Neurologist Maaike van der Plas recounts starting her first professional role in October 2025, where she prioritized workplace integration by forgoing initial vacation time. Despite her severe fear of spiders, her medical work involves keeping a cabinet full of them.
Haarlem is hosting a variety of events and activities for the weekend of April 24 to 26. The city is preparing for King's Night celebrations, offering residents and visitors several options ranging from quiet outings to lively parties.
Illustrator Eric Coolen marks his 60th birthday with a new book, "Geen dag zonder lijn," which looks back on his prolific career. The publication details his creative process and his habit of working through the night to produce his art.
During maintenance work on the Wijkertunnel, the Velsertunnel remains open exclusively for buses and emergency vehicles. Motorists are required to take detours and are restricted from using the ferry between Velsen-Zuid and Velsen-Noord.
Jan, the manager of a Goudwisselkantoor in Beverwijk, was killed during an armed robbery on Wednesday. He had recently started his new position and was described by a close friend as being very enthusiastic about his career change.
The basketball club Lake City Players in Uitgeest is disbanding after fifty years of existence. Despite the U12 team winning a final championship title, the club's closure felt inevitable to its members after years of decline.