Etiket: Alkmaar
Tears of joy after apologies king at Keti Koti Alkmaar
Alkmaar’s first grand Keti Koti celebration started drizzly and gray, but after official apologies from King Willem-Alexander, the heavens opened carefully. “Our ancestors listened in”, responds an emotional Henk Heilbron…
Will the new 24-hour shelter keep Alkmaar homeless people off the streets from now on?
As of today, homeless people in Alkmaar can go to the 24-hour shelter on the Helderseweg day and night. With 47 private bedrooms, a spacious living room with kitchen and…
Former Alkmaar crowd favorite Ferdy Druijf wants to make more minutes during rush hour
Preparations for the new football season are already in full swing in Austria. That means a lot of suffering for Ferdy Druijf at his club Rapid Wien. “I’m now lying…
Henk pulls the Alkmaar cheese bell for the first Keti Koti celebration
None other than Henk Heilbron (69) of the Keti Koti Alkmaar working group was allowed to open the cheese market this morning. By ringing the bell, he also hopes to…
Fire in Alkmaar flat, dog brought to safety by firefighters
A fire is raging in a flat on the Melis Stokelaan in Alkmaar. It is a house on the third floor. “Residents of the third and fourth floors are being…
Fire in Alkmaar flat, residents of surrounding homes are evacuated
A fire is raging in a flat on the Melis Stokelaan in Alkmaar. It is a house on the third floor. “Residents of the third and fourth floors are being…
Party at Alkmaar bird club: “Always bring binoculars, don’t want to miss one”
“Not in your handbag, but always around your neck, otherwise you’ll be too late.” Members of the Vogelwerkgroep Alkmaar, which turned 40 this weekend, never leave home without binoculars. Years…
Hit-and-run pedestrian (64) who wanted to cross the road in Alkmaar died of injuries
The pedestrian who was seriously injured in a collision with a car in Alkmaar yesterday afternoon is recovering from his injuries dead. The 64-year-old man was rushed to hospital. But…
Nikki guides listeners through Alkmaar Walking 4 Days with a special nature podcast
More than 4,000 participants have registered for the 15th edition of the Alkmaar Walking 4 Days Marches. In the coming week, walkers can listen to the stories of the writer…
Pedestrian hit by car on Vondelstraat in Alkmaar
A pedestrian was injured after a collision with a car on the Vondelstraat in Alkmaar. The victim was rushed to hospital. The pedestrian wanted to cross, but was then shoveled.…