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Staying cool in a hot Haarlem

Staying cool in a hot Haarlem

To help residents cope with high temperatures, the city of Haarlem has provided an overview of local indoor and outdoor cooling spots. People can visit various air-conditioned public locations, churches, and shaded parks throughout the city to escape the heat.

Based on reporting by haarlem. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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