Jimpa explores filmmaker’s relationship with her queer father and child in Amsterdam: ‘Generations of queers have found their place here’

Gaasperplas has a new city beach: ‘It’s still nice and quiet, it’s super busy on the other side’

Young people do everything at The Big Sing: they write, act, and create the lyrics

The biennial vocal festival The Big Sing will host the youth performance 'Lost & Found' at PHIL Haarlem on June 25. In this production, young participants serve as both performers and creators, having written the scripts and songs themselves under professional guidance.

Waste collection earlier than normal, recycling centers closing early

Waste collection services will begin earlier than normal and recycling points will close ahead of schedule. Residents are encouraged to check the updated timetable for these adjusted service hours.

Thijs Römer’s first interview since conviction on radio show MISCHA!

Thijs Römer is set to give his first interview since his conviction on the NPO Radio 1 program MISCHA! during the night of Wednesday to Thursday. The live broadcast was confirmed by broadcaster AVROTROS to the ANP news agency.

Haarlem hits 'rare' heat level 9, city opens day shelters for homeless people

Haarlem and Amsterdam have reached a rare heat intensity level of 9, an occurrence that typically happens only a few times per year. In response to the extreme weather, the municipality of Haarlem has opened a day shelter to provide homeless individuals with a place to escape the heat.