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Parkwijk pioneers look back: from flowers to hot tubs at Beatrixplein

Koos and Hannah Sijm reflect on their history as pioneering business owners at the Beatrixplein shopping center in Haarlem-Oost. The couple opened their flower shop, Floriade, in 1960 within the then-...

Strong blocking leads Spaarnestad to victory over Jokers, securing safety. 'Great to be able to finish the season calmly'

Haarlem-based volleyball team Spaarnestad secured their safety for the remainder of the season with a 4-0 victory over Jokers. This win served as revenge for a previous defeat in Maastricht and allows...

Recruiter says age is no issue as long as you fit the company vibe

Sixty-one-year-old Huub shared his experience applying to a younger company with career expert Anne-Marije Buckens, who focuses on job seekers over 50. Huub realized that while his age was not the pri...

Geraldine Kemper was in tears at the Wie is de Mol elimination hotel

Geraldine Kemper shared on her podcast that she struggled emotionally after being the first contestant eliminated from the current season of 'Wie is de Mol?'. She admitted to crying in the elimination...

Ajax fans walk onto A4 to wave off team bus

Ajax supporters briefly blocked the A4 highway with torches on Sunday to encourage the team bus ahead of their match against Feyenoord. The bus was forced to stop and navigate around the group before ...

Feather touches, velvet hairbrushes, and gliding nails: ASMR massage is a trend you can experience in Hoofddorp

The ASMR massage trend has reached the Netherlands, offering relaxation through soft touches with feathers and brushes to help combat stress and overstimulation. A specialized salon in Hoofddorp provi...

Hillegom too strong for BOL at home: ‘We cracked the code together’

SV Hillegom secured their third consecutive victory with a 2-1 home win against BOL at Sportpark De Zanderij. The team, led by coach Hans Schakel, continues a successful streak following recent wins a...

Championship match? Telstar already knows how to beat PSV: ‘We cracked their code for a bit back then’

Telstar coach Anthony Correia expresses confidence in defeating PSV again, while local fans are reportedly being offered up to 500 euros to sell their tickets to PSV supporters. The upcoming match cou...

'I don't know what happened, but we weren't a team anymore.' Rijk Gombault on Haarlem’s painful defeat

Haarlem's rugby team suffered a 26-29 defeat against Oisterwijk Oysters, making their goal of reaching eighth place in the top league unlikely. Despite a late try by Rijk Gombault, the team struggled ...

Have you seen Pip, Coco, or Jessie? These four pets are missing in Haarlem

Four pets, including those named Pip, Coco, and Jessie, were reported missing in Haarlem over the past week. Local residents are being asked to provide any information that could help locate these ani...

'Some shells have been there for a hundred million years. Bizarre, right?' National Shell Counting Day at Wijk aan Zee beach

The fifth National Shell Counting Day took place across beaches in the Netherlands, including a counting event at Wijk aan Zee. Participants were instructed to collect shells randomly within a specifi...

IJmond collects 1.5 million DE points for food bank: ‘The involvement is enormous’

Residents in the IJmond region collected 1.5 million Douwe Egberts coffee points during November and December to support local food banks. This initiative was part of the 14th annual collection campai...

How to save money on spring outfits: ‘Ask yourself: will I wear this at least 30 times?’

Fashion experts Sara Dubbeldam and Anke Vermeer offer advice on saving money on spring wardrobes as global conflicts contribute to rising living costs. They recommend a mindful approach to shopping, s...

Velsen beat Olympia thanks to a formidable Floris Reurts hat-trick: 'Every now and then you have to show the boys how it’s done'

Floris Reurts scored a hattrick to lead Velsen to a dominant 0-3 victory over Olympia Haarlem. The away win provides redemption for Velsen, who had lost their previous home match against the same oppo...

Bread, as loved as it is loathed: how healthy is it really?

Experts address the common myths and health concerns surrounding bread, evaluating its nutritional value in both artisanal and supermarket varieties. They conclude that while whole-grain bread is gene...

Believers made way for wrestling champions in former De Zaaier church

The former Catholic church 'De Zaaier' on Amsterdam's Keizersgracht has undergone several transformations since its construction in 1837, transitioning from a place of worship to a warehouse and a wre...

Gen Zer lives like it’s 20 years ago: Without a high-tech smartphone, with a classic Nokia. 'I now realize how nice touchscreens and WhatsApp are'

A Gen-Z reporter spent a week using a classic Nokia phone instead of a smartphone to see if it would reduce internet addiction and improve focus. The experiment highlighted the difficulties of navigat...

Video | Beckham scion sings and plays guitar at Melkweg in Amsterdam

Can old Anglicisms still be translated? Manager, camping, scooter... Try it!

The author reflects on how an algorithm recently resurfaced a letter they wrote in 1993 for the Dutch linguistics magazine Onze Taal regarding the translation of anglicisms. The piece notes the unexpe...

Tess (21) from Castricum recovering from sepsis: 'I have hope again'

Tess, a 21-year-old from Castricum, is recovering from Post-Sepsis Syndrome following an intensive treatment program in Australia funded by crowdfunding. After returning to the Netherlands, her recove...

Demolition most likely scenario for part of troubled Zandvoort-Noord flats: ‘But only in five years’

Approximately 124 apartments on Lorentzstraat in Zandvoort-Noord are likely to be demolished in about five years due to long-standing issues with concrete rot. While other parts of the housing complex...

Criticism hits Maan harder than she’d like: 'Feels like I’m in a corner'

Singer Maan shared during an interview on the program De Geknipte Gast that negative feedback regarding her shift toward a more experimental musical style has been difficult to handle. She admitted th...

NBC presenter Guthrie cannot mourn until missing mother is found

American TV presenter Savannah Guthrie and her family are acknowledging the increasing likelihood that her missing mother is no longer alive. They stated that the process of mourning is difficult to n...

Candid Tallon Griekspoor abandons plan to leave the Netherlands and laughs at father’s 'golden tip': ‘He’s right’

Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor has decided against moving abroad and remains optimistic about his current form despite a recent injury withdrawal in Dubai. He expressed confidence for the rest ...

Savannah Guthrie cannot mourn until missing mother is found

American TV presenter Savannah Guthrie and her family expressed that they cannot find peace or begin the mourning process while her mother remains missing. The family is increasingly preparing for the...

Jan (78) dies while snorkeling on holiday in Egypt

78-year-old Jan Lenderink passed away from heart failure while snorkeling in the Red Sea during a vacation in Egypt with his partner and her family. His sudden death has turned the holiday into a trag...

Cees (71) in serious trouble after filing property tax objection through online agency

A 71-year-old man named Cees Groen from Spanbroek is facing financial trouble after seeking help from an online agency to object to his property valuation. He was shocked to receive a payment demand f...

Picking tulips at the Grote Markt, the mystery of Zuiderstraat, and more news from the past week

Recent news from Haarlem includes tulip picking at the Grote Markt and stories about local residents who moved abroad. The update also features a call for readers to share blossom photos and highlight...

Many former players at Cruyff documentary premiere in Arena: I was always with Johan

Tens of thousands of visitors, including many former teammates and friends, attended the premiere of a new documentary series about Johan Cruijff at the Johan Cruijff Arena on Saturday night. The even...

Car on its side after crashing into tree in Cruquius, driver taken to hospital

A driver was injured late Saturday night after crashing into a tree on Oude Kruisweg in Cruquius. The collision caused the vehicle to flip onto its side, and the driver was subsequently transported to...