haarlemsdagbladMar 21, 2026, 13:11

Many Beinsdorp residents voted for Forum, yet most villagers are surprised: ‘Must be newcomers. A born and raised local would never vote for them’

The far-right Forum for Democracy party emerged as the largest political force in the villages of Beinsdorp and Abbenes during recent municipal elections in Haarlemmermeer. While the party saw significant growth across the municipality, local residents expressed surprise at the results, with some attributing the shift to newer residents.

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Hate getting up early? These are the King's Day hotspots in Haarlem for the rest of the day

Haarlem offers numerous activities throughout King's Day for those who prefer to start their celebrations later in the day. The city features dozens of hotspots and events spread across various locations to celebrate the King's birthday.

Iran: US responsible for failed negotiations

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed the United States for the failure of peace negotiations in Pakistan. Araghchi made these statements upon arriving in Russia for a scheduled meeting with President Vladimir Putin.

Police investigate nighttime sexual offense in Haarlem city center

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'There was cursing and lashing out and he was suspended for fifteen matches. A pity he fell off our radar,' says Mart Smeets

Mart Smeets reflects on a basketball game from over fifty years ago between the Haarlem Cardinals and Levi’s/Flamingo’s that escalated into a physical altercation. The incident at the Kennemer Sporthal resulted in a player receiving a fifteen-game suspension.

Kim Lammers on the success of school football: 'Suddenly children are faced with something like performing under pressure'

Former athlete Kim Lammers discusses the significance of the Koningsspelen and school football in the Netherlands. While these events aim to encourage children to stay active, they also introduce them to the concept of performing under pressure for the first time.