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Little support for fast food ban in Haarlem-East: 'We'll decide for ourselves whether we go to a snack bar'

Little support for fast food ban in Haarlem-East: 'We'll decide for ourselves whether we go to a snack bar'

A proposed ban on snack bars in the new Hart voor Oostpoort district in Haarlem has met with strong public opposition, according to a local newspaper poll. Over 75% of respondents disagree with the political restriction, stating that individuals should have the right to decide whether to visit fast-food establishments.

Mystery: the story behind the statue on the Volkshotel canopy

Mystery: the story behind the statue on the Volkshotel canopy

The article explores the history and mystery behind the unique statue located on the canopy of the Volkshotel on Wibautstraat. This hotel is a well-known landmark in Amsterdam, and the piece aims to uncover the story behind this specific architectural detail.

Writer Jacob Bergsma is obsessed with numbers and the stories behind them

Writer Jacob Bergsma is obsessed with numbers and the stories behind them

Writer Jacob Bergsma has published a new book titled 'Olympisch Oranje', adding to his extensive career in sports journalism. The author, who began writing in Leiden, is known for combining sports statistics with the human stories behind the numbers.

Sara and Tom take over Stefan Blom's greengrocer in Santpoort-Noord: 'In this shopping street, the shopkeepers are very connected'

Sara and Tom take over Stefan Blom's greengrocer in Santpoort-Noord: 'In this shopping street, the shopkeepers are very connected'

Sara van Tunen and Tom Hoogendijk have taken over Groentewinkel By Steef in Santpoort-Noord from previous owner Stefan Blom. Renamed Toms Groente en Fruit, the shop located on the Hoofdstraat officially reopened under the new management this past Tuesday.