Alderman Robbert Berkhout announced that Haarlem will not meet its goal of having all city greenery pesticide-free by 2028. The delay is caused by the limited availability of trees, shrubs, and grass that have not been treated with pesticides.
Ellen and Gerda completed a three-week cycling journey from Egmond aan Zee to Prague using GPS for navigation. Upon their return, the pair opted for a ferry crossing instead of using the locks due to local ship traffic.
The Draaiorgelmuseum in Haarlem is featured in the newspaper supplement AlleTijd as a unique, volunteer-run museum. Sjoerd Caspers, who has been a fan of barrel organs since childhood, now serves as a board member for the institution.
Train services between Haarlem and Hillegom are suspended on Friday morning from 09:45 to 11:15. The disruption is due to a technical investigation being conducted on the tracks.
Former BBB State Secretary Gijs Tuinman has resigned his party membership following a leadership change that saw Henk Vermeer take over as the party's leader. Tuinman expressed that the transition was painful for him and confirmed his decision during an appearance on the program Goedemorgen Nederland.
Dutch farmers and horticulturists saw their income from products fall by over 10 percent in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2025. The price drop was particularly significant for potatoes, while fruit, grains, milk, and eggs also yielded lower returns.