The municipality of Haarlem paid 47,627 euros in penalty payments last year due to delayed decision-making, marking a tenfold increase over the past five years. City officials attribute the backlog to high staff turnover and have promised to address the issues.
Between mid-August and mid-October 2026, Cyclomedia vehicles will drive through Haarlem to capture 360-degree panoramic street photography. The images, which will have personal identifiers blurred for privacy, will be used by the municipality for urban planning and preparation of city projects.
Employment agency Randstad reported increased revenue in the second quarter, driven by growth in North American and European markets. CEO Sander van 't Noordende noted that the Dutch market remains stable.
Longtime friends Jurran and Ibrahim have opened a new Catalan-style vermouth bar called Bar Selona in Haarlem. The establishment aims to bring the atmosphere and culinary inspiration they gathered from their travels in Catalonia to local guests.
Singer and actress April Darby has announced a temporary break from theater work following the premature closure of the Moulin Rouge production due to water damage. She decided to step back after a demanding year to prioritize her physical well-being.
The price increase for owner-occupied homes in the Netherlands slowed down in June compared to previous months, although prices remain high. Meanwhile, an increase in home sales suggests growing activity within the housing market.