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KIOS closing in on promotion after hard-fought win over Fluks; Haarlem takes big step towards survival

Haarlem and KIOS secured key victories this weekend, moving closer to their respective season goals with two rounds remaining. Haarlem took a major step toward staying in the overgangsklasse by defeat...

Bronze for sailors Lambriex, Van Aanholt and Van de Werken at World Championships

Dutch sailors Bart Lambriex van Aanholt and Floris van de Werken secured a bronze medal at the 49er class sailing World Championship in Quiberon, France. Lambriex van Aanholt, who hails from Haarlem, ...

'I am doing this now to support the Jewish people.' For the first time in over 200 years, the gravestones at the Jewish Cemetery in Overveen are being restored.

For the first time since its opening in 1797, dozens of volunteers are restoring the gravestones at the Jewish Cemetery in Overveen. The project involves cleaning weathered stones and repainting inscr...

Time stands still in GVB tram depot attic: "We'll stay here until we kick the bucket"

Since 1967, the GVB model building club has met in the attic of a tram depot in Amsterdam South, where current and former employees maintain miniature versions of the city's trams and buildings. While...

Kinheim competes surprisingly well in the major league but is too eager against leader Neptunus: 'That play at home plate is unnecessary'

Kinheim is currently the surprise of the Dutch baseball major league, holding third place in the standings behind the dominant leader Neptunus. Despite their strong season, the team struggled in their...

Relief for safe Koninklijke HFC, but no celebration. 'You don't do that when you've lost'

Koninklijke HFC secured its position in the second division for next season despite a 1-0 loss to ACV in Assen. Their safety was confirmed by a draw in another league match, though the team refrained ...

Free sourdough starter, fatbike ban and more news from this week

This week's updates from Amsterdam highlight local news including a free sourdough starter giveaway and a new ban on fat bikes in the Vondelpark. The report provides a concise overview of recent commu...

100 Citroën SMs glide over speed bumps in Haarlem and Velsen: ‘Like floating, yet glued to the road’

Approximately 100 classic Citroën SM cars participated in an international four-day tour across the Netherlands, including travel through Haarlem and Velsen. The event showcased the historical French...

Final matchday overview: BSM provides the biggest surprise

The final matchday for football leagues consisting of twelve teams concluded last weekend, with the club BSM providing the biggest surprise of the round. Meanwhile, divisions with thirteen or more tea...

Relegation temporarily avoided: United/DAVO celebrate draw against bottom-placed Vlug en Vaardig as if they won the championship

United/DAVO avoided direct relegation from the fourth class following a 3-3 draw against Vlug en Vaardig in their final league match of the season. To secure their position, the team coached by Serdal...

Normally his brother Vincent is in goal, but Thijs Hofman saves United/Davo in key match

Thijs Hofman stepped in for his brother Vincent as goalkeeper to help United/DAVO during an important match against Vlug en Vaardig. Despite the overall poor quality of the game played along the Spaar...

Eurovision final watched by 798,000 people on Dutch TV

The Eurovision Song Contest final attracted an average of 798,000 viewers in the Netherlands on Saturday, making it the third most-watched program of the day. The broadcast trailed behind the 8:00 PM ...

Arty Upholstery on Spaarnwoudestraat closes after 71 years: ‘My biggest competitor is new furniture getting cheaper and cheaper’

Stoffeerderij Arty, a furniture upholstery shop on Spaarnwoudestraat, is closing after 71 years of operation. Owner Leonard Koelemij cited the declining cost of new furniture as a major factor in the ...

SV Hoofddorp gets revenge on Aalsmeer, wins heated battle for sixth place

SV Hoofddorp secured a 1-0 home victory against Aalsmeer at sportpark De IJvelden to claim sixth place in the standings. The heated match was marked by officiating challenges as the referee struggled ...

The Zuiderzee Museum’s design route could easily become a full-day adventure

The 'AlleTijd' newspaper supplement features a nine-kilometer design walking route at the Zuiderzeemuseum in Enkhuizen. This route offers visitors an immersive day-long experience through various muse...

Nils Rossen (21) fit just in time for Telstar's crucial 'final' against Volendam: 'It's more fun to still have something to play for'

Telstar midfielder Nils Rossen has recovered from injury in time for a crucial match against FC Volendam this Sunday. Telstar needs to secure at least one point in the game to guarantee their position...

Velsen keeps play-off hopes alive thanks to standout Daniël Zuiverloon (33): ‘I don’t drink, I don’t go out, I hit the gym twice a week’

First-division football club Velsen secured a 2-1 victory over Sporting Martinus, keeping their hopes for the promotion play-offs alive. Star player Daniël Zuiverloon was instrumental in the win, whi...

Beverwijk Avondvierdaagse asks participants to come by bike

Organizers of the Avondvierdaagse Beverwijk, scheduled for June 2 to 5, are requesting that participants and supervisors arrive by bicycle. This measure is intended to address the limited availability...

Time is running out for Olympia: Haarlem side soundly beaten and not yet safe

Olympia Haarlem faces a critical situation after a 0-4 defeat against WV-HEDW, leaving them just two points ahead of Hillegom in the standings. The team must secure points in their upcoming match agai...

Funda gem: own a harbor crane in Amsterdam for 875,000 euros

A giant harbor crane on the KNSM-eiland in Amsterdam has been put up for sale on the housing platform Funda for 875,000 euros. The unique property offers a distinctive alternative to traditional resid...

Preparatory work during first Velsertraverse weekend closure: 'A lot happening in a small space'

Preparatory work for the renovation of the Velsertraverse successfully began during its first weekend closure, involving tasks like moving signs and installing LED lighting. Project officials noted th...

Stranded mudflat hikers rescued by lifeboats and helicopter

A group of 32 mudflat hikers was rescued from the Wadden Sea near Ameland on Sunday morning using rescue boats and a helicopter. The emergency services intervened after the group encountered difficult...

Musician Danjil Tuhumena fought for his life, music helped him recover: ‘Stayed positive’

Musician Danjil Tuhumena, known for his appearances on "The Voice of Holland," recently shared his experience battling a life-threatening liver disease. He credits his recovery and positive mindset to...

Rick gives up plane seat for elderly lady and ends up in overbooked Dublin

Rick gave up his seat to an elderly passenger on an overbooked flight, resulting in an unplanned extra night in Dublin. He is now seeking reimbursement for his hotel expenses after the airline refused...

Transition regret: Gundolf wanted to be a woman, regretted it and celebrates 'return' with baptism

67-year-old Gundolf from Zandvoort celebrated his return to living as a man with a baptism ceremony after spending 35 years as a trans woman. He expressed regret over his gender reassignment surgery a...

Wouter Klootwijk on who decides what is beautiful and tasty: 'beauty cannot be measured'

Wouter Klootwijk discusses the subjective nature of beauty and taste in his weekly column. He explores the difficulty of measuring aesthetic appeal, specifically in the context of determining the tast...

Explainer | Why (almost) no one saw Bulgaria's Eurovision win coming

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Queen Máxima celebrates 55th birthday privately

Queen Máxima is celebrating her 55th birthday this Sunday in a private setting with her family. The Government Information Service confirmed that the occasion is being marked within a domestic circle...