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Why does my name Haroon sound so strange?

Why does my name Haroon sound so strange?

Haroon Ali recounts an experience at a yoga studio where a receptionist struggled to understand and find his name in the system despite clear articulation. The anecdote illustrates the frequent friction he faces regarding the recognition and pronunciation of his name in a Dutch context.

Researchers surprised: children's motor skills haven't declined despite increased screen time

Researchers surprised: children's motor skills haven't declined despite increased screen time

A study by the Dutch Education Inspectorate shows that despite a significant increase in screen time over the last seven years, physical movement skills among eighth-grade students have remained stable. Researchers expressed surprise at these findings, as they had expected the rise in mobile device usage to negatively impact children's motor development.

Help, my teen is going on a drinking holiday in Albufeira: do you pack condoms and SPF 50 in the suitcase?

Help, my teen is going on a drinking holiday in Albufeira: do you pack condoms and SPF 50 in the suitcase?

Following the completion of school exams, many Dutch teenagers are heading to popular party destinations like Albufeira and Mallorca. Pedagogue Marina van der Wal provides tips for concerned parents on topics including safety, alcohol consumption, and staying in touch.

SBMG comeback sparks joy in Kraaiennest: "The neighborhood has been waiting for this"

SBMG comeback sparks joy in Kraaiennest: "The neighborhood has been waiting for this"

The Amsterdam-based hip-hop duo SBMG, consisting of rappers Chivv and Henkie T, has announced a reunion concert at the Ziggo Dome on December 5th. Fans in their home neighborhood of Kraaiennest expressed significant excitement for the performance, which marks the group's first collaboration since splitting in 2019.

North Holland traffic: delays on the A7, N242 and N244 during Thursday morning rush hour, May 28

North Holland traffic: delays on the A7, N242 and N244 during Thursday morning rush hour, May 28

On Thursday, May 28, the morning rush hour in North Holland experienced several traffic bottlenecks on the A7, A9, N242, and N244. Heavy traffic volume led to stationary vehicles and several minutes of delay for drivers in the region.