Paintings, instruments and empty gin bottles: resident writes book about what happened in his attic in De Pijp

Haarlem Volt leader compares treatment of Muslims to gas chambers and anti-Semitism; Holocaust expert calls it ‘inappropriate and unnecessary’

Volt councillor Chris IJsbrandy has faced criticism from the director of the National Holocaust Museum after comparing the current treatment of Muslims to Nazi gas chambers during a Haarlem council debate. Director Emile Schrijver called the comparisons inappropriate and further rejected IJsbrandy's claim that antisemitism should also encompass discrimination against Muslims.

Netherlands-Scotland in the next round: 'How great would that be', says Arthur Numan

Former footballer Arthur Numan expressed his hope for the Netherlands to face Scotland in the next round of the tournament. Having recently watched a match with Scottish fans, Numan believes such a matchup would result in a great celebration.

Fighting heat stress? Remove the stones from your garden

The article highlights that while people often follow standard heat-wave precautions, the negative impact of paved gardens on local temperatures is frequently overlooked. It advocates for replacing stones with greenery to effectively combat heat stress and create cooler living environments.

Mattie van Gurp (60) and Herman Lamboo (67): ‘In his profile picture he was standing in a field of sunflowers’

To see and be seen at the Dutch National Opera & Ballet gala for young donors and influencers: ‘It’s always nice to have a moment to shine’