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Princess High Lemonade draws a full house at Stayokay Assumburg: 'I want to be a mom, teacher, and princess when I grow up'

A princess-themed High Lemonade event was held at Stayokay Assumburg on Sunday to raise funds and awareness for 22q11 Duplication syndrome. The event featured activities for children in a castle setti...

Youth care taking larger bites out of Haarlem city budget: council members launch investigation

A special committee of Haarlem city council members is launching an investigation into the rising costs of youth care in the city. The decision follows a 3.5 million euro increase in expenditures over...

With herring and pickles to the 1994 World Cup in America. 'We were a curiosity there'

Jaap and Nancy Hoogland traveled to Orlando for the 1994 World Cup, bringing two herring carts and 7,000 fish to serve Dutch fans. They became a popular attraction among American food vendors, with ma...

What you need to know about the new 49-euro summer ticket: rules, off-peak hours, and how to buy it

Starting this Monday, a new summer train subscription allows travelers to travel throughout the Netherlands for 49 euros per month during off-peak hours. The initiative aims to provide more affordable...

Iran questions negotiations with US after attack

Following recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon, Iranian negotiator Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf has expressed doubt regarding the future of negotiations with the United States. Despite a potential deal previ...

Third suspect arrested in investigation into potential attack on Heemstede synagogue

Police in North Holland arrested a third suspect on June 9, 2026, in connection with a planned explosion at a synagogue in Heemstede. The authorities state that the attack, originally intended for Mar...

Famke (27) from Hoofddorp was an Albert Heijn cashier and is now a Formula 1 engineer: ‘I feel like I contribute a lot’

Famke Wilmink, a 27-year-old former cashier and speed skater from Hoofddorp, has transitioned into a career as an engineer for the Formula 1 team Racing Bulls. Through her work in the high-stakes worl...

It was a beautiful royal unveiling at the time. But why are you there, Frans Hals, and not on the square named after you?

The article investigates why the statue of Frans Hals in Haarlem is located in Florapark rather than on Frans Halsplein. It references the monument's royal unveiling on June 14, 1900, while drawing co...

Saskia Belleman moves to Pauw & De Wit after end of RTL Tonight

Court reporter Saskia Belleman is transitioning to the talk show Pauw & De Wit following the conclusion of RTL Tonight. A spokesperson for BNNVARA confirmed the move after initial reports by media exp...

Midwife challenges speeding fine on way to delivery: ‘Can’t drive 30 with sweating armpits’

Dutch midwife Karolien van Beek is challenging a speeding fine in court, arguing that the urgency of childbirth sometimes necessitates driving above the speed limit. She is seeking legal recognition f...

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Critical biography of Wim Hof named best journalistic book

Journalists Robert van de Griend and Anneke Stoffelen have won the 2025 Brusseprijs for their book De ijsprofeet, a critical biography of wellness guru Wim Hof. The award recognizes the work as the be...

Thom de Graaf wants debate on ending snap elections

Thom de Graaf, the outgoing Vice President of the Dutch Council of State, suggests that the Netherlands should consider forming new coalitions instead of holding interim elections when a cabinet falls...

‘Standing with Giants’ permanent at Castricum beach entrance. ‘You will no longer walk past these men carelessly’

A permanent 'Standing with Giants' monument has been unveiled at the beach entrance in Castricum to commemorate seven crew members who died in May 1943 during World War II. The iron silhouettes are in...

No trains between Haarlem and Amsterdam Sloterdijk due to defective railway bridge

Train services between Haarlem and Amsterdam Sloterdijk are suspended on Sunday afternoon due to a defective railway bridge. The disruption is expected to last until 2:45 PM.

Last participants in Solar Park WinterZon allowed to live outside Uitgeest. ‘670 shares of 250 euros still for sale’

The Zonnepark WinterZon project in Uitgeest is now allowing individuals living outside the municipality to purchase the remaining 670 participation shares at 250 euros each. This decision by DUEC.nl a...

Permanent repairs to Amsterdam-Osdorp apartment building could take weeks or months

Housing corporation Stadgenoot announced that permanent repairs to a flat in Amsterdam-Osdorp following a recent explosion could take weeks or months to complete. Although residents have been allowed ...

Oosterduinweg in Aerdenhout to get safer new layout; politicians positive about initial design

The Oosterduinweg in Aerdenhout will undergo a comprehensive redesign to improve road safety, particularly for cyclists who have long faced dangerous conditions. Local politicians have expressed suppo...

Boyhood dream becomes reality: Twelve friends open their own bar in Amsterdam

A group of twelve friends from Limburg living in Amsterdam are realizing their dream by opening Bar Kaat on Ten Katestraat. After personally renovating the space, the group plans to officially open th...

Israel strikes southern suburbs of Beirut

Israel conducted airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut in response to a drone attack by Hezbollah, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office. The military action follows a reporte...