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Growing up in elite sports is a fierce war with yourself, Mart Smeets knows

Sports journalist Mart Smeets reflects on the intense psychological challenges elite athletes face, describing the pursuit of success as a struggle against oneself. He cites the example of Polish tenn...

Sections of A10 closed June 12-15 weekend

Several connections on the A10 motorway and the S108 entry ramp will be closed during the weekend of June 12 to 15. Travelers should expect disruptions and follow local diversion routes during the mai...

Financial worries for high earners, homeowners and business owners: how to avoid financial trouble

Despite 600 billion euros in Dutch savings accounts, one in five households lacks a financial buffer of at least 1,000 euros. Financial worries are increasingly spreading beyond low-income groups to i...

Gathering in churches, mosques and creative hubs on Architecture Day

The ABC Architectuurcentrum is organizing Architecture Day, focusing on buildings and locations that foster social cohesion and solidarity. The event aims to explore how architectural design and neigh...

North Holland traffic: Major delays on the N246 after accident in Monday morning rush hour, June 8

An accident on the N246 near West-Knollendam caused significant traffic delays during the morning rush hour on Monday, June 8. The incident resulted in heavy congestion in the Noord-Holland region of ...

Drugs, illegal prostitution and intimidation drive neighborhood to despair: "Eigen Haard fails"

Residents in the Zeeburg neighborhood of Amsterdam are reporting severe safety concerns due to a neighbor's involvement in illegal prostitution, drug dealing, and intimidation. Despite police confirmi...

Aging and housing shortage: Village Council discusses liveability of Wijk aan Zee with residents

The Village Council of Wijk aan Zee is hosting an annual meeting on June 10 to discuss the town's livability with residents. The discussion will focus on challenges such as an aging population and the...

'We aren't taking anything away, just adding something new.' Haarlem Pearls take over hospitality industry with staff padel tournament

De Oesterzwammerij has established a new base at Haarlem's Kweektuin, where its founders aim to influence food choices through taste and mushroom cultivation. Meanwhile, the Haarlemse Parels group is ...

Soap, deodorant, creams or eating more vegetables: what actually works against body odor?

The article explores various methods for managing persistent body odor, questioning the effectiveness of traditional products like deodorant and soap. It suggests alternative approaches, such as dieta...

Weeks without Wi-Fi due to broken cable: 'We're getting a bit fed up'

Several families in the hamlet of Hinderdam have been without internet access for weeks due to a broken cable. Residents are expressing frustration as they wait for service providers to resolve the is...

Horses forced to leave Engelandpark after 39 years: ‘I don’t think the way this was handled is fair’

The municipality of Haarlem is relocating the 'Plukweide' picking meadow to a site in Engelandpark to create space for parking and a volleyball court. This decision forces the Lems family to remove th...

Social saunas are popular among Amsterdam millennials: ‘I used to go out a lot, now I’m here more often with friends’

Opinion: ‘The fact that people keep their distance and don’t immediately invite you in is likely not unique to Groet’

My father and his new wife left me behind in Malaysia with a host family

Star chef Dennis Huwaë opens accessible restaurant in Het Sieraad in West: ‘Your summer body is going to have a hard time’

Spot the differences: Platanenweg in 1970 and 2026

Koeman on being far from sick wife Bartina during World Cup: 'It is difficult'

Dutch national coach Ronald Koeman spoke at a press conference about the challenge of being far from his wife, Bartina, while she undergoes cancer treatment. Due to her illness, she is unable to trave...

A2 speeder clocked at 240 km/h, car and license seized

Police confiscated the vehicle and driver's license of a motorist caught traveling at nearly 240 km/h on the A2 motorway on Sunday morning. The driver was recorded by a laser device significantly exce...

Waiting for words inspires René Diekstra

René Diekstra shares a personal anecdote about a conversation with his grandchild regarding his writing process. The grandchild expresses doubt that waiting for inspiration while sitting at a laptop ...

Experience the jet-set life in a private jet for €125 per hour in an Amsterdam-North warehouse: ‘In America this is very common’

Who loses all pieces fastest at the Anti-Chess World Championship: "I'm a terrible chess player, but a good anti-chess player"

The World Anti-Chess Championship is taking place this weekend in Amsterdam, featuring about twenty international competitors from countries like India and Germany. In this variant, players aim to los...

HBC loses to Hollandia and returns to fourth division: 'We weren't good enough'

HBC failed to secure promotion to the third division after losing both matches of their play-off series against Hollandia. Following a 0-1 home defeat and a 2-0 loss in Hoorn, the team will compete in...

Nationally known poets perform in natural amphitheater in Spaarndam: ‘A beautiful mix of amateur artists and professionals’

The biennial art event Kunst in Spaarndam returns this weekend with the addition of a new poetry program featuring well-known writers at the Fort-Zuid amphitheater. The event highlights a mix of local...

Food truck fire in Duivendrecht, smoke visible across the city

A fire broke out in a food truck on Ellermanstraat in Duivendrecht on Friday evening, creating a large smoke plume visible across Amsterdam. Emergency services escalated the incident to a medium fire ...

Animal Farm's big wish: a new enclosure for axolotls and giant snails. 'We want to mimic the natural habitat'

Animal Farm, a micro-zoo in Beverwijk, has launched a fundraising campaign to build new enclosures for its axolotls and giant African snails. The project aims to recreate the animals' natural habitats...

The biggest World Cup ever also means a more expensive Panini album: ‘The only difficulty is identifying the missing ones out of 960 cards’

The upcoming World Cup's expansion to 48 teams has made completing the Panini sticker album more expensive than ever, requiring collectors to find 960 cards. Despite the increased costs, dedicated fan...

DSS returns to the third division after one season: 'Everyone always gave their all'

Haarlem-based football club DSS has secured promotion back to the third class after just one season in the fourth class. The team clinched their return with a decisive 0-3 victory over RKEDO in a matc...

Man stuck in dumpster in city center: "There was shouting and banging"

Police in Amsterdam responded to reports of a man trapped inside a trash container after witnesses heard shouting and banging coming from the bin. The man successfully freed himself before officers ar...

Prospective alderman Moeskops works last day at restaurant: "It's also a bit sad"

D66 council member Elise Moeskops worked her final shift at her Amsterdam restaurant before her expected appointment as the city's new alderman for traffic this Wednesday. She will succeed Melanie van...

Designated alderman Moeskops works last day in restaurant: "It's also a bit sad"

Elise Moeskops is transitioning from her role as a restaurant owner and D66 council member to become an alderperson in Amsterdam, where she will take over the traffic portfolio. She recently marked he...