Couple Izzy (20) and Hugo (22) take their first big trip together: ‘You really get to know someone on the road’

Seagull also crashes during Formula 1 weekend at Zandvoort circuit

A seagull nicknamed Max was rescued from the Zandvoort Formula 1 circuit after suffering a concussion during the race weekend. The bird is currently recovering from its injuries at a bird hospital in Haarlem.

Rutger & the foreigners takes a look at Raja's life in Haarlem

In the new television program 'Rutger & de buitenlanders', presenter Rutger Castricum explores the lives of immigrants living in Haarlem. The show examines how these individuals arrived in the city and investigates their prospects for the future.

Bakkerij Mama has been baking sourdough for Amsterdam restaurants for 15 years, now there is a shop on the Hoofddorpweg

Sander Hoogendoorn leaves Radio Veronica to become a personal trainer

Radio DJ Sander Hoogendoorn is leaving his daily lunch program on Radio Veronica. The 38-year-old has completed a sports education program and will begin working as a personal trainer.

Support for more accessible public spaces

Starting March 1, 2026, the city of Haarlem is offering subsidies to shop owners, restaurants, and social organizations to improve physical accessibility for people with disabilities. Owners can apply for up to €20,000 to fund modifications such as automatic doors, ramps, and accessible toilets, with the program running through 2027.