haarlemsdagbladMar 23, 2026, 15:56

Minister assures: IND is ready to implement migration pact

Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink assured Parliament that the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) is prepared to implement the European migration pact starting June 12. This statement addresses concerns raised by a leaked report that warned of significant operational difficulties for the agency. The minister clarified the IND's readiness despite previous internal reports suggesting potential implementation problems.

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Bloemendaal men hope for a miracle at season's end, women have work to do

The Bloemendaal men's field hockey team faces nearly impossible odds for the play-offs following a 2-2 draw against Amsterdam. Meanwhile, the Bloemendaal women's team is under pressure to avoid play-outs after suffering a 2-1 loss to HGC.

HBS women fight back twice against title contender Nijmegen

The HBS women's field hockey team showed great resilience by fighting back twice in their match against title contenders Nijmegen. Despite Nijmegen's technical superiority and aim for promotion to the Hoofdklasse, HBS remained competitive following their own promotion last season.

Hillegom can keep hoping for another year in the first division. ‘The job is not yet finished’

Hillegom kept their hopes of remaining in the first division alive with a 4-1 victory over Sporting Martinus. Coach Hans Schakel noted that while this was the team's seventh win of the season, the struggle to avoid relegation continues.

DSS thrashes Zaandijk. Haarlem side scores nine. ‘It’s not the prettiest football, but we score a lot of goals’

DSS secured a dominant 9-1 victory over Zaandijk, strengthening their position in the fourth class B title race. The Haarlem-based team's high-scoring performance allowed the players to celebrate their success ahead of King's Night.

Beatrix as a hippie calling for peace: this is the King's Day artwork by De Blaffende Vis

Amsterdam café De Blaffende Vis has unveiled its annual King's Day facade decoration, this year featuring Princess Beatrix dressed as a hippie. The artwork includes the message 'make love not war' to call for peace and encourage public discourse regarding current global conflicts.