Tenants of an apartment complex on Jansweg in Haarlem are expressing dissatisfaction with housing association Pré Wonen over persistent heating and hot water issues. The malfunctioning block heating system has caused problems since the winter of 2024-2025, forcing residents to check kitchen taps for hot water before attempting to shower.
Rianne van Baarsen-Welboren, a frequent visitor to the beach in Wijk aan Zee, has compiled a list of ten unwritten etiquette rules for beachgoers. Her guidelines address common behaviors such as claiming spots with towels, reflecting the increasing crowds observed at the coast.
Owner Willem Megens has created a unique indoor camping experience in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, featuring custom-built caravans and cabins that allow guests to enjoy a camping atmosphere regardless of the weather. The facility functions as a tourist accommodation in the summer and transitions into a venue for events and parties during the winter months.
Living statues transformed Haarlem's city center into an open-air museum this Saturday to kick off the Fier Haarlem event. The performances depicted scenes from the Siege of Haarlem, marking a historical commemoration one week before the city's official festival.
A group of women known as the 'Zwetse women' spend their days at the Het Zwet swimming pool in Haarlem to enjoy their local holiday. They frequent the pool daily and often assist children who have lost their parents.
Dutch Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten has urged the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) to maintain pressure on Russia to pursue a ceasefire and peace negotiations. He made this appeal during the opening of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in The Hague.