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Hillegom can keep hoping for another year in the first division. ‘The job is not yet finished’

Hillegom kept their hopes of remaining in the first division alive with a 4-1 victory over Sporting Martinus. Coach Hans Schakel noted that while this was the team's seventh win of the season, the str...

DSS thrashes Zaandijk. Haarlem side scores nine. ‘It’s not the prettiest football, but we score a lot of goals’

DSS secured a dominant 9-1 victory over Zaandijk, strengthening their position in the fourth class B title race. The Haarlem-based team's high-scoring performance allowed the players to celebrate thei...

New tenants' chair Ans (69) slams 'unjustifiable' rent hike for 'old junk' at Woningbedrijf Velsen: 'How are we paying €887 a month for porch lights?'

Ans van der Velde, the new chair of the Tenant Council for Woningbedrijf Velsen, is strongly opposing rent increases while many social housing units suffer from maintenance issues like mold and leaks....

Complainant ruled against: King's Night party at Homomonument can continue until 1 AM

A judge has ruled that the Kingsnight party at Amsterdam's Homomonument can continue until 1:00 AM, dismissing a complaint that sought an earlier end time based on noise policies. The court determined...

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Peter van den Oever has been delivering the newspaper in IJmuiden for thirty years. 'I didn't prepare you for this. Otherwise you wouldn't sleep.'

Peter van den Oever was celebrated for his 30-year career as a newspaper deliverer in IJmuiden. After completing his route on Saturday morning, the 45-year-old was surprised by his depot manager to ma...

Ajax women drop points against Feyenoord in ArenA: 0-0

The Ajax women's football team played to a 0-0 draw against Feyenoord in front of nearly 10,000 spectators at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. This result causes Ajax to lose ground in the Eredivisie title ra...

Waarderbrug temporarily closed to car and bicycle traffic

The Waarderbrug in Haarlem is temporarily closed to all road traffic, including pedestrians and cyclists, due to a technical defect that requires a replacement part. While the bridge remains open for ...

Queen Camilla takes missing Winnie the Pooh toy Roo to New York

Queen Camilla will deliver a replacement for the missing Roo stuffed animal to a New York library during her upcoming state visit. The library houses the original plush toys that inspired the Winnie t...

'Dutch people don't want to downsize, but they must.' Aging far from the only pain point in the housing market, according to economist

Economist Joep Steegmans of Leiden University warns that home ownership is increasingly becoming a privilege for the wealthy due to demographic trends and a persistent housing shortage. He notes that ...

'Will talking about it make the violence worse?' Mosque opens doors for discussion on domestic violence and femicide

The Turkish HDV Selimiye Mosque in Haarlem has opened discussions regarding domestic violence and femicide to support women within the community. Senay Copur, the new chairperson of the mosque's women...

Olympia Haarlem looking forward to August: 'We were the only ones to place a bid'

Olympia Haarlem currently holds second place in the Dutch top-tier softball league following recent matches against local rivals Onze Gezellen. The club is also preparing for major events in August af...

Stan Eveleens mercilessly punishes OFC blunder; SCW takes step towards third division survival

SCW secured a dominant 4-0 victory over OFC, with Stan Eveleens capitalizing on a defensive error to help the team move closer to safety in the third class. With three matches remaining, SCW needs onl...

Standout Tijn Schoof critical of himself: 15 goals for SCW last season, only three so far

SCW midfielder Tijn Schoof was recognized for his consistent performance in a match against OFC, despite his self-criticism over his scoring record this season. While teammate Cherinho Griffith starte...

Climbing over fences near Obdam

The newspaper supplement AlleTijd features a 15-kilometer walking route through the dikes and polders of Wogmeer and Obdam. Hikers can explore the scenic rural landscape by following the route on thei...

Flow magazine releases 150th issue: ‘The more turbulent the world, the more we look for small happiness close to home’

The Dutch magazine Flow has released its 150th edition, marking a milestone for the publication known for its focus on mindfulness. Editor-in-chief Irene Smit discusses the magazine's mission to help ...

'Your favorite music is the best medicine.' Researcher Jetske Stoop explains how it works to children at Expedition NEXT

Researcher Jetske Stoop visited Pancratius primary school to demonstrate how favorite music can function as medicine. The session served as a preview for the science festival Expeditie NEXT, which is ...

Does your urine smell after eating asparagus? Urologist explains why

Urologist Piet Hoebeke explains the biological reasons why urine often develops a distinct and unpleasant odor after consuming white asparagus. He addresses the specific compounds in the vegetable tha...

No hay fever cure for now, but better nasal spray technique can help many

While a cure for hay fever remains unavailable, the number of sufferers in the Netherlands continues to grow. Experts emphasize that proper nasal spray application techniques can significantly help ma...

Only 200 left in the wild, but now also at Artis: four critically endangered Visayan warty pigs

Artis zoo in Amsterdam has welcomed four female Visayan warty pigs, a critically endangered species with only about 200 individuals remaining in the wild. The animals arrived from Rotterdam's Diergaar...

Mandy (34) was deployed to Lebanon, it changed her life forever: ‘Bodies lay along the road’

Mandy Heeren, a 34-year-old Dutch professional soldier, was deployed in 2023 as the sole Dutch representative in the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. The traumatic experiences she faced during the ...

Tax filing often a costly missed opportunity due to common mistakes: ‘People sometimes leave thousands of euros on the table’

Over nine million people in the Netherlands have already filed their tax returns, with one million more expected to do so in the final week. Experts highlight that many taxpayers miss out on potential...

Everything about King's Day: Flea markets, public transport tips, and more news from this week

Amsterdam is preparing for King's Day with traditional flea markets and city-wide celebrations. This week's update offers practical advice, including public transport tips, to help residents and visit...

From broken frame to trust: how an e-bike saga ended well

Ron Poppen experienced a spontaneous frame break on his e-bike, later discovering a recall campaign he had not been notified about. He shared his story with the 'Klasse' column to describe how the sit...

Tinka parks in Hoofddorp, pays, and is shocked by the costs

A woman named Tinka received financial compensation after filing a formal complaint regarding unexpectedly high parking fees in Hoofddorp. Her experience highlights how a well-structured complaint can...

After birth doulas, end-of-life and grief doulas emerge: Westerners are not raised with the principle that death is part of life

Following the popularity of birth doulas, a new wave of end-of-life and grief doulas is emerging to provide support during the dying process and bereavement. Three doulas explain their specialized rol...

After her father's death, Kim became a death doula: ‘In this controllable society, we avoid the subject of dying’

Kim Oostveen, an Amsterdam-based end-of-life doula, supports individuals across North Holland as they navigate the end of their lives. Inspired by her father's passing, she transitioned from healthcar...

Making money as a child at the flea market: with cupcakes, dances, tastings, photos, and a guessing game

King's Day flea markets offer children a unique opportunity to earn money through creative activities like selling cupcakes, performing, and hosting games. To stand out among the many participants, th...

Ingeborg supports people in the final stages of life: 'Some reveal their deepest secrets. People who won’t get better have a lot to tell'

Ingeborg Robijn, a 49-year-old end-of-life doula based in Hilversum, provides support to individuals during their final phase of life. She transitioned from a career as a civil servant to help people ...

Cigarette butt picker Erik keeps the streets of Haarlem clean

Erik, a retiree in Haarlem, voluntarily cleans up cigarette butts to protect the environment and keep local streets and playgrounds clean. While Dutch municipalities call for the tobacco industry to c...