haarlemsdagbladApr 24, 2026, 11:53

Seven Beverwijk residents receive Royal honors for decades of volunteer work in sports, church, and care

Seven residents of Beverwijk were honored with Royal decorations on Friday for their decades of voluntary service in sports, healthcare, and local community organizations. Mayor Martijn Smit presented the awards, appointing the recipients as Members of the Order of Orange-Nassau during a ceremony at the Kennemer Theater.

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7 places to go ice skating in Amsterdam this winter

With natural ice skating not currently possible due to mild weather, Amsterdam residents can turn to several local artificial ice rinks for their winter sports fix. These venues offer varying pricing and facilities to provide a reliable skating experience throughout the season.

Rolling up the sleeves: Boerderij van Dorst is back on air and this Haarlem local is taking part

Raven van Dorst is back with a new season of the television show Boerderij van Dorst, where guests help renovate a farm in Apeldoorn. Among the celebrity participants joining for the manual labor and interviews is Haarlem resident Kees van der Spek. The series premieres on October 28 on NPO 3.

Water main break on Damrak affects 40 connections: restaurants, museum, and canal boats without drinking water

A water pipe burst near Damrak in Amsterdam has cut off drinking water to roughly 40 businesses, including a museum and several canal cruise boats. Waternet has secured the area and expects to complete repairs by Monday to restore normal service.

Amsterdam Dance Event matches record with 600,000 visitors

The Amsterdam Dance Event recently attracted 600,000 attendees, matching its record-breaking attendance numbers. Between October 21 and 25, the festival hosted 4,000 artists, featuring successful collaborative performances like Swan Lake Remixed.

Amsterdam Dance Event matches record this year with 600,000 visitors

The Amsterdam Dance Event celebrated its thirtieth anniversary this year by attracting a record-equalling 600,000 visitors. The five-day festival featured 4,000 artists performing at venues across Amsterdam and the surrounding region.