haarlemsdagbladMar 16, 2026, 15:34

Heemstede school cancels iftar following outcry over separate entrances for men and women. ‘We want to preserve peace in the neighborhood’

The HBM secondary school in Heemstede cancelled a planned iftar meal following public controversy over a letter sent to parents that included instructions for gender-segregated entrances and dress codes. The school leadership made the decision to scrap the event, which was not authorized in its distributed form, in order to maintain peace within the local community.

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Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets dies at 67

Darrell Sheets, a star of the reality television show Storage Wars, died on Wednesday at the age of 67. His passing was confirmed by local police in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Serious concerns for missing 47-year-old man

Police are urgently searching for 47-year-old Hursit, who was last seen on Wednesday morning at Lou Jansenplein in Amsterdam's Slotermeer neighborhood. Authorities and his family have expressed serious concerns for his well-being and are asking anyone with information to contact emergency services immediately.

Jade Kops has now completely lost her speech: 'Palliative sedation has been mentioned'

Dutch influencer Jade Kops announced on social media that she has completely lost her ability to speak due to worsening health issues. The update follows previous struggles with communication, with the mention that palliative sedation has been discussed as a potential next step.

Police hindered by disaster tourists at Bos en Lommerweg accident

Amsterdam police reported being obstructed by onlookers and "disaster tourists" while investigating a car accident on Bos en Lommerweg on Tuesday. Bystanders hampered the investigation by filming the scene and harassing officers, leading to fifteen drivers receiving fines for using their mobile phones while driving past the incident.

Houseboat residents on King's Day: ‘If we don’t keep an eye out, they pee through the letterbox and in our plants’

Houseboat residents in Amsterdam must remain vigilant during King's Day to prevent revelers from using their homes as public toilets. Residents describe incidents of people urinating on doors, through letterboxes, and into planters due to the massive crowds on the canals. The article details the annual struggle to protect private property during the city's large-scale festivities.