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Lions Club Haarlem volunteers organize health checks for Special Olympics participants: 'They might be in pain, but they don't say it'

Lions Club Haarlem volunteers and national contributors are organizing health checks for athletes participating in the 2026 Special Olympics National Games in Haarlem. The initiative, part of the Healthy Athletics Program at the CIOS, focuses on supporting participants with disabilities who might not always report physical pain or health concerns.

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Hospi Housing: Help a student find a room

The city of Haarlem is partnering with the platform Hospi Housing to encourage residents to rent out spare rooms to students and young professionals. This initiative aims to address the housing shortage while providing homeowners with tax-free extra income and social connection. Hospi Housing supports hosts by matching them with tenants and managing administrative tasks such as contracts.

Groeneveen relegated straight back from the Eredivisie

Groeneveen's debut season in the Dutch padel eredivisie ended in relegation following a 4-0 loss to XNRGY Amsterdam in the final round. Despite their goal of remaining in the top flight, the team will return to a lower division next season.

Man jailed for using deepfakes to open ABN AMRO accounts

The Amsterdam District Court sentenced a man to 30 months in prison, with six months suspended, for committing deepfake fraud. The individual used deepfake technology to forge identity documents and successfully open dozens of bank accounts at ABN AMRO last year.

European Union contributes nearly half a billion to fight Ebola

The European Union has committed 493 million euros to combat the ebola outbreak in Africa. The funding will support emergency medical aid as well as research into vaccines and treatments.

Helena revealed as face of Van der Elsken exhibition: "I stuck my tongue out, I don't like photos"

Helena de Jong has been chosen as the face of a new Ed van der Elsken exhibition at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, featuring a spontaneous photo of her taken over 40 years ago. The exhibition, which aims to showcase the photographer's style and his connection to the city's spirit, runs from June 19 to September 23.