The author reflects on significant family transitions as their parents' house was sold this week following their deaths last year. On the same day the property was handed over, the author's youngest son moved out of the family home to live in Amsterdam.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Roderik Schaepman has launched the Week of the Conversation, an initiative aimed at encouraging social interaction to combat loneliness and declining communication skills. By setting up designated spaces at locations like the Haarlem train station, he encourages people to overcome social hesitation through simple steps like greeting and complimenting strangers.
To promote social connection, the Week of the Chat initiative is launching in Haarlem on October 14, featuring a designated yellow zone at the train station where people can meet for casual conversations. Inspired by research from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the project aims to help individuals feel happier and less lonely by encouraging social interaction and boosting confidence.
Psychologie Magazine and the Museum van de Geest will host a lecture on late ADHD diagnoses in women on November 26 in Haarlem. Psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Dora Wynchank will share her expertise on the subject during the evening event.
Meike Jentjens is the editor-in-chief of the Amsterdam Dance Event, where she oversees editorial strategy and manages coverage for the festival's 1,300 events. Having transitioned from a music journalist to a key leader in the organization, she now balances content production with moderating high-profile industry discussions.
Former GreenLeft city council member and Diemen alderman Jorrit Nuijens has died at the age of 46. Nuijens, known for his passionate political style and advocacy for the vulnerable, ended his own life following a career that included serving in Amsterdam and Diemen.
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