventually interrupted by thunderstorms ...