haarlemsdagbladApr 28, 2026, 11:00

Documentary on looted art: ‘To us they seem like ordinary items at first glance, but for many families they are priceless’

Over 80 years after World War II, approximately 4,000 artworks looted by Nazis remain unreturned to their owners or heirs in the Netherlands. The new documentary 'Verweesd Eigendom,' created by Haarlem-based interviewer Frénk van der Linden and director Piet de Blaauw, explores the emotional struggle of families trying to reclaim these items.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Many students attend Pink Breakfast in Haarlem, but: "Purple Friday is under pressure"

On Purple Friday, students wore purple to support the LGBTI+ community, with a well-attended Pink Breakfast held at the Haarlem city hall. However, recent data shows a notable decrease in the acceptance of homosexuality among young people, and school organizers report that the day is facing increased pressure and scheduling difficulties.

Women's organizations want to organize vigil in memory of Hajar: "I miss the outrage"

Women's rights organizations are planning a vigil and protest march in Amsterdam to honor 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was recently found in a suitcase. The organizers hope to address concerns regarding the limited public response to her death and advocate for increased safety for women in the city.

Solve the Haarlem Murdoku with a Halloween twist: who committed murder in the church?

To celebrate Halloween, a fictional murder mystery puzzle called a Murdoku has been set in the St. Bavo Church in Haarlem. Players must use logical clues to place various horror film characters on a grid to identify that Pennywise is the culprit behind the death of Marion Crane.

Princess Amalia promoted to sergeant 9 months after appointment as corporal

Princess Amalia has been promoted to the rank of sergeant by the Royal Netherlands Navy after serving nine months as a corporal. The promotion took place on the Norwegian vessel Statsraad Lehmkuhl in Den Helder as part of her ongoing military internship.

The Greenhouse | I prefer to jump on the facts rather than the barricade

A climate journalist explores the tension between objective reporting and the pressure to advocate for systemic change to combat the climate crisis. The author concludes that journalists should remain factual rather than activist to effectively reach a wide and diverse audience.