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Name of new gymnastics hall announced: Turnhuis Haarlem

The new gymnastics hall in Haarlem-Noord has been officially named "Turnhuis Haarlem" following a public vote where the name received nearly 40 percent of the ballots. The facility is scheduled for completion in late May and will serve as the permanent home for the HLC gymnastics club and students of the Mendelcollege starting after the summer holidays. The project was eventually taken over by the municipality to ensure its realization after facing rising construction costs and initial local opposition.

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Haarlem versus the American Harlem: how similar the two really are

This article explores the similarities between the city of Haarlem in the Netherlands and the neighborhood of Harlem in the United States. Despite their different appearances, the two share commonalities that go beyond their nearly identical names.

Haarlemmerbuurt fed up with nuisance: "Even drinks are being snatched from people on terraces"

Residents and business owners in the Haarlemmerbuurt area of Amsterdam are reporting increased nuisance from homeless individuals, including intimidation, theft, and harassment. While the municipality has introduced camera surveillance to address these safety concerns, locals argue that more active enforcement is necessary to mitigate the ongoing issues.

Motorist causes huge disturbance in Nieuw-West and is banned from driving

A driver in the Nieuw-West district of Amsterdam was prohibited from continuing their journey after police measured their car producing 90 decibels, exceeding the legal limit of 81. The vehicle will remain off the road until the owner modifies the exhaust and obtains approval from the RDW.

Johan Cruijff Arena tests automatic payment for drinks and snacks

Ajax supporters can participate in a pilot program at the Johan Cruijff Arena that allows them to purchase food and drinks through automated payments using AI and tracking technology. The system enables anonymous transactions by scanning payment methods at gates, eliminating the need for traditional checkout lines.

Illustrator Aimée de Jongh is first Dutch person to win prestigious comics award

Illustrator Aimée de Jongh has become the first Dutch person to win an Eisner Award, often referred to as the Oscars of the comic book industry. She received the prestigious accolade for her work on the graphic novel adaptation of Lord of the Flies.