During a recent annual Beach Clean Up tour, volunteers collected over 79,000 cigarette filters and four tons of waste along the Dutch coast. While large waste items are decreasing, experts warn of a growing, harmful accumulation of microplastics, leading organizers to advocate for smoke-free beach zones.
The Swedish company Orkla Snacks Sverige intends to acquire the Dutch candy manufacturer The European Candy Group. This acquisition aims to increase production capacity to meet the rising demand for candy.
The funeral for Amsterdam-based actor Peter Faber, who passed away on August 6th at the age of 82, is being held today. A public farewell at the Zonnehuis in Amsterdam-Noord will be followed by a funeral procession through the city, passing streets significant to the late actor's life.
Doctor Rutger makes a house call to the Van Tijl couple to address their numerous accumulated medical complaints. The visit proves challenging due to various household obstacles and the couple's active pet.
The school holiday schedule for the 2026-2027 academic year in Haarlem has been released. Families and students can now plan their upcoming breaks by checking the official dates for the region.
The inaugural edition of the Haarlem Live city festival concluded after attracting an estimated 35,000 visitors. The event took place from August 12 to 16 in the historic city center of Haarlem.