haarlemsdagbladJun 10, 2026, 11:00

Lions Club Haarlem volunteers organize health checks for Special Olympics participants: 'They might be in pain, but they don't say it'

Lions Club Haarlem volunteers and national contributors are organizing health checks for athletes participating in the 2026 Special Olympics National Games in Haarlem. The initiative, part of the Healthy Athletics Program at the CIOS, focuses on supporting participants with disabilities who might not always report physical pain or health concerns.

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Maintenance on Kerklaan in Heemstede, new step towards 30 km/h limit

Maintenance work will take place on Kerklaan in Heemstede for two days starting Tuesday, June 16, to replace the asphalt. This project covers the section between Herenweg and Burgemeester van Lennepweg and serves as a step toward implementing a 30 km/h speed limit.

Babette impresses jury. Bonhoeffer College Castricum student wins 2026 KNAW Education Prize

Babette de Bruijne, a student at Bonhoeffer College in Castricum, has won the 2026 KNAW Education Prize. Her winning research project investigated how bioflavonoids influence the antioxidant effects of vitamin C.

Business owners ask minister for more police: "Daily crime or nuisance"

Dozens of Amsterdam business associations have sent a formal letter to the Minister of Justice and Security requesting more police presence to combat daily crime and public nuisance. The organizations argue that Amsterdam should be designated a priority region for police resources due to increasing street intimidation and safety concerns. They emphasize that current police capacity is insufficient to address the high pressure on public order in the city.

VNG after ruling: religious exemptions from compulsory education harder to obtain

The Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) is tightening rules for religious exemptions from compulsory school attendance following a recent Supreme Court ruling. Starting next school year, parents will find it harder to obtain permission for homeschooling based on faith, and local authorities will focus on returning currently exempt children to school.

NS to introduce train line numbers next year

The Dutch railway operator NS will introduce line numbers for all its train routes starting with the 2027 timetable. The carrier aims to simplify planning and transfers for passengers through this new numbering system.