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Neurologist Maaike van der Plas reflects on the early stages of her career and whether the initial excitement of her dream job will persist. She notes that colleagues frequently ask if the position still meets her expectations as she moves past the initial honeymoon phase.

Bar Selona brings Barcelona to Haarlem: casual Catalan food served by two families

Bar Selona brings Barcelona to Haarlem: casual Catalan food served by two families

Owners Ibrahim Borham and Jurran van Slooten have opened Bar Selona in Haarlem, aiming to bring the atmosphere of Barcelona to the city. The establishment offers low-threshold Catalan food served in a relaxed, table-free setting managed by two families.

Schools cancel Friday classes due to heat

Schools cancel Friday classes due to heat

Multiple schools across the Netherlands, including all 51 institutions under the De Haagse Scholen foundation, will cancel classes this Friday due to extreme heat. While the schools will be closed for lessons, emergency childcare will be provided for students who have nowhere else to go.

Amber (28) from Heemskerk battles the heat with Circus Barani in Uitgeest: 'It only gets hot for me at the top'

Amber (28) from Heemskerk battles the heat with Circus Barani in Uitgeest: 'It only gets hot for me at the top'

Circus Barani is proceeding with scheduled performances in Uitgeest this weekend despite high temperatures. Performer Amber Blokker continues her high-altitude act, where she notes that the heat is most intense near the top of the circus tent.

Indoor swimming pools in the Haarlem region closed Friday, outdoor pools open. All sports halls remain closed

Indoor swimming pools in the Haarlem region closed Friday, outdoor pools open. All sports halls remain closed

Due to a code red heat warning in the Netherlands, all indoor swimming pools and sports halls in the Haarlem region will remain closed this Friday. Outdoor swimming pools will stay open to provide residents with cooling options during the extreme heat.