23-year-old cyclist Niels Reemeijer from Spaarndam has achieved a career highlight by winning the Tour of Albania. Having started his journey in Haarlem's Muggenronde, the self-described late bloomer is now seeking a professional team to further his career in challenging races.
The 'Ik zie jou' photo project is seeking ten Haarlem residents to be paired with local newcomers for a series of interviews and portraits based on shared interests. These stories and photographs will be showcased in an outdoor exhibition in Haarlem's city center this September. Interested participants can apply through the Museum of Humanity website until June 21, 2026.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has called for increased emergency aid to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. One month after the outbreak began, the organization warns that the virus is spreading faster than current relief efforts can keep up with.
A full-page advertisement for clothing brand G-Star featuring footballer Joey Veerman has sparked significant public debate and mixed reactions after appearing in the newspaper De Telegraaf. The high-profile campaign places Veerman alongside legendary Dutch players who have previously engaged in major publicity stunts for fashion brands.
A man in his forties has filed a police report against his former gymnastics teacher for sexual abuse that allegedly occurred 30 years ago when he was eleven. The victim decided to come forward after receiving a Facebook friend request from the teacher, which triggered suppressed memories of the abuse that began during a gymnastics camp.
Former OMT member Diederik Gommers revealed he had a conflict with former Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge over using age as a criterion for ICU admissions. Gommers maintained that politicians should not be responsible for setting these medical triage rules.