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Overveen shows its talent on King’s Day
Residents of Overveen showcased their diverse skills during a talent-themed celebration held on King's Day. The event highlighted the community's creative spirit and local talent.
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Verweyhal gets a new future
The Haarlem city council has approved the sale of its share of the Verweyhal national monument to the Raiola heirs to facilitate a full restoration of the historic building. The renovation, set to begin this year, will transform the site at the Grote Markt into a space featuring a shop and a public green roof terrace.
Jehovah’s Witnesses now allowed to use their own blood in medical procedures. Is it of any use to them?
Jehovah's Witnesses have updated their policy to allow members to store and use their own blood for planned medical procedures, a shift from their previous total ban on blood transfusions. The change follows historical instances of members dying after refusing blood and raises questions about the practical benefits for the community in the Netherlands. While the new rule provides an alternative for scheduled surgeries, it may not address emergency situations where blood has not been pre-stored.
Learn 3D printing at Velserbroek library, Makerspace open to everyone 18 and over
The library in Velserbroek is hosting a crash course starting May 11th for adults to learn modern technologies such as 3D printing and laser cutting. The program is held at the library's Maakplaats and is open to everyone aged 18 and older.
Marathon will no longer return to the city center
The Amsterdam Marathon will not return to the city center after a safety study by local authorities concluded the area is too vulnerable for 45,000 participants. While organizers hoped to route the race through landmarks like Dam Square, the event will instead maintain its traditional start and finish at the Olympic Stadium. This decision provides finality following years of investigation into potential route changes for the event's 50th anniversary.
Weeronline: April was exceptionally sunny and especially dry
April was exceptionally sunny and dry in the Netherlands, ranking among the top five sunniest and top three driest Aprils on record. According to Weeronline, the month saw 260 hours of sunshine and only 8 millimeters of rainfall.