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Paula and Jenny make historical costumes: 'I'd love to wear such a beautiful dress every day, but it's hard to vacuum in'

Paula Lauwerens and Jenny Bart share a passion for creating detailed historical costumes, which they frequently showcase at events such as the Venetian carnival in Bruges. While the two friends enjoy ...

No green thumb but tired of your paved garden? Just start small, say those at the Springer Festival in Haarlem

The Springer Festival at the Haarlemmer Kweektuin provided practical advice on Saturday for people wanting to replace garden tiles with nature-friendly plants. Experts at the event shared tips for low...

Telstar powerless in second half and loses heavily in Utrecht

Telstar suffered a 4-1 defeat in Utrecht after failing to maintain their momentum from a strong first half. The loss was a significant blow for the Velsen-based side, who struggled to compete in the s...

Traffic jams in South and on several highways due to closure of A10 South and A10 East

Major traffic congestion has hit Amsterdam and surrounding highways following the closure of the A10 South and A10 East for the Zuidasdok project. Drivers are facing significant delays in local neighb...

'A weed plantation smells like floor wax.' Visitors at Zeewijk Safety Day sniff drug scent jars

During a Safety Day in Zeewijk, IJmuiden, residents learned to identify the smell of illegal cannabis plantations using scent jars. The event aims to help citizens recognize signs of drug production i...

It feels very special for Guido to care for the Muiderslot collection as a volunteer: 'We remove many cobwebs'

Guido van Meerbeek serves as a volunteer at the Muiderslot castle, where he and his colleagues maintain an extensive historical collection. The team cares for a wide range of items, including painting...

Highly charged match for Anthony Correia: Telstar visits FC Utrecht

Telstar is set to play an away match against FC Utrecht at the Galgenwaard stadium, featuring the return of Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp to the starting lineup. Later today, Ajax will conclude the ma...

Cherry picker nearly topples in Akersloot, fire department on scene for over two hours

A rented aerial work platform partially tipped over at a home in Akersloot on Saturday morning, requiring a two-hour intervention by the fire department. The incident occurred while a resident was usi...

Bartje’s Buuf in Santpoort-Noord is promising, original dishes at village bistro (8)

Bartje’s Buuf is a promising new village bistro in Santpoort-Noord that offers original dishes in an accessible setting. Located next to café Bartje in the former 't Palet building, the establishme...

Kwebbelkop frustrated by Biro ban on ferry, seeks exception for North residents like himself

YouTuber Kwebbelkop has petitioned the Amsterdam city council to reconsider the enforcement of a ban on microcars like the Biro on city ferries. He argues the ban would increase travel time from Amste...

Castor College clears 14 obstacles for the Johan Cruijff Foundation. Duardo has a tactic: ‘Run very fast and don’t look around’

Approximately 1,400 students from Castor College participated in a 14-obstacle run on Friday to support the Johan Cruijff Foundation. The event featured obstacles set up across the school's gymnasiums...

Lottie Hellingman: When you're young you want to be old, and vice versa

Lottie Hellingman is a multi-talented Dutch performer and single mother who reflects on the shifting perspectives of youth and aging. Originally from Middenbeemster, she currently resides in Amsterdam...

This store brand’s plain chips win our taste test: ‘These are welcome on my couch’

A panel of three experts conducted a taste test of ten different supermarket brands of plain potato chips to identify the best option for spring picnics and outings. The evaluation aimed to determine ...

Sonja (66) from Hoofddorp lives with Parkinson's: 'Parkinson's can ride in the back seat, but the disease must not get behind the wheel'

In honor of World Parkinson's Day, Spaarne Gasthuis released a video featuring patients like 66-year-old Sonja Snijder from Hoofddorp sharing their experiences with the disease. Snijder describes the ...

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New Mariënheuvel residential care center nearly ready for opening in Heemstede

The new Mariënheuvel residential care center in Heemstede is nearing completion and is almost ready to open its doors. Although minor finishing touches are still being finalized, the facility on the ...

150 years of IJmuiden in photos and postcards: What happened to Bonanzastraatje and the Zeeweg Hospital?

The Historical Circle Velsen is publishing a special magazine edition featuring historic photos and postcards to commemorate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. The collection highlights the area's his...

Surgeon Thomas (53) refuses to operate while tired: ‘It feels like a disgrace to back out’

Thomas, a 53-year-old surgeon, expressed concerns about the potential for surgical errors caused by exhaustion from working excessive and irresponsible hours. He discussed the physical and mental toll...

Weight loss drugs force food industry toward smaller portions and high protein

The rise of weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy is influencing consumer shopping habits by significantly reducing appetite. In response, the food industry in the Netherlands is beginning t...

List of Michelin inspectors’ aliases circulating: ‘Chefs want to help each other’

Robert Vinkenborg reconstructs war history of friend from Hoorn: Hidden past, hidden love

Robert Vinkenborg's new book explores the wartime history of a 19-year-old boy in Amsterdam who fell in love with a Jewish woman in hiding during WWII. The narrative, based on personal letters, follow...

Crisis or not, garden centers are thriving: ‘The start is like Skirt Day—as if everyone agreed to get to work’

Despite high inflation, garden centers and hardware stores in the Netherlands are seeing a surge in customers as the first signs of spring appear. The industry remains resilient, with millions of cons...

How to be the first to read indebuurt Haarlem articles

The local news platform indebuurt Haarlem is encouraging readers to enable push notifications on its mobile app to receive the latest updates immediately. The site provides instructions on how to conf...

Large majority wants municipality to rescue bankrupt TommyTomato: 'Otherwise parents will fall back on chocolate spread sandwiches'

A majority of survey respondents are calling for government intervention to save TommyTomato, a provider of healthy school lunches that recently went bankrupt. Supporters argue the service is essentia...

Kostverloren garden association welcomes nature but must make way for encroaching city

Tuinvereniging Kostverloren, located along the Amstel river near Amsterdam, promotes biodiversity through pesticide-free gardening and the cultivation of native plant species. While the area serves as...

Proud garden owners showcase their green paradises during Open Gardens evening: ‘Also an incentive to get things done’

Garden owners in Akersloot and Uitgeest opened their private gardens to the public on Friday evening for the "Open Tuinen-avond" event. Local gardening enthusiasts visited the various displays to shar...

Former Ajax player Perr Schuurs opens up about dark thoughts during nightmare recovery: 'I hoped I wouldn't wake up anymore'

Former Ajax defender Perr Schuurs has opened up about the severe mental health struggles and dark thoughts he experienced during a grueling two-and-a-half-year rehabilitation from a serious injury. Th...

Mystery: why is there a giant statue of a leg here in East?

A giant statue of a leg located on Polderweg in Amsterdam-Oost has sparked curiosity among local residents and commuters. The massive artwork is a visible landmark for those traveling near Muiderpoort...

Ton Witkamp not angry after assault by group of youths: "I want to have a conversation"

Ton Witkamp was assaulted by a group of approximately fifteen youths in Haarlem on Easter Monday after he confronted one of them for touching his car mirror. Despite suffering injuries including a con...

LIVE Eredivisie | FC Utrecht in race for play-off spot against relegation candidate Telstar

FC Utrecht faces Telstar at the Galgenwaard stadium today as they continue their bid for a European football play-off spot. Despite a recent loss to PSV, manager Ron Jans' team remains in contention a...