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Cees doesn't want a smart device. Can he refuse the replacement of his old electricity and gas meters?

Cees Riedeman wishes to retain his traditional electricity and gas meters rather than upgrading to modern smart devices. He prefers manually reporting his energy readings and questions whether he has ...

Scorned used EVs suddenly in demand. Maarten Pompen drives an eight-year-old one: 'Hardly any maintenance, only tires wear faster'

High fuel prices are driving a new trend in the Netherlands as car owners increasingly turn to older, affordable used electric vehicles. Despite concerns over battery life, owners report low maintenan...

A9 highway a month-long bottleneck in IJmond; 'Stay home', urges Rijkswaterstaat

The A9 highway in the IJmond region will experience significant traffic disruptions for the next month due to lane reductions. Rijkswaterstaat expects delays of up to an hour and urges motorists to wo...

Almost one in three railway crossing deaths are young people

ProRail reports that nearly one in three fatalities at railway crossings between 2021 and 2025 involved young people aged 10 to 29. To address this trend, the rail infrastructure manager is launching ...

NS launches free train pass trial for low-income residents in Amersfoort

The Dutch Railways (NS) is launching a pilot program in the municipality of Amersfoort to provide free train passes to residents with low incomes. The initiative aims to increase societal participatio...

I always have a piece of chalk in my pocket to play tic-tac-toe with strangers

M pies brings savory British pies to Javastraat: ‘I got my love for cooking from home’

Spot the difference: Eerste Lindendwarsstraat in 1960 and 2026

Arjan van der Gracht (45) from Heemskerk has rare kidney cancer: Climbing Alpe d'Huzes for charity

Arjan van der Gracht, a 45-year-old from Heemskerk battling rare chronic kidney cancer, will climb the Alpe d'HuZes in June to raise money for KWF Cancer Relief. Following his 40-kilometer walk last y...

Nearly a hundred attend Multi-Cultural Mother's Day in Dwarsligger: 'It’s incredibly impressive that he pulled this off'

Nearly one hundred people attended a Multicultural Mother's Day celebration at the De Dwarsligger community center in IJmuiden. Organized by Hendrik Juliana, the event featured a relaxed atmosphere an...

Young fans help Salvation Army with celebration weekend in exchange for Harry Styles tickets

VW and Seat stripped to the bone: ‘These were professionals, how else do you take eight doors and two hoods?’

Thieves professionally stripped a Volkswagen Polo and a Seat Ibiza of their doors, hoods, and other major components at a parking lot in Nieuw-Vennep. The thorough nature of the theft suggests organiz...

Dream farewell for passionate Amsterdam handball coach

VOC Amsterdam secured the Dutch women's handball title with a narrow 28-27 victory over SEW in Geleen. The championship marks the final game for retiring coach Elly An de Boer, with celebrations conti...

Hillegom lets victory slip away in fifteen minutes against relegation rival JVC: 'We just weren't ruthless enough'

Hillegom suffered a defeat against relegation rival JVC after letting a lead slip away within fifteen minutes. Despite showing strong play throughout the match, the team lacked the clinical finishing ...

Sleeping apart: unromantic or good for your relationship? ‘Try it for a month’

Experts are highlighting the growing trend of 'sleep divorce,' where couples choose to sleep in separate beds or rooms to improve their health and relationship quality. While often perceived as unsoci...

From Den Helder to Haarlem: residents work on large slavery history tapestry

Residents across North Holland are collaborating on a monumental 35-meter tapestry titled 'Draden van ons Nederlandse slavernijverleden' to illustrate the region's history of slavery and colonialism. ...

Arno Dijkstra fires HBC past Hollandia and back on play-off track. ‘If we reach the play-offs, we’ll go all out’

HBC secured a 3-0 victory against Hollandia, boosting their chances for the play-offs and the third period title in the fourth division. Led by Jasper Ketting, the team displayed a strong performance ...

Advocaat and laughter: Friends from ‘Interchurch Family Care’ celebrate sixty years of friendship

A group of eight women who met sixty years ago during their 'Interkerkelijke gezinszorg' training program recently gathered in Velserbroek for their annual reunion. The friends celebrated their long-l...

Hoofddorp makes it difficult for title contender Purmersteijn for a long time but eventually succumbs

Hoofddorp held title contender Purmersteijn to a stalemate for over 75 minutes before eventually conceding a 1-0 defeat. The victory moves Purmersteijn to the top of the standings, two points ahead of...

Velsen hits rock bottom at Vitesse’22. ‘It was a total disaster’

Velsen suffered a significant setback in their pursuit of a playoff spot following a 3-1 defeat against Vitesse’22. The underdog team secured the victory after a dominant performance in the first ha...

HBS fails to secure safety. 'It was close'

The HBS women's field hockey team suffered a narrow 0-1 home defeat in Bloemendaal, failing to secure their safety in the league. Despite the close competition, the newly promoted team was unable to s...

Tragic end to Leiden marathon festivities after death of girl (15): ‘The event is no longer important at all’

A 15-year-old girl from Oegstgeest died on Sunday while participating in a half marathon in Leiden. The tragic incident brought a sudden end to the event's festivities, as organizers emphasized that t...

Talent Celwin Hurkmans to get playing time at first-division DSS this season. 'It was really much too close'

On Thursday evening, the Haarlem-based baseball team DSS secured a narrow victory against the Brabant Twins in the first class. Solid pitching and a home run helped the league leaders maintain their p...

Olympia Haarlem not yet safe in first division after late goal. 'We're really selling ourselves short'

Olympia Haarlem suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against VIOS-W following a late goal from a corner kick. The loss means the club has not yet secured its safety in the first class for the upcoming season.

Opinion: Scrapping morning sessions at Flevoparkbad is not about luxury; it raises the question: who is the city for?

Youth fire brigades tackle simulated fires in Heemskerk to determine the best in the Netherlands

Youth fire brigades from across the Netherlands competed in Heemskerk on Saturday to determine the country's best team. Participants used digital technology to extinguish imaginary fires during the co...

Major disappointment for Nibbixwoud after missing out on national title: Very bitter

The handball team SEW from Nibbixwoud narrowly missed out on the Dutch national championship title after losing by a single point to V.O.C. Amsterdam. The loss resulted in the cancellation of planned ...

Landlord awarded over 20,000 euros in back rent after tenant leaves shared home

A tenant in Amsterdam-Noord has been ordered by a court to pay over 20,000 euros in rent arrears after his co-tenant moved out of their shared apartment. Although the remaining resident paid his porti...

Winner Ronald Schröer praises founder of the Netherlands' oldest race: 'Without Pim there would have been no race today'

Ronald Schröer won the Pim Mulierloop, the oldest running race in the Netherlands, which hosted 650 participants on Mother's Day. Held at the AV Suomi athletics track, the event was celebrated for it...

SPF in moisturizer and makeup: Does it work as well as sunscreen?

Dermatologist Marlies Wakkee explains whether the SPF included in day creams and makeup is as effective as dedicated sunscreen. As sun intensity increases with the coming summer, the expert clarifies ...