haarlemsdagbladApr 11, 2026, 15:00

It feels very special for Guido to care for the Muiderslot collection as a volunteer: 'We remove many cobwebs'

Guido van Meerbeek serves as a volunteer at the Muiderslot castle, where he and his colleagues maintain an extensive historical collection. The team cares for a wide range of items, including paintings, armor, and furniture, much of which is kept in storage due to the size of the collection.

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

Dancing to 80s hits and home early: new afternoon party in Amsterdam

A new afternoon dance party called Matin80s is coming to Club Baggerbeest in Amsterdam on November 15. The event features music from the 1980s and concludes at 19:00, allowing attendees to enjoy the festivities while still having a full evening ahead.

Politics on the Amstel: City hall reorganization falters and striking ban on the way

Journalists discussed current policy challenges in Amsterdam, including the effectiveness of the 30 km/h speed limit and a potential ban on single-use packaging. The panel also reviewed Mayor Halsema's leadership and the struggling reorganization of the municipal civil service.

Anna Knaup was at the cradle of ADE: ‘No, of course it’s not as much fun now as it was in the nineties’

Booking agent and manager Anna Knaup reflects on her essential role in the inception of the Amsterdam Dance Event. She contrasts the underground atmosphere of the nineties with the massive, multi-billion dollar commercial industry that has since emerged.

Laughs! See this Haarlem comedian in the new show Wat speelt er

Haarlem native Anniek Pheifer will appear in the new unscripted comedy show Wat speelt er, hosted by Patrick Lodiers. The program, which debuts on NPO1 on October 29, features performers improvising scenes based on current weekly news events.

DJ Don Diablo in a relationship with his manager: 'Nicest girl in the world'

Dutch DJ Don Diablo has revealed that he is in a romantic relationship with his manager, Roos, whom he describes as the cornerstone of his professional and personal life. Additionally, the artist announced an upcoming collaboration with Robbie Williams on a new song titled Boring.