Writer Esther Goedegebuure saw Oud-Zuid change: ‘It used to be nice and pleasant, but not flashy’

‘Vroom, vroom!’ The god-awful racket makes me throw open the window. Who is fueling my murderous rage?

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Jochem Myjer raises 162,964 euros for narcolepsy foundation through shows

Dutch comedian Jochem Myjer raised 162,964 euros for his foundation, Stichting Wakker Worden Wakker Worden, through two benefit performances of his show Net Alsof. The funds will support the fight against narcolepsy, a sleep disorder that affects his daughter.

Spaarndamseweg to close for a year and a half for cyclists heading to city center

The southbound lane of the Spaarndamseweg in Haarlem will be closed to cyclists until February 2028 to accommodate local construction projects. Cyclists traveling from Haarlem-Noord to the city center are being redirected to use the Rijksstraatweg and Schoterweg instead.

Self-harvest garden at Marquette in Heemskerk doubles in size after success

The self-harvest garden at the Château Marquette estate in Heemskerk has proven successful during its first year. Consequently, the garden is set to double in size as it enters its second season.