haarlemsdagbladApr 2, 2026, 05:00

One-third of bus stops in North Holland are not accessible for people with disabilities; stops at train stations in Velsen and Haarlem are poorly accessible

A study reveals that over one-third of the 3,012 bus stops in the province of North Holland are not accessible for people with physical or visual disabilities. Bus stops in Haarlem and Velsen are specifically identified as having poor accessibility for these groups. Currently, only one-third of the bus stops in the region meet full accessibility standards.

Politics Health Haarlem Netherlands

Read original ↗

Comedian 'rejected' in Castricum finds new venue in Uitgeest: 'Freedom of speech is a great asset'

Comedian Rogier Kahlmann has moved his upcoming performance to Dorpshuis de Zwaan in Uitgeest after being barred from Theater Koningsduyn in Castricum for his "polarizing statements." The show is scheduled for May 15 following the venue's decision to deny him a stage based on his rhetoric.

US: 31 ships stopped in blockade of Iranian ports

The United States military command, CENTCOM, reported that 31 ships were stopped during a blockade of Iranian ports. These vessels were ordered to either turn back or return to their points of origin.

More than 2,700 vacation homes for sale, the highest number in fifteen years

The number of holiday homes for sale in the Netherlands reached a 15-year high last year, with more than 2,700 properties listed on the market. According to the Dutch Association of Real Estate Agents (NVM), this represents a significant increase in the supply of recreational housing.

Employees on sick leave need more time to recover

Sickness absence in the Netherlands decreased to 5 percent in March, down from 5.4 percent in February. However, the overall quarterly absence rate remains steady because employees who fall ill are taking longer to recover.

Grief for Ali (23) killed by bomb after returning to Lebanon: "Should never have happened"

Friends of 23-year-old Ali Dia have established a memorial in Amsterdam after he was killed by an Israeli bombing in Lebanon following his return from the Netherlands. Dia, who lived in Amsterdam for several years, was required to leave the country in early 2024 after his asylum residency permit expired. His death has sparked grief and criticism among his community regarding the safety of return decisions to the region.