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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...

Patrick Zwaanswijk (51) went from Schoten 8 to the Eredivisie: How the basement of amateur football became a springboard for successful years in Australia

Patrick Zwaanswijk, a 51-year-old former professional footballer from Haarlem, rose from the lowest levels of Dutch amateur football to play in the Eredivisie. After being scouted by international clu...

Broken toaster? That will cost you five grand. Scammers of elderly Haarlem couple exposed by Ombudsteam

An elderly couple in Haarlem was defrauded of 5,000 euros by scammers after searching for a repairman online to fix a short circuit. The fraudsters, who appeared at the top of Google search results wi...

Sharing a bathroom with seven is outdated: Harteheem care facility in Heemskerk to be completely renovated

The Harteheem care facility in Heemskerk is set to undergo an extensive renovation and expansion over the coming years. The project aims to modernize the site to better address staff shortages and pro...

The skûtsje must be cut in half: The Van Dril family's battle over a historic boat fifty centimeters too long

The 116-year-old skûtsje 'Feije' has been forced to leave its mooring at the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem after the municipal harbor service ruled it was 50 centimeters too long. The owners now face a di...

Bart Zeilstra is no longer the Baas B of old, but we can still come along to Diemen-Zuid

Kometen Brood baker Lard Breebaart: Our customers aren’t just those oat milk types

Manuela and Roel lived beautifully by the water but moved back to Amsterdam anyway

ADO fans celebrate First Division championship in The Hague

ADO Den Haag fans celebrated their club winning the first division championship on Friday night in The Hague. Supporters gathered at the stadium to set off fireworks and green smoke, while cars and sc...

Simon Keizer on Botox and cosmetic procedures: ‘I’d do that hair transplant again in a heartbeat’

Dutch singer Simon Keizer shares his experiences with medical and cosmetic procedures, including his satisfaction with a hair transplant. In an interview with Mezza magazine, he also discusses health ...

One week left in the season for Malevy Leons: Toughing it out and shooting free throws left-handed

Dutch basketball player Malevy Leons is playing through the final week of his season despite a bruised right wrist. Due to a high number of injuries on the Warriors' roster, Leons is forced to remain ...

Theo has been eating blue cheese and pear salads for five years for an artwork in his living room

An Amsterdam resident named Theo has spent the last five years building a large pyramid sculpture in his living room using over 800 empty salad containers. He eats the same blue cheese and pear salad ...

Collision between motorcyclist and fatbike rider, both rushed to hospital

Will there be a referendum on a boycott of Israel? Parties look ahead

The Amsterdam city council is debating whether to hold a referendum on boycotting Israel, despite an independent committee's advice that foreign policy falls outside municipal jurisdiction. While part...

Women candidly share menopause experiences in photo book Overgangmakers: ‘With my story I want to show people that more is possible’

Award-winning photographer Marieke Zwartscholten has released a new photobook titled 'Overgangmakers,' featuring the personal stories of 24 women from the Netherlands and Belgium navigating menopause....

Why are women's circles so popular? ‘We are looking for new rituals’

Women's circles are gaining popularity as a space for connection and the creation of new rituals where participants share intimate life details. Reporter Hedske Vochteloo investigates these gatherings...

Bad weather and events scheduled too close together led to dangerous situations at ADE in Zaandam, forcing police to intervene

Things to do in Amsterdam in April

The city of Amsterdam offers a variety of activities and events throughout the month of April, culminating in the King's Day celebrations at the end of the month. Residents and visitors can enjoy nume...

Haarlem Puzzle Cats compete in National Jigsaw Puzzle Championship: ‘We once found a missing piece in a wool sweater’

The Haarlem-based puzzle team 'De Puzzelpoezen' will compete in the Dutch National Jigsaw Puzzle Championship on April 12. As three-time consecutive national champions, the team is considered a top co...

Professor slams 'harmful' NOS article: 'Intensive exercise after 35 is not bad for your heart at all'

Assistant Professor Rutger Middelburg of the LUMC has criticized a NOS article that suggested intensive exercise after age 35 increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Middelburg argues the articl...

The trail of giant bulbs nears completion: Number 92 stands at Florapark in Haarlem

The 92nd painted giant bulb in a series winding through the Dutch Bulb Region was unveiled on Friday afternoon at Florapark in Haarlem. This installation is part of a growing collection of art pieces ...

Princess Ariane celebrates 19th birthday in private circle

Princess Ariane, the youngest daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, celebrated her 19th birthday on Friday. The Government Information Service announced that the occasion was observed p...

Electrolyte hype among runners, but this cheap drugstore product works just as well

Sports physiotherapist Leon Krznaric discusses the necessity of electrolyte supplements for runners who lose salt and minerals through sweat. He distinguishes between facts and myths, suggesting that ...