haarlemsdagbladJun 23, 2026, 15:50

Hospitality owners hope for busy Taste Market after horse race cancellation: ‘That would soften the blow’

Hospitality entrepreneurs in Beverwijk are hosting the Smaakmarkt food truck festival on Breestraat following the cancellation of the traditional horse racing event. Despite high temperatures, the weekly market will continue and transition into the festival to maintain local activity. Business owners hope the event's success will help mitigate the disappointment and economic loss caused by the horse race's cancellation.

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'Can't keep up with demand'. Ice cream parlors in IJmond work overtime due to tropical heat

Ice cream parlors in the IJmond region are experiencing high demand and working overtime as a result of approaching tropical temperatures. Business owners are preparing for the heatwave by ensuring they have enough stock and focusing on popular flavors favored by customers during the extreme heat.

Who protects children from the sun at school and daycare? 'Should teachers also have to apply sunscreen to 36 kids?'

During a historic heatwave in the Netherlands, a debate has emerged regarding whether teachers or parents should be responsible for reapplying sunscreen to children at schools and childcare facilities. While children are typically protected in the morning, the logistical challenge of reapplying sunscreen to large groups of students during the day remains a concern for educators.

Elsbroek doesn't want to lose its 'smiling delivery driver': Petition for Daniel signed over 1,500 times

Residents of the Elsbroek neighborhood in Hillegom have gathered over 1,500 signatures on a petition to keep their popular delivery driver, Daniel Tekeste, from being transferred. Tekeste has served the community for nine years and is scheduled to be moved to Sassenheim against his and the residents' wishes.

Cornelis Vrolijk Seafood IJmuiden goes completely gas-free as part of fishing group's sustainability push

Cornelis Vrolijk Seafood in IJmuiden has successfully transitioned to being gas-free as part of a broader sustainability initiative for the fishing company's facilities. This renovation follows similar upgrades at the adjacent head office and focuses on greening the production of fish for the retail sector.

Waiting times for disability benefits continue to rise

The waiting list for disability benefit assessments in the Netherlands has increased, with over 11,000 people waiting longer than six months by the end of 2025. This is a significant rise compared to the 7,900 people on the waiting list at the end of the previous year.