Darryl ‘Insayno’ was Haarlem’s city poet for two days until comments on slavery and the Holocaust surfaced: ‘My plans for Haarlem will remain in the vault forever’

Heerma understands Groningen frustration after reinforcement mistakes

Interior Minister Pieter Heerma expressed understanding for the frustration of Groningen residents following errors in safety assessments for homes in the earthquake-affected region. His comments follow a report by the Groningen Safety Advisory Council that identified new flaws in the ongoing reinforcement process.

Marlou starts fundraiser for new 'garbage truck' for scammed neighborhood icon Toon: 'He's always there for everyone'

Marlou Remeeus has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help her neighbor, 73-year-old volunteer Toon van Wijnen, after he was scammed and left with high repair costs for his cleaning vehicle. Van Wijnen is a local icon known for voluntarily cleaning the streets in Haarlem and Velsen. The fundraiser aims to cover the expenses so he can continue his service to the community.

French Prime Minister calls crisis meeting on heatwave

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu held a crisis meeting with ministers on Tuesday morning to discuss the impact of a severe heatwave affecting the country. A code red alert has been issued for a large part of France as temperatures continue to rise.

Desert plant that can live for centuries on display in special Hortus greenhouse: "Truly amazing"

The Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam has debuted a rare Welwitschia mirabilis desert plant housed in a specially designed, climate-controlled greenhouse. This unique plant, which can live for over 1,000 years, is native to the coastal deserts of Namibia and Angola and requires specific mist conditions to survive. Although the botanical garden has owned the specimen for 12 years, this is the first time it has been put on public display.

'Wonder plant' back on display at the Hortus after 14 years: 'It is a living fossil'