This article discusses the prevalence of bicycle theft in Haarlem, noting the common experience of owners finding their bikes missing and locks cut. It examines the statistics regarding how many bicycles were reported stolen in the city over the past year.
The City of Haarlem, in collaboration with art platform 37PK and Elan Wonen, is commissioning five new murals in the Delftwijk and Haarlem Oost neighborhoods this summer. Funded by a €100,000 budget, the project features site-specific themes and involves local residents through creative workshops. The completed artworks are expected to be unveiled between August and October.
The Bollywood Film Festival 2026 will screen various classic films in Kinepolis and Vue cinemas across the Netherlands from July 3 to 5. The festival officially begins with an exclusive red-carpet opening event in Leidschendam.
The son of columnist Yesim Candan was attacked and injured with a chain lock in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening. Candan believes the assault is linked to a critical column she recently wrote about the multicultural football club ASV De Dijk.
Cornelis de Gelder, a homeless man known as Hadjememaar, was elected to the Amsterdam city council after receiving more than 13,000 votes. Despite his struggles with alcoholism and homelessness, his candidacy gained significant traction during the municipal elections.
René Nieuwenhuizen reflects on his career as a community police officer in Hillegom, describing it as the most beautiful profession despite facing trauma and burnout. He highlights communication as his most effective tool and expresses total satisfaction with his choice of career.