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Haarlem burglar felt regret and returned stolen phone: 'I was looking for food and a place to sleep'

A 25-year-old man from Haarlem returned a stolen mobile phone and bank cards to a local supermarket after feeling regretful about a burglary he committed on February 5. He claimed he broke into the Sc...

Getting a quick mobility scooter check-up at the weekly market: 'The rack for my walker rattles a bit'

Mechanic Wallace offers on-site maintenance and minor repairs for mobility scooters at a weekly market. His services include fixing headlights, replacing mirrors, and ensuring that attachments like wa...

100 species recorded in an hour on Biodiversity Day

Former city ecologist Dik Vonk aims to identify one hundred different species within a single hour this Friday to celebrate Biodiversity Day. The event is designed to highlight local nature and raise ...

Four friends spent 12 years testing 100 burgers across Amsterdam’s five-star hotels, local pubs, and shady restaurants: ‘The fewer the frills, the better’

Sunny weeks in Amsterdam: where are you allowed to barbecue?

Viktor Verhulst quits drinking: 'It has been too much'

Viktor Verhulst, son of Belgian presenter Gert Verhulst, has stopped drinking alcohol after deciding it had become too much. Speaking on the podcast 'Vik & Gert', he shared that he has not felt this f...

Artwork with two Cantas highlights busyness in Amsterdam

Artist Su Tomesen has installed an artwork titled "Maatwerk" featuring two Canta micro-cars at De Heg, Amsterdam's smallest museum located at the Marineterrein. The installation uses the tightly packe...

No trains between Amsterdam and Utrecht after person struck by train

Princess Alexia refuses to comment on rumored relationship with Antoon

Princess Alexia has declined to comment on rumors regarding a possible relationship with singer Antoon after the two were photographed together last year. She stated that she prefers to keep her priva...

Schouten: Extended opening hours for hospitality during World Cup

Mayor Carola Schouten announced that hospitality businesses in Rotterdam will have extended opening hours and permission for late-night match screenings during the soccer World Cup. Establishments are...

Anne-Bo and Sûr Atelier in the race for an Appeltje van Oranje. Haarlem initiatives in the top five so far.

Two Haarlem-based initiatives, Stichting Anne-Bo and Sûr Atelier, have been nominated as top-fifty contenders for the Appeltje van Oranje award. Both organizations are currently positioned among the ...

'We're going to give the children a fun summer again': Natalie and Anne-Marie save KidsVakantiecocktail

Natalie Van der Kolk and Anne-Marie Sjardin have secured the necessary funding to print and distribute flyers for the KidsVakantieCocktail program. These flyers will be shared in schools to ensure chi...

Anne-Fay's militant motherhood

Dutch artist Anne-Fay has released a new album titled '+1' which explores the theme of parenthood through a militant lens. The work is part of a growing trend of albums in the Netherlands that focus o...

Oliebollen and Christmas tree sellers relieved: ‘I feared we would lose what we had built up’

Subsidy for reuse plans

The city of Haarlem is offering subsidies for initiatives that focus on repairing, sharing, or reusing materials to reduce CO2 emissions. Residents and non-profits can receive up to €5,000 in fundin...

Video | Máxima interrupts question to Alexia about Antoon: 'That's private'

How to recognize gallstones? ‘Severe pain in the upper right abdomen is a sign of blockage’

Gastroenterologist Zlatan Mujagić explains how gallstones can lead to health problems and identifies severe pain in the upper right abdomen as a key symptom of a blockage. The article highlights that...

Anneke Suerink (84) honored after 27 years at Haarlem Regional Animal Ambulance: ’I hope to keep going for a long time’

Anneke Suerink, 84, was recently honored for her 27 years of service as a volunteer at the Regional Animal Ambulance in Haarlem. Suerink continues to work at the dispatch center on Willem Pijperstraat...

Video | King poses with Máxima and princesses at Clingendael estate

KNMI launches new indicator to assess heat impact

The KNMI is launching a new heat index on June 2nd to help people assess the impact of heat on their health and activities. Known as the 'hittekracht-index', the tool will be available through the ins...

Bulgarian municipality gifts plot of land to Eurovision winner DARA

Eurovision winner DARA has been named an honorary citizen of the Bulgarian municipality of Avren, which plans to gift her a plot of land. This honor follows similar recognitions in Sofia and Varna as ...

Life in EU to become much more expensive this year: inflation rises to 3.1 percent

The European Commission's spring forecast predicts that inflation in the European Union will rise to 3.1% this year. This trend is largely driven by increased energy prices resulting from conflict in ...

Clubs in court in June over new KNVB weekend competition

Amateur football clubs are taking the KNVB to court on June 23rd to block the implementation of a new weekend competition format scheduled for after the summer. The proposed structure would merge exis...

Record number of climbers reach Mount Everest summit from Nepal

A record 274 mountain climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest from the Nepalese side on a single day. This achievement, reported by EOA-Nepal, surpasses the previous record of 223 climbers set in...

Why grid operators want to adjust electricity prices several times a day and who will feel the impact

Dutch grid operators are proposing to adjust electricity prices multiple times a day based on grid demand to manage congestion. Under this plan, power would become more expensive during peak hours and...

Drinks and boat-watching: 9 waterfront terraces in Haarlem

The article highlights nine waterfront terraces in Haarlem where visitors can enjoy drinks and watch boats. These locations are recommended as ideal spots for social gatherings during sunny weather.

Review: As long as bros put each other before sisters, violence (against women) persists

Groningen cult writer Nanne Tepper (1962-2012) was driven by addictions and obsessions, biographer reveals: ‘I recognize that monomania’

How do I make my facade garden green? Farmer Tom: 'Look closely at when the sun shines'

Farmer Tom provides gardening advice for creating a successful facade garden in a small, shallow space. He recommends that gardeners carefully monitor sunlight patterns, specifically addressing a read...

Whether or not to swim in the Haarlem region: this is the advice

Residents in the Haarlem region are seeking advice on outdoor swimming as temperatures rise. The report addresses concerns about local water quality and potential health risks like skin irritation for...