haarlemsdagbladMar 6, 2026, 05:21

Hum keeps IJmuiden resident awake: ‘The sound is described so well online, I’m increasingly thinking it’s the wind turbines’

Mascha Levasier-Neijenhuijs from IJmuiden reports being kept awake by a persistent, rhythmic humming noise that she suspects is caused by wind turbines along the North Sea Canal. She describes the sound as resembling a distant clothes dryer and notes that its intensity varies throughout the day and night.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Chatterbox Roderik connects people with each other

Roderik Schaepman has launched the Week of the Conversation, an initiative aimed at encouraging social interaction to combat loneliness and declining communication skills. By setting up designated spaces at locations like the Haarlem train station, he encourages people to overcome social hesitation through simple steps like greeting and complimenting strangers.

NH gets an exclusive look: this is what Amsterdam Marathon top runners eat for breakfast

Elite athletes participating in the Amsterdam Marathon prioritize simple, familiar meals in the days leading up to the race to avoid digestive distress. Whether opting for plain bread with honey or traditional African staples like beans and eggs, competitors focus on consistency rather than dietary experimentation.

Don't get angry! Here's what's happening during National Games Week in Haarlem

Haarlem is hosting the National Board Game Week from October 26 to November 1 to encourage social interaction through tabletop games. Residents of all skill levels are invited to participate in various activities at locations like the Teylers Museum and the youth center @ease.

Charly Luske shocked by his own drinking and quit: 'That makes you an alcoholic'

Charly Luske recently quit drinking alcohol after realizing his theater tour habits led him to consume four bottles of wine per week. The entertainer, who also manages addictive tendencies related to gambling, has now been sober for six months and maintains strict personal rules to ensure his well-being.

This supermarket sambal oelek is the best: 'It makes me sweat'

Three sambal experts conducted a blind taste test of eight different brands of sambal oelek available in supermarkets. They sought to determine which commercial version provides the best heat and flavor quality for consumers.