This article marks the 150th anniversary of the telephone and explores its transformation from a rare status symbol to an essential communication tool. It features personal reflections on phone habits and highlights a continued preference for voice calls over text messaging for more meaningful connection.
Last year, 39 more people moved to Haarlem from abroad than left the city, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The largest group of new arrivals consisted of 235 individuals from Ukraine.
British-American influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami following the announcement of 38 new criminal charges against them by the British Public Prosecution Service. The new charges relate to allegations involving four additional victims.
The third edition of Pride Haarlem featured a large Pride March and community festivities centered around the theme of unity. A unique highlight of the event was the introduction of specially designed pink banknotes, produced by the local printing company Koninklijke Joh. Enschedé, which are accepted as currency at participating businesses.
The freelance platform ProLinker is being accused of fraudulent activities, including posting fake AI-generated job vacancies and failing to pay dozens of freelancers. The platform has also been linked to unauthorized subscription charges, intimidation, and the disappearance of luxury vehicles.
A fire at a storage shed in Amsterdam's Sportpark Middenmeer has destroyed all equipment belonging to the volunteer nature organization 'Natuur, je beste buur'. Coordinator Els de Vos reported that essential tools and supplies worth up to 20,000 euros were lost, leaving the group uncertain about their future operations.