The Scapino store on Lange Nieuwstraat in IJmuiden has reopened following a two-month closure for renovations and repairs. Branch manager Bonito van Joolingen noted that the building required significant work due to extensive water damage from leaks.
Dutch author Yanaika reflects on the deaths of two women she deeply admired, including the recent passing of former Dutch Poet Laureate Lieke Marsman. The article highlights the personal impact of these losses occurring within the span of a single week.
President Donald Trump announced that a deal between the United States and Iran is scheduled to be signed this coming Sunday. He stated that the agreement would result in the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international traffic.
A small-scale tour was held through the scaffolding of the former Haarlem Energy Company's administrative office during the Day of Architecture. The monumental ruin, which is over a century old, is currently undergoing restoration in the eastern part of Haarlem.
Annette Smit shares the personal story of her son Nathan, who was sexually abused at the age of ten, as part of the "De moeder van" series. The interview highlights the long-term emotional impact on their family and is published in honor of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence.
A devastating fire in Zwaanshoek has completely destroyed De Droog Automotive, a car garage business owned by 23-year-old Daniël de Droog from Haarlem. A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to help the young entrepreneur recover after his business and equipment were reduced to rubble.