haarlemsdagbladJun 7, 2026, 03:01

Yet another house in Wijk aan Zee subdivided for migrant workers: '22 percent of the village are now migrant workers'

Residents of Wijk aan Zee are protesting the increasing conversion of homes into housing for migrant workers, who now make up 22% of the village population. After the Beverwijk municipality rejected an enforcement request regarding a property on Stetweg, the local Village Council accused officials of avoiding regulatory enforcement. The council views the situation as part of a broader trend of diminishing local housing availability.

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Cyclomedia takes photos of Haarlem

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.

Thuisbezorgd charges hidden fees for your food but counters Consumentenbond criticism

The Dutch Consumers' Association is demanding compensation from Thuisbezorgd.nl due to unexpected service fees and packaging costs added to orders. While the consumer organization criticizes these hidden charges, Thuisbezorgd has rejected the claims and declined to answer further questions on the matter.

Group of friends hunts down robbers of 96-year-old grandma Mieke's necklace

A group of friends is conducting their own search for three men who robbed a 96-year-old woman named Mieke of her necklace in Overveen. After police initially delayed their response, the group began gathering surveillance footage and tips from the public, eventually collaborating with law enforcement to identify the suspects.

Tata Steel must pay two 100,000 euro fines within a month for raw coke production

68 reports on demolition, tree felling, and traffic in Haarlem last week

The municipality of Haarlem processed 68 permit applications last week regarding demolition, tree felling, and traffic issues. Residents are encouraged to review the provided list to see how these developments may affect their local neighborhoods.