haarlemsdagbladJun 24, 2026, 03:01

Haarlem Volt leader compares treatment of Muslims to gas chambers and anti-Semitism; Holocaust expert calls it ‘inappropriate and unnecessary’

Volt councillor Chris IJsbrandy has faced criticism from the director of the National Holocaust Museum after comparing the current treatment of Muslims to Nazi gas chambers during a Haarlem council debate. Director Emile Schrijver called the comparisons inappropriate and further rejected IJsbrandy's claim that antisemitism should also encompass discrimination against Muslims.

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Election of bishop in Old Catholic Church of Haarlem: "Truly exciting"

The Old Catholic Church in Haarlem is holding a public election to select a new bishop, marking the retirement of the current leader, Dirk Jan Schoon. Unlike previous elections, the outcome remains highly uncertain as candidates are drawn from a list of priests and the selection process involves multiple rounds of secret voting.

Motions to make Haarlem playgrounds more accessible for children with disabilities

Local political parties in Haarlem are introducing four motions to the city council to improve the accessibility of public playgrounds for children with disabilities. The proposed measures include installing inclusive play equipment, ensuring nearby disabled parking, and involving experts with lived experience in the planning process.

Huzaren van Boreel capture Haarlem for special ceremony

Sixty young soldiers from the Huzaren van Boreel regiment held a public oath-taking ceremony on the Grote Markt in Haarlem, preceded by a military parade through the city. The event aimed to increase the military's public visibility, though it has sparked political questions regarding the logistics and appropriateness of the display in the city.

Zandvoort councilor wants to ban filming 'voyeur glasses' on the beach: 'Enforcement is needed'

Local politician Mirko Gerrits is calling for increased enforcement in Zandvoort after reports revealed that people are secretly filming women on the beach using Meta smart glasses. The illicit footage is being shared in private groups on Telegram, prompting local officials to label the behavior as unacceptable despite police noting the difficulty in identifying and regulating the use of these devices.

Young soldiers take oath of office at Grote Markt in Haarlem

Young soldiers from the Regiment Huzaren van Boreel will take their oath or pledge on the Grote Markt in Haarlem. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 26, at 2:00 PM.