haarlemsdagbladMar 26, 2026, 16:00

What does an asylum seeker center mean? Heemskerk and Uitgeest hold meetings where arrival itself is not up for debate despite fierce opposition

The municipalities of Heemskerk and Uitgeest have approved the establishment of an asylum seekers' center between the two towns. On April 20, residents and the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) will meet to discuss the facility's impact on the local community. The sessions will focus on practical implications rather than revisiting the decision to open the center.

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Despite 500 million kg potato surplus, fries remain expensive: ‘Snack bars had already purchased’

Dutch potato growers are facing a surplus of 500 million kilograms of unsold potatoes, yet the price of fries in snack bars remains high at nearly 5 euros. This price stability is due to snack bars having already purchased their stock, leaving growers struggling to find profitable uses for the excess potatoes.

Griekspoor loses to Italy's Musetti in straight sets in Madrid

Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated from the Madrid Masters tournament after losing in straight sets to the sixth-seeded Italian Lorenzo Musetti. The match ended 6-4, 7-5, preventing the Dutch player from advancing to the round of 16.

Captain Spitse considers player-coach role at Ajax

Ajax captain Sherida Spitse expressed interest in a future player-coach role after her current contract ends next year, stating she is not yet ready to retire from professional football. The 35-year-old record international shared her thoughts following a scoreless draw against Feyenoord at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.

Israeli President pushes for settlement in Netanyahu trial

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has indicated that a potential settlement in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial must be explored before any pardon is considered. Consequently, Netanyahu currently has no immediate prospect of receiving presidential clemency in the ongoing legal case.

Complainant ruled against: King's Night party at Homomonument can continue until 1 AM

A judge has ruled that the Kingsnight party at Amsterdam's Homomonument can continue until 1:00 AM, dismissing a complaint that sought an earlier end time based on noise policies. The court determined the event features a variety of musical genres rather than a continuous "dance-like" profile, which would have required an 11:00 PM cutoff. Additionally, the judge overturned a recent municipal decision that had attempted to lower the permitted volume levels for the celebration.