Author Michael Berg, the pseudonym for Michel van Bergen Henegouwen, has won the Hebban Thriller Prize for his book "Terugkeer." The announcement was made on NOS Radio 1 Journaal, where the author also revealed his real identity for the first time.
A truck caught fire on Wilsonweg in Hillegom during the night between Monday and Tuesday. The fire department was unable to prevent the flames from spreading to and damaging a nearby dental practice.
Platform Groen has expressed dissatisfaction with the Haarlem city council's handling of greenery in urban development projects over the past six years. In its recent annual report, the advisory group criticized the frequent loss of large numbers of trees during construction. The platform continues to advocate for better integration of climate and environmental considerations in the city's housing plans.
Organizers of the Music On festival, which was canceled last weekend, have announced that ticket holders are eligible for a full refund. Alternatively, attendees can choose to save their tickets for use at next year's edition of the event.
A fire broke out in a shed on Laan van Osnabruck in Haarlem during the night of Monday to Tuesday. Although the blaze produced a significant amount of smoke, no injuries were reported.