haarlemsdagbladFeb 28, 2026, 10:00

Didem discusses social media with children, often because their parents don't want them on it: 'I completely agree'

Didem Aykilic, a 31-year-old teacher at Het Spectrum in Hoorn, gained a significant social media presence after her students created a TikTok account for her. Despite her initial reservations about social platforms, the account has amassed 95,000 followers and serves as a topic of discussion regarding social media usage with her students.

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

Candlelight evenings at two cemeteries in Haarlem

The municipality of Haarlem is hosting two candlelit memorial evenings at Akendam and Kleverlaan cemeteries on October 26 and 28. These events allow visitors to commemorate their loved ones through music, shared memories, and the reading of names.

Remembering loved ones on the evening of lights

Haarlem is organizing two evening memorial events at Akendam and Kleverlaan cemeteries this October to honor deceased loved ones. Attendees can experience a peaceful atmosphere with music and light, and are welcome to submit names of the departed to be read aloud during the gatherings.

Municipal council information portal taken offline to prevent security breach

The Amsterdam municipal government has temporarily disabled its Notubiz information system as a precaution against global cyberattacks targeting PHP vulnerabilities. This outage affects public access to council documents and live meeting streams until the security risk is resolved.

Freek de Jonge creates AI model based on his oeuvre: 'Advancing civilization'

Comedian Freek de Jonge is developing an AI model based on his entire creative output to preserve his legacy and facilitate future engagement with his ideas. Collaborating with university students, he aims to create a system that allows his work to remain relevant long after his death.

Amsterdam churches want to house refugees, but finding space is a challenge: ‘It’s already packed’

The Council of Churches in the Netherlands has launched an initiative to host status holders in church-owned buildings for three-month periods. However, many Amsterdam congregations are struggling to participate due to a severe lack of available space and suitable facilities within the crowded city.