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Ronald Koeman, Jeff Hardeveld and Sem van Duijn were the top-rated players at Telstar, but will they still be White Lions next season?

Following Telstar's 14th-place finish in the Eredivisie, Ronald Koeman, Jeff Hardeveld, and Sem van Duijn emerged as the team's top-rated players according to performance reviews. The club now faces u...

Hans and Dieneke acquitted after weapons and drugs found but still evicted from home

Despite being acquitted of charges related to a large cache of drugs and weapons hidden in their home by their son, Hans Doesburg and Dieneke Achterbergh have been evicted from their Amsterdam trailer...

Taking a dip? Negative swimming advice for this location in Haarlem

Authorities have issued a negative swimming advice for a specific location in Haarlem due to concerns over water quality and safety. The warning was released by Rijkswaterstaat and regional water boar...

Dana: For me, the tattoo is a daily symbol of survival, strength and finding beauty in scars

41-year-old Dana Nieuwland from Alphen aan den Rijn received a tattoo on her chest following a mastectomy due to breast cancer. The artwork, featuring a lily of the valley and a gladiolus, serves as a...

Lucienne has more than fifty tattoos: ‘There are more to come’

Lucienne Koehoorn, a 35-year-old from Heiloo, views her body as a canvas for her collection of approximately fifty tattoos. Despite having little remaining space on her skin, she considers them art an...

Velsen to trial housing homeless people before they enter shelters

The municipality of Velsen will launch a pilot program in June to provide housing for homeless residents before they enter social shelters. This initiative is part of a new regional plan aimed at redu...

Beverwijk can ban fatbikes from parts of the city: ‘The tool is there’

Beverwijk is preparing to implement potential bans on fatbikes in certain areas to combat nuisance, despite legal uncertainty regarding such measures. While the city council remains skeptical and the ...

The style of DJ and herbalist Emmanuelle: ‘Since I was young, it’s been big earrings, a big necklace, a big belt’

For a portion of bitterballen – cost price 2 euros – you pay 8 euros in the pub: ‘Snacks are where you make your margin’

Actor Ko Zandvliet's Amsterdam: ‘I’m strongly against rental bikes – if you live here, you should have your own bike’

The wines, the food, the atmosphere, the staff: Weinlokal Stern is one of the best newcomers of 2026 (9)

The first residents of this Amsterdam neighborhood had to adjust: the houses were like ‘palaces’ with running water and sewerage

Artist Peggy Kuiper: ‘When I’m back in Amsterdam, I always think: it’s actually so pleasantly village-like here’

Opinion: ‘Yes, sometimes there is friction, but everyone comes together at football club ASV De Dijk’

Trading Haarlem for the Nieuwmarkt neighborhood: is it wise? 'The children can learn so much here'

Duncan Stutterheim: 'I've never had foreign guests who didn't like Amsterdam'

Qmusic host Marieke Elsinga breaks foot in drone accident

Qmusic presenter Marieke Elsinga broke several metatarsal bones in her foot during the filming of a defense challenge. The radio host sustained the injury while attempting to take cover from a drone.

Hans Klok (57) seeks international breakthrough after tough period, sacrificing everything including his marriage

At age 57, Dutch illusionist Hans Klok is making a renewed effort to achieve international fame, aiming to join the ranks of legendary magicians like Houdini and David Copperfield. Klok is prioritizin...

Holiday drive to the sunny south risks becoming very expensive

The International Energy Agency warns that depleting oil stocks could drive gasoline prices toward 3 euros per liter as the summer holiday season begins. This price surge is expected to make travel si...

Halsema wants to learn lessons from last-minute permit withdrawal for Music On festival

Mayor Femke Halsema is conducting a thorough evaluation following the last-minute cancellation of the Music On festival in Amsterdam due to safety concerns regarding a festival tent. The investigation...

Day of the Castle themed around love

Numerous castles and country houses across the Netherlands are opening to the public during the Whitsun weekend for the annual Day of the Castle. This year's event focuses on the theme of love.

After twenty years, ‘impaled man from Haarlem’ looks back: ‘Enjoy the moment’

Ed Amelung from Haarlem is reflecting on surviving a freak accident twenty years ago where he was impaled by a thick iron bar during a company outing in Loon op Zand. Now 61, Amelung shares his story ...

Brantjes Butcher Shop in Beverwijk celebrates 100th anniversary: ‘The best part is working with top products, the very best is the interaction with customers’

Slagerij Brantjes, a butcher shop located in Beverwijk, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Family members Joyce, Giel, and Gertjan Brantjes reflect on the milestone, with 83-year-old Giel...

Fort Island transformed into art fair for the weekend: 34 barracks full of art

Fort Island IJmuiden is hosting the fifth edition of the Art Island art fair this weekend, showcasing 30 galleries across 34 barracks. For the first time, the event features a Haarlem-based gallery, C...

At Pentecost we still strive for the same feeling, says Richard Kemper: ‘Jesus lives! With a pill’

Richard Kemper discusses the meaning of Pentecost and humorously suggests that only those who know its significance should be entitled to the public holiday. He notes that he researched the topic hims...

Great weekend for fair-weather drivers, but Haarlem has fewer convertibles than a year ago

The Netherlands expects a sunny and record-breaking warm Pentecost weekend due to a heat dome over Europe. Despite these ideal conditions for fair-weather drivers, Haarlem currently has fewer register...

Pedestrian and bicycle tunnel moved into place at Velsertraverse on Sunday; public invited to viewing platforms

A 1,600-ton concrete pedestrian and bicycle tunnel will be moved into its final position under the Velsertraverse in Velsen-Noord this Sunday. Members of the public are invited to observe the installa...

The Script coming to Ziggo Dome in November

The Irish band The Script is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 28. Ticket sales for the concert will begin next Friday.

Leisurely dining at Amsterdam’s longest table

A Beautiful Mess and Refugee Company are organizing "The Longest Table" event at the Oosterdokskade in Amsterdam on May 27. The initiative aims to set up a 1,000-meter-long table to host 1,500 guests ...

Pot market turns Haarlem green with stalls full of plants and flowers

The Potjesmarkt plant and flower market returned to Haarlem's Raamvest and Raamsingel on Friday evening. The event filled the area with numerous stalls showcasing a vibrant variety of greenery and blo...