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Lisanne van Sadelhoff: ‘There is one thing worse than losing your dog: losing someone else’s’

Journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff shares an anecdote in her weekly column about the stress of spending a weekend in Spain. She reflects on the responsibility of looking after another person's pet, sugg...

Watch live: Flower parade travels through North Holland

The annual Flower Parade is currently traveling through North Holland with fifteen floral floats heading toward Haarlem. Thousands of spectators have gathered to witness the event, which is being broa...

Woman's five parking fines scrapped over official's unclear email

A judge has overturned five parking fines issued to an Amsterdam resident after finding the city's permit approval email was misleading. The court ruled that the message 'your application has been app...

The international dance career of Kirsten de Vos (27) from Haarlem: choreography for Zara Larsson and Tinashe, and dancer in Becky G music video

Haarlem-born dancer and choreographer Kirsten de Vos has achieved international success, recently appearing in a music video for American pop star Becky G. The 27-year-old artist's portfolio also incl...

Americans in hours-long queues at Schiphol due to glitch: ‘Terrible!’

A technical malfunction in digital self-service kiosks at Schiphol Airport caused significant delays for non-European travelers on Saturday morning. Passengers, including many Americans, faced hours-l...

Bakery 1Hoog returns as Café-bakery ’Rentrée’ at the location of restaurant De Jonge Halewijn

The renowned Beverwijk bakery 1Hoog is set to return on July 1st as Café-bakkerij Rentrée at the former location of Restaurant De Jonge Halewijn. Owners Charlotte Laarhoven and Dennis Oostveen are r...

Deaf Foundation marks 50th anniversary: "Here I can communicate comfortably in my own language"

The Stichting Welzijn Doven Amsterdam (SWDA) celebrated its 50th anniversary this weekend at its community center on the Stadhouderskade. Founded in 1976 to unify various deaf associations, the organi...

Zeewijk adds nearly a hundred dune gardens: Tiles out and free plants in

Nearly 100 residents of the Zeewijk neighborhood are participating in an initiative to replace paved yards with dune gardens by receiving free plants and gardening advice. The project aims to increase...

Padelhill in Hillegom plans major expansion: five extra courts and a new entrance

Padelhill, an indoor padel facility in Hillegom, plans to expand by adding five new courts to its existing six. The project involves converting an adjacent warehouse formerly used as storage for a bed...

ANWB warns: emergency systems in millions of cars will soon stop working

The ANWB warns that emergency systems in approximately 2 million cars will stop functioning when the 2G mobile network is deactivated by the end of next year. This technical issue could lead to these ...

Cyclist Arjan joins touring club: 'The nice thing is that friendships are formed'

Cyclist Arjan Hooiveld has joined a touring club, noting that the activity fosters new friendships. He often rides through the Kennemerduinen, a scenic area located between Haarlem and the beach.

Insurer covers consequential costs of online threats and harassment: 'Cyberbullying is truly terrible'

Dutch insurers are beginning to include standard coverage for the consequential costs of online harassment and cyberbullying. This policy change addresses a significant issue affecting approximately 6...

Cows at Het Kooghuis perform their 'cow dance' again: children from Uitgeest cheer along the fence

Cows at Het Kooghuis in Uitgeest were released into the pasture for the first time this season after the ground became dry enough for grazing. Local children gathered along the fence to cheer as the a...

Video | Awkwardness at Peter Gillis trial: 'His family sat behind his ex in court'

Bistro Deux serves a nice appetizer board with amuse-bouches; the main course is somewhat disappointing (7-)

Bistro Deux in Heemstede, a family-run establishment since the 1980s, received a mixed review after a visit on Good Friday. While the appetizer platter was praised, the main course was considered disa...

Video | Joost Klein imitates Justin Bieber at Coachella festival

Families pay a fortune for theme park entry and parking, but affordable options are nearby

Dutch theme parks are preparing for a busy May holiday, but high entry and parking costs at major attractions can lead to families spending hundreds of euros. Smaller, more affordable parks like Sproo...

What do you call a woman who loses her best friend? Yanaika Zomer has no word for it

Journalist and poet Yanaika Zomer explores the emotional impact of losing a best friend in her latest column, noting the lack of a specific term for such a person. The piece comes as Zomer, who is the...

Justin Bieber scores with old hits thanks to Coachella but won't profit from it

Justin Bieber's older hits are climbing the charts following his viral Coachella performance where he was seen using a laptop on stage. Despite the surge in popularity, the singer will not financially...

Karlijn had an impressive CV, but her living room looked ‘very minimalist and cold’

Remote job interviews via platforms like Zoom have introduced candidates' private lives into the hiring process, leading some employers to judge applicants based on their home surroundings. Career coa...

More than 20 yellow signs on the Skinny Bridge: isn't there a better way?

Amsterdam residents and local politicians are criticizing the placement of 23 yellow warning signs on the iconic Magere Brug, which notify cyclists of bike removals for May 5th concert preparations. C...

'Super-complainers' file 25,000 reports about Schiphol, most complaints about notorious ‘Jumbo Jet’

A small group of 102 "frequent complainers" accounted for nearly half of the 386,730 noise complaints regarding Schiphol Airport last year. The Boeing 747-400, or "Jumbo Jet," was the specific aircraf...

Jordi Cruijff leans toward Spanish coach: Who is the best fit for Ajax?

Technical director Jordi Cruijff is reportedly favoring a Spanish manager to take over as the next head coach of Ajax. The club is currently searching for a candidate capable of addressing its recent ...

Innovative float makes debut at 79th Bollenstreek Flower Parade

The 79th edition of the Bloemencorso Bollenstreek features a revolutionary new mechanical float designed to move on all sides. Built by a dedicated team of volunteers, the innovative display includes ...

'I put a camera on teachers' heads to film PE class from their perspective.' Joyce Burger (26) wants to show children how broad science is

PhD candidate Joyce Burger is participating in the Expeditie NEXT science festival on May 1st to introduce children to the diverse world of scientific research. Burger, a movement scientist, uses inno...

Tickets for anniversary edition of Dam to Dam Run quickly sold out

Tickets for the 40th anniversary edition of the Dam tot Damloop sold out in just over an hour on Saturday morning. The 16.1-kilometer race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 20.

Local soaps, scrap leather bags and skateboards from friends: Haarlems Eigen spotlights local makers

A new pop-up concept store called Haarlems Eigen is set to open on April 18 at Spekstraat 5 in Haarlem. Founded by 26-year-old Luca van Beek, the shop aims to showcase local makers and their products ...

Readers rally behind ‘too long’ skûtsje Feije: ‘The Night Watch was also once shortened. Was that a good idea?’

The Haarlem municipal harbor service has ordered the traditional skûtsje Feije to leave its mooring at Nieuwe Gracht for exceeding the 15-meter length limit by 50 centimeters. This decision has spark...

Haarlem cheerleader Sascha (29) goes all out one last time in America: 'You're absolutely exhausted'

Sascha Mengerink, a 29-year-old cheerleader from Haarlem, is set to compete in the World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando for the second and final time. This tournament marks the end of her profe...

Screen time | Do parents look at themselves enough in digital parenting?

Tech reporter Rutger Otto attended a parents' evening focused on healthy screen usage for his weekly 'Schermtijd' column. The piece explores whether parents adequately reflect on their own digital hab...