Pub quiz for book lovers at Blokker in Heemstede and Cpunt in Hoofddorp

What was it like living as an orphan in the Maagdenhuis? These women know: ‘The sisters tapped their keys loudly on the doors’

'They laughingly flip the bird': Bellatrixstraat residents send urgent list of demands to municipality to combat street racing and decay

Residents of Bellatrixstraat in the municipality of Velsen have sent a formal letter to local authorities demanding action against street racing, intimidation, and neighborhood neglect. In response, the local alderman has invited the residents for a meeting to discuss their concerns and demands.

NOS appoints Jeroen Grueter as World Cup final commentator for the first time

NOS has appointed Jeroen Grueter to provide television commentary for the World Cup football final on July 19. The 57-year-old commentator succeeds Jeroen Elshoff, who covered the last two World Cup finals.

Former Heemskerk resident back to square one after fourteen years of psychiatric treatment: 'Just lock me up and throw away the key'

During a court hearing in Haarlem, 40-year-old G.K. expressed deep despair and asked to be permanently imprisoned as officials considered extending his mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS). After 14 years in the system, the former Heemskerk resident stated he has lost all trust and sees no path forward.

Criticism from all sides for Markuszower over asylum unrest

During a debate on asylum demonstrations, politician Gidi Markuszower faced criticism from various political parties, including coalition members CDA and D66. Critics argued that his participation in protests in Loosdrecht legitimized far-right ideologies and contributed to the ongoing unrest surrounding asylum seeker centers.