haarlemsdagbladMay 27, 2026, 17:41

Heemskerk harness racing fees to rise in 2027: ‘Everything is getting more expensive and we also have to pay for traffic controllers’

The Harddraverijvereniging Heemskerk will increase entrance fees and membership contributions starting in 2027 due to rising operational costs. While sponsors previously helped absorb these expenses, the association can no longer cover costs such as traffic controllers without raising prices for visitors.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Sky-high hotel prices, GVB working overtime and over 650,000 visitors: Amsterdam turned upside down for 30th edition of ADE

Amsterdam is currently hosting the 30th edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), which is expected to draw over 650,000 visitors to more than 1,300 performances throughout the city. The influx of international guests has led to a sharp increase in local hotel prices, prompting many attendees to seek accommodation in nearby cities like Haarlem.

Ruud sold this guitar ‘like an idiot’, 38 years later he has it back: ‘A miracle’

Musician Ruud Houweling has been reunited with his first electric guitar after 38 years. Houweling had traded the instrument as a teenager, but he was recently able to recover it and described the event as a miracle.

Dutch people concerned about rapid rise of AI: It is in the hands of the MAGA clique

A representative study reveals that most Dutch citizens fear artificial intelligence is being adopted too rapidly, citing concerns over privacy, misinformation, job security, and environmental impact. While many people use AI for daily tasks, there is strong public support for maintaining human oversight in fields like medicine, law, and defense.

At trendy Nara Nara, the kitchen is incredibly generous with flavors, though you taste a bit too little of Egypt (7.5)

Nara Nara is a trendy new restaurant in Amsterdam that impresses guests with its generous and flavorful menu. While the food is highly regarded, critics suggest that the kitchen could lean further into its Egyptian roots to provide a more authentic culinary experience.

Recorder sensation Lucie Horsch (27) travels the world for concerts: 'My life is never monotonous'

Twenty-seven-year-old Amsterdam native Lucie Horsch has transitioned from a child prodigy on the recorder to a globally celebrated concert soloist. She maintains an active international touring schedule and has learned the importance of balancing her demanding career with necessary periods of rest.