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'I just have to see it.' Ria van Roon from Heemskerk writes eight-part magical book series Runenritsen
Heemskerk-based author Ria van Roon has written an eight-part magical book series titled Runenritsen. Drawing inspiration from the Heemskerkerduin forest, she utilizes a visual writing style to create...
Expert: Bril had too much alcohol in blood during collision
Expert calculations for a court case in Antwerp revealed that Dutch star chef Nick Bril had a blood alcohol level between 1.52 and 1.91 promille when he struck assistant chef Joe Claridge with his car...
Bicycle underpass at Cruquius Bridges opened. Muesli bar as a thank you for patience
A new bicycle underpass at the Cruquius bridges has opened to improve safety for local commuters. To mark the occasion and thank cyclists for their patience during construction, officials handed out m...
Gas pipeline on fire in Badhoevedorp, flames meters high
A gas pipe caught fire on Monday afternoon on the Nieuwemeerdijk in Badhoevedorp, resulting in flames several meters high. Emergency services were alerted to the scene to manage the situation.
Dinosaur painting workshop for children at the Pieter Vermeulen Museum in Driehuis
On Sunday, March 8, the Pieter Vermeulen Museum in Driehuis will host a dinosaur painting workshop for children aged four and up. The event is organized as part of the museum's extended exhibition foc...
Travel advisory for Saudi Arabia tightened to orange
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advisory for Saudi Arabia to orange, advising against non-essential travel. This change comes after Iran launched multiple missile and dron...
Minister: Netherlands has ‘understanding’ for attacks on Iran
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen expressed understanding for Israeli and American strikes on Iran, describing the regime as a global threat. While supporting the actions, Berendsen also voiced con...
Embassies warn Dutch citizens in Gulf states to stay indoors
Dutch embassies in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have advised Dutch citizens to stay indoors and follow local authority instructions due to ongoing missile and drone attacks from Iran. The warnin...
The Jacksons to the Netherlands in May
Man acquitted of fraud after staying in luxury hotels without paying thousands of euros
Pub quiz for book lovers at Blokker in Heemstede and Cpunt in Hoofddorp
During Book Week, book lovers can participate in themed pub quizzes at two regional locations. The events will take place on March 11 at Bookstore Blokker in Heemstede and the following day at the lib...
Achmea customers agree to compensation over usury policies
At least 90 percent of customers with usury policies at the insurer Achmea have agreed to a compensation settlement. This agreement allows the company to proceed with payouts, which are expected to ta...
Debut album by Culi from Uitgeest released: Every single has a music video.
Pop artist Culi, also known as Philip Kniese from Uitgeest, has released his debut album titled 'WHERE_SHADOWS_DON’T_EXIST_'. The project took two years to complete and includes music videos for eve...
1,000 stranded Dutch nationals still stuck in Middle East: ‘People must wait patiently’
Approximately 1,000 Dutch travelers are currently stranded in the Middle East with no immediate means of returning home. Travel industry organization ANVR stated that alternative routes are unavailabl...
Support for improved accessibility of public locations
Haarlem is introducing a new subsidy starting March 2026 to help local businesses and organizations improve physical accessibility for people with disabilities and mobility needs. Funding of up to €...
Spaarneveer temporarily out of service
The Spaarne ferry service between Schalkwijk and Haarlem South-West is temporarily suspended due to a broken engine. Operations are expected to resume on Saturday, March 7.
Daycare substitute suspected of indecently touching children
A 66-year-old substitute teacher at a daycare in Amsterdam is suspected of indecently touching two children. The Public Prosecution Service is also prosecuting the suspect for creating child pornograp...
Rapper Yukkie B dies at 56
Dutch rapper Yukkie B has passed away at the age of 56 following a battle with kidney cancer. His death on Sunday was announced by his former partner on Monday.
Minima Velsen collects croissants, Easter eggs and sandwich fillings to provide families with a nice Easter lunch
Minima Velsen is collecting donations to provide a special Easter brunch for approximately thirty families in need. Organizers Merel Hobbelen and Laura Tettelaar, who provide support throughout the ye...
'The creative process is just as important as the result': everyone can participate in this exhibition at Nieuwe Vide
Artists Jeannette Slütter and Harriet Rose Morley are presenting the exhibition Supporting Acts at the Nieuwe Vide art space, which focuses on the creative process and collaboration. The project invi...
Less gas consumption at stations, ProRail turns off heating more often
ProRail reports a 60% reduction in gas consumption at Dutch train stations over the past five years. This decrease was achieved by switching from continuous heating to only heating halls, waiting room...
Which party are you voting for in the Haarlem municipal elections?
This article invites readers to participate in a poll regarding the upcoming municipal elections in Haarlem. It lists various political parties, including both established groups and newcomers, to gau...
Most crimes in the Netherlands in Amsterdam: 63 per 1,000 residents
Amsterdam recorded the highest crime rate in the Netherlands with 63 traditional crimes per 1,000 residents, although this figure has decreased significantly from previous years. A report by the CBS h...
Council critical of community service ban for violence against emergency responders
The Dutch Council of State has criticized a government proposal to ban community service sentences for individuals who commit violence against emergency responders. The council advised the cabinet to ...
Rijksmuseum discovers new Rembrandt after two years of research
The Rijksmuseum has officially identified the 1633 painting 'The Vision of Zacharias in the Temple' as an authentic work by Rembrandt. The confirmation comes after two years of intensive scientific re...
David Looman (BVNL) wants to reverse Haarlem’s zero-emission zone: ‘In construction, you’re just castrated without a van’
David Looman of the BVNL party is running for a seat in the Haarlem city council with the primary goal of abolishing the city's zero-emission zone. Looman, a construction business owner, argues that t...
We thought we really knew Connor Storrie, but it turned out to be a parasocial relationship
Journalist Senna Brammer discusses the phenomenon of parasocial relationships using the example of actor Connor Storrie. The article explores how audiences can feel a misleading sense of personal conn...
A vegan day in Amsterdam! Breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner: here's where to go!
In honor of the National Week Without Meat and Dairy, which has run annually since 2018, this article offers a guide to vegan dining in Amsterdam. The initiative aims to encourage individuals to reduc...
Roadwork in Haarlem: what to expect this week (March 2 - March 8)
Haarlem will experience several road closures and traffic disruptions due to scheduled roadworks from March 2 to March 8. Key locations affected include the Van Marumstraat and the Langebrug, potentia...
Mortgage rates have been falling slowly for weeks, especially for 10-year terms
Mortgage interest rates have been gradually decreasing since the start of the year, particularly for ten-year fixed-rate terms. This downward trend provides homebuyers with more financial flexibility ...