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From neighbors to brewers: Sebastiaan and Sem build Biertje Buur together

From neighbors to brewers: Sebastiaan and Sem build Biertje Buur together

Childhood friends Sebastiaan Dooyeweerd and Sem Nooij from Beverwijk have turned a failed home-brewing experiment into their own craft beer brand, Biertje Buur. The duo continues to develop their local business and specialty beers as long as they enjoy the process.

Canadian interest in Stolpersteine unveiling in Driehuis; relatives of Velsen victims attend

Canadian interest in Stolpersteine unveiling in Driehuis; relatives of Velsen victims attend

Next Monday, descendants of the Vleeschhouwer-Doof family will travel from Canada to attend the unveiling of four Stolpersteine in Driehuis. The commemorative stones at Vondellaan 53 honor family members from Velsen who were killed during World War II.

Major impact from sexual abuse case at Zoetermeer school

Major impact from sexual abuse case at Zoetermeer school

Oskar van der V. stood trial on Tuesday for sexual misconduct and secretly filming children at a school in Zoetermeer. During the proceedings, parents of ten victims exercised their right to speak, detailing the profound impact the abuse has had on their families. The case came to light in late 2022 after a mother reported the janitor's behavior to the school.

ANWB deploys maximum roadside assistance until Sunday

ANWB deploys maximum roadside assistance until Sunday

The Dutch roadside assistance organization ANWB is deploying its maximum number of patrols through Sunday to handle increased demand during the predicted heatwave. The extra staffing is a proactive measure to assist motorists across the country as temperatures rise.

Unwanted pregnancy and paternity suits in the 18th century: '15 to 25 percent of brides were pregnant'

Unwanted pregnancy and paternity suits in the 18th century: '15 to 25 percent of brides were pregnant'

This article examines 18th-century paternity disputes and unwanted pregnancies, highlighting a 1750 case in Haarlem involving a woman living near the Turfmarkt. Research indicates that during this era, approximately 15 to 25 percent of brides were already pregnant at the time of their marriage.