haarlemsdagbladJul 7, 2026, 03:00

FvD councilor Moriah Hartman becomes kindergarten teacher at 'Forum School' in Almere: 'With us, evolution and climate change are just theories again'

Moriah Hartman, a current FVD council member in Haarlem, will begin working as a teacher at the new Renaissance school in Almere this August. The school aims to present topics like evolution and climate change as theories rather than established facts.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Brutal violence and closed schools: violence that shook the IJmond region back in court

A wave of violence between youth groups in Haarlem and the IJmond region caused significant unrest in September 2025, leading to school closures and emergency police measures. Three suspects are currently facing trial for their alleged roles in the brutal assaults that fueled the regional conflict.

Victims of the benefits scandal assisted by ‘listening writers’: ‘I want them to see the human behind the ID number’

The foundation Gelijkwaardig Herstel is assisting victims of the Dutch childcare benefits scandal by helping them apply for additional compensation. Volunteers known as listening writers collaborate with affected parents to document their personal experiences and facts into a written narrative, allowing them to present their stories more effectively during the recovery process.

Rob Jetten and Nico Keenan are expecting a baby: ‘We are eternally grateful to our egg donor and surrogate’

Dutch politician Rob Jetten and his partner Nico Keenan are expecting a baby in the spring of 2027 through a non-commercial surrogacy arrangement. The couple expressed their deep gratitude to the egg donor and surrogate, while asking for privacy for everyone involved.

Louvre remains closed as protesting students block museum entrances

The Louvre museum has closed its doors after students from the École du Louvre blocked the entrances to protest against police violence. The closure is part of a larger nationwide student movement, and it is currently unknown when the museum will resume normal operations.

Princess Amalia promoted to sergeant 9 months after appointment as corporal

Princess Amalia has been promoted to the rank of sergeant by the Royal Netherlands Navy after serving nine months as a corporal. The promotion took place on the Norwegian vessel Statsraad Lehmkuhl in Den Helder as part of her ongoing military internship.