Renowned children's book artist and author Annemarie van Haeringen has been featured as an icon of North Holland, highlighting her prolific and award-winning career. Born in Haarlem, she is known for her traditional pen-and-paper drawing techniques and her work on beloved characters such as Kleine Ezel and De Grote Boze Heks.
Small cultural institutions in Haarlem with fewer than three full-time employees can apply for a subsidy of up to €30,000 starting April 30, 2026. The city has allocated €500,000 for investments in equipment and facilities to improve accessibility and ensure these venues are future-proof.
The new season of the reality series 'Het Jachtseizoen: Most Wanted' features celebrities attempting to evade capture across the Netherlands. This season's participants include residents from Amsterdam who must hide and run to avoid being caught by the hunters.
A 17-year-old from Amsterdam has been arrested for defrauding at least six elderly people using a sophisticated bank impersonation scam across several Dutch cities. The suspect allegedly stole bank cards and jewelry from victims aged 71 to 97 after posing as a bank employee or police officer.
Firefighters are focusing on underground "hotspots" at a wildfire on the military training ground in 't Harde to prevent wind-driven reignition. Personnel are currently deployed to monitor and cool these warm areas to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.
ProRail will conduct track maintenance near Beverwijk and Heemskerk from May 7 to May 12, suspending train services between Uitgeest and Beverwijk. NS will provide replacement buses to accommodate travelers during this period.