Aisha Dutrieux shares an anecdote about a provocative encounter with a new skin therapist who asked whether she would prefer to have skin spots or cancer. The article reflects on the different social temperaments of service professionals, ranging from those who talk excessively to those who remain silent.
Last year, 39 more people moved to Haarlem from abroad than left the city, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The largest group of new arrivals consisted of 235 individuals from Ukraine.
The third edition of Pride Haarlem featured a large Pride March and community festivities centered around the theme of unity. A unique highlight of the event was the introduction of specially designed pink banknotes, produced by the local printing company Koninklijke Joh. Enschedé, which are accepted as currency at participating businesses.
A 32-year-old man who attempted to kill his roommate with a knife during a psychosis will not face imprisonment. The court ruled the man was not fully accountable due to schizophrenia and ordered him to undergo mandatory treatment in Brazil instead of serving a prison sentence.
A fire at a storage shed in Amsterdam's Sportpark Middenmeer has destroyed all equipment belonging to the volunteer nature organization 'Natuur, je beste buur'. Coordinator Els de Vos reported that essential tools and supplies worth up to 20,000 euros were lost, leaving the group uncertain about their future operations.
Dutch singers Frans Bauer, Gerard Joling, and Wolter Kroes are opening up their private lives to camera crews for new reality series. The show aims to connect with viewers by highlighting the ordinary, everyday moments of these popular performers.