The local political party Haarlemmermeerse Actieve Politiek (HAP) suffered a significant loss in the recent elections, dropping from six seats to just two. This result marks the party's lowest seat count since 1994, which leader Manon de Vries-Woolthuis described as a painful but motivating wake-up call.
The newspaper supplement AlleTijd features a 15-kilometer walking route through the dikes and polders of Wogmeer and Obdam. Hikers can explore the scenic rural landscape by following the route on their mobile devices.
The Dutch magazine Flow has released its 150th edition, marking a milestone for the publication known for its focus on mindfulness. Editor-in-chief Irene Smit discusses the magazine's mission to help readers find small moments of happiness in an increasingly turbulent world.
A massive 21-by-26-meter bridge deck for the Schinkelbrug is being transported by boat through Amsterdam's waterways to the Zuidas. The final leg of the journey will take place on Tuesday evening to avoid King's Day crowds, coinciding with major road and rail disruptions planned for the A10 South and Station Zuid.
Researcher Jetske Stoop visited Pancratius primary school to demonstrate how favorite music can function as medicine. The session served as a preview for the science festival Expeditie NEXT, which is scheduled to take place in Enkhuizen on May 1.
Koninklijke HFC suffered a 0-1 home defeat against title contenders De Treffers in the Tweede Divisie. Despite the loss, the Haarlem-based club remains virtually safe from relegation due to other results in the league.