haarlemsdagbladApr 3, 2026, 14:02

'I looked death in the eye': Three and a half years in prison demanded for Haarlem man who stabbed acquaintance on Grote Markt

A 24-year-old man from Haarlem faces a 40-month prison sentence for stabbing an acquaintance during a night out on the Grote Markt in April 2023. The suspect admitted to the stabbing after a physical altercation, leading to charges of attempted manslaughter. During the court hearing, the victim described the life-threatening nature of the injuries sustained to his thigh and armpit.

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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.

Many women postpone motherhood due to temporary contracts: ‘Financial security first’

A new study reveals that many young adults, particularly women aged 18 to 35, are delaying motherhood due to job insecurity. The prevalence of temporary contracts has led many to prioritize financial stability before deciding to start a family.

Multiple killed and wounded in Russian attack on Dnipro

A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro resulted in at least two deaths and eight injuries. One person remains missing following the strike.

Domestic violence reports to Veilig Thuis rise again

Veilig Thuis and the Central Bureau for Statistics (CBS) reported a rise in domestic violence and child abuse cases in the Netherlands, with 136,000 reports filed last year. This marks an increase from the 129,000 reports received the previous year.

Pension funds have smaller buffers due to war in Middle East

The funding ratios of major Dutch pension funds ABP and PME have declined due to financial market instability linked to the conflict in the Middle East. This decrease could result in less capital being available for distribution during the country's transition to a new pension system.