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Fewer intercity trains around Leiden and no sprinters between Haarlem and Leiden due to switch failure [update]

A switch failure is disrupting train services on Monday morning, resulting in fewer intercity trains between Leiden, The Hague, and Amsterdam. Additionally, sprinter services between Haarlem and Leiden have been completely suspended due to the incident.

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Michelangelo's Men exhibition in Haarlem nominated for public award

The exhibition 'De mannen van Michelangelo' at the Teylers Museum in Haarlem has been nominated for the Museumtijdschrift Tentoonstellingsprijs. The public can vote until September 13, with the winner announced on October 7 at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

Amsterdamse Bos ready for World Cup hockey and possible royal visit

The Amsterdamse Bos currently hosts the Hockey World Cup, featuring top-tier men's and women's teams at the Wagener Stadium. In addition to the hockey tournament, the latest broadcast of NH Sport highlights the construction of a new complex for the Haarlem football club Koninklijke HFC.

Overcrowded trains to Dutch Grand Prix • Mayor reflects on 6 years of F1

The final day of the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort has begun, with crowds gathering early at train stations in Haarlem and Amsterdam. Mayor David Moolenburgh reflected on the event's six-year history as the organization confirmed the race will conclude after 2026.

Day 2 Dutch Grand Prix - Zandvoort fills with tens of thousands of race fans

The second day of the Dutch Grand Prix is underway, featuring a sprint race and qualifying sessions at the Zandvoort circuit. Tens of thousands of fans are traveling to the event, with the national railway operator running high-frequency services from locations including Amsterdam and Haarlem.

21-year-old man arrested after attempted burglary at Spaarndam fire station

A 21-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested for attempting to burglarize a fire station in Spaarndam after DNA evidence was found at the scene. This incident is part of a significant nationwide increase in burglaries targeting fire stations, where criminals specifically seek specialist rescue equipment.