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Enthusiasts eager as first ice cream parlor in the region reopens: 'Everyone is always happy when they come for an ice cream'

Following the first sunny weather of the year, ice cream parlors in the region have reopened for the season. Local residents showed great enthusiasm for the return of the shops, with some customers wa...

What makes Calvin Kromodjojo a standout? His crosses and consistency impress rapporteur Aad Mathot

Calvin Kromodjojo was named player of the week following his standout performance for EDO in their match against IJmuiden. Rapporteur Aad Mathot highlighted Kromodjojo's consistent play and high-quali...

EDO five matches unbeaten while young IJmuiden battles relegation; Haarlem side fails to deliver knockout blow

Haarlem-based football club EDO continued their five-match winning streak with a 6-2 victory over IJmuiden. Under trainer Sjoerd Hamann, the team has secured a maximum of fifteen points since the wint...

Haarlem basketballers Triple Threat pull off major upset for first win of the new year: ‘Glad we got this victory’

The Haarlem-based women's basketball team Triple Threat secured their first victory of the new year with an upset win over the runner-up Jolly Jumpers. This performance ends a streak of consecutive lo...

Blindsided Jillert Anema received call from Merel Conijn: 'She apologized, I think that’s very classy'

Speed skating coach Jillert Anema confirmed that skater Merel Conijn called to apologize after her sudden withdrawal from the Dutch National Allround and Sprint Championships. Anema expressed his appr...

Heemstede man (21) sentenced to community service for role in Amsterdam explosion; family with baby forced to flee fire

A 21-year-old man from Heemstede has been sentenced to 43 days of juvenile detention and 60 hours of community service for his involvement in an explosion at an apartment building in Amsterdam-Osdorp....

Iranians gather at Dam Square after death of Khamenei

Iranians gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam to celebrate the reported death of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei following military strikes. The participants planned a march to the American consulat...

Uitgeest receives many questions about tree felling for Geesterweg-Prinses Beatrixlaan roundabout: ‘It is necessary’

The municipality of Uitgeest is addressing public concerns regarding the removal of nineteen trees to allow for the construction of a new roundabout. Work at the intersection of Geesterweg and Prinses...

At IJmuiden election debate, parties weighed between lofty promises and results: ‘I looked at everything they promised in the previous local elections’

A local election debate was held in IJmuiden, organized by Welzijn Velsen and the Zee- en Duinwijk neighborhood platform. Participants discussed key issues such as housing, clean air, and neighborhood...

Hillegom plays well, creates many chances, but fails to reward itself. 'Incredibly frustrating that we didn't manage to score'

Hillegom remains in the relegation zone of the first division after a scoreless draw at home against ZOB. Despite creating numerous scoring opportunities, the team failed to secure a win, marking thei...

Tallon Griekspoor's crazy weekend in Dubai: 'I'm in no rush to catch one of the first flights'

Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor reached the final in Dubai but was forced to withdraw against Daniil Medvedev due to a hamstring injury. He is currently stranded in Dubai as the local airspace h...

Filmmaker explores Haarlem’s war history: ‘Last chance to let eyewitnesses speak for themselves’

Filmmaker Sander van Weert is creating a documentary focused on Haarlem's history during World War II. The project features interviews with local residents who share their personal experiences of livi...

Fine words on creative housing shortage solutions in local elections

Ahead of upcoming municipal elections, political parties are proposing creative solutions like splitting or adding floors to homes to address the housing shortage. However, critics argue that these el...

Mitch Apau keeps going: Former Telstar captain joins Marken and becomes head scout for the White Lions

Former Telstar captain Mitch Apau has signed to play for amateur side SV Marken next season. The 35-year-old defender is also expected to take on the role of head scout for the professional club.

The word is out: it’s a crisis. And the cabinet intends to fight it.

The new Dutch cabinet has announced plans to invest in education to address a significant decline in students' reading, writing, and math skills. This initiative follows years of falling rankings on i...

City gets support center for domestic violence and child abuse

A new branch of Filomena, a support center for victims of domestic violence and child abuse, is opening in Amsterdam-West this Tuesday. The facility integrates various specialists under one roof, allo...

The right antibiotic within an hour: Dutch device promises breakthrough

Iranian academics: people must choose government

Shahin Sultany Taied, chair of the Association of Iranian Academics in the Netherlands, asserts that the Iranian people should determine their own government following the death of the country's leade...

Koninklijke HFC defeats title contender again and climbs out of danger zone: 'We’re staying grounded'

Koninklijke HFC secured a 0-1 away victory against defending champions Quick Boys under interim trainer Pieter Mulders. This win helps the team move out of the danger zone, though Mulders emphasized t...

Striker Weghorst returns to Ajax starting line-up against PEC

Ajax forward Wout Weghorst returns to the starting lineup for Sunday's match against PEC Zwolle after recovering from an ankle injury. The striker, who had been limited to substitute appearances since...

Wie is Moon? wins Rob Acda Night Award

Rapper and producer Moon van den Berg, performing under the name "Wie is Moon?", won the Night Edition of the Rob Acda Award this past Saturday. The event was held in the small hall of the Patronaat m...

Spaarnestad women stay on track for First Division title: 'We played very consistently'

The Spaarnestad women's volleyball team from Haarlem is close to securing the First Division title after a dominant 0-4 away victory against Huizen. With only four matches remaining in the season, the...

Ten-man Olympia Haarlem squander victory in closing stages

Olympia Haarlem drew 2-2 against bottom-ranked HBOK this weekend after playing a large portion of the match with only ten men. Despite their efforts, the Haarlem-based team surrendered their lead in t...

Walk along military traces in ‘open-air museum’ Naarden-Vesting

The newspaper supplement AlleTijd features a 3.3-kilometer walking route through the historic fortified town of Naarden-Vesting. This route allows visitors to explore various military traces in what i...

Marcel Klingeler wins over the audience but not the judges on The Voice of Holland: ‘That trumpet solo couldn’t fail’

Marcel Klingeler, a 54-year-old contestant from Haarlem, performed the song 'Malle Babbe' on the television competition The Voice of Holland. Although his performance was well-received by the audience...

Injuries remain a problem for RFC Haarlem. National champion Haagsche too strong: 34-10

RFC Haarlem lost 34-10 to national champion Haagsche RC, as injuries continue to challenge the squad. Despite a competitive second half, coach Logan Ngatuere-Ongley's team was unable to secure a victo...

Dutch embassy in Jordan also closed to the public

The Dutch embassy in Amman, Jordan, remained closed to the public on Sunday as a security precaution due to the regional situation. This announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs follows the rec...

Euphoria at Hoofddorp after tenth consecutive win: 'Could have scored four more'

Hoofddorp secured its tenth victory of the season with a 0-2 win against AVV Swift in the fourth division A. Under coach Jorg Smeets, the newly promoted team has moved into third place in the standing...

Book by Bakkum woman about Dutch father and German father-in-law in WWII nominated for literary prize

Marjan Gerrits from Bakkum has been nominated for the Literaire Parel award for her double novel "Als je niets bent". The book, which explores the lives of her Dutch father and German father-in-law du...

Who will help? Nature work at the inland lake in IJmuiden

Stichting Duinbehoud is seeking volunteers to help maintain the marshy dune grasslands at the Binnenmeer in IJmuiden. The conservation efforts aim to protect the area's rare plant species and natural ...