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Neighborhood accuses Haarlem of 'lies and cover-up' over rat infestation

Neighborhood accuses Haarlem of 'lies and cover-up' over rat infestation

Residents of Haarlem's Kleverpark neighborhood have taken the municipality to court over a persistent rat infestation and alleged lack of transparency regarding the sewer system's condition. While locals blame aging infrastructure for the problem, the city maintains that the main sewers are functional and attributes the issue to individual house connections. The legal action follows a Freedom of Information request for technical data that residents claim has been ignored or hidden.

Visitors fill the square at Café Bartje until late during Santpoort Square Party

Visitors fill the square at Café Bartje until late during Santpoort Square Party

Residents and visitors gathered at the square near Café Bartje this weekend for the Santpoorts Pleinfeest. Despite changeable summer weather, the event saw a large turnout that lasted until late into the evening.

Have you seen Genco, Zacky or Nala? These 15 pets are missing in Haarlem

Have you seen Genco, Zacky or Nala? These 15 pets are missing in Haarlem

Fifteen pets, including Genco, Zacky, and Nala, were reported missing in Haarlem over the past week. Local residents are being asked for assistance in locating the missing animals.

More than a million attend papal mass in Madrid

More than a million attend papal mass in Madrid

More than a million people attended a mass led by Pope Leo XIV at the Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid, marking the highlight of his visit to Spain. The ceremony was attended by Spanish King Felipe and Queen Letizia, who had welcomed the Pope on Saturday.

Parool pleased with attention for Styles page, considers reprinting

Parool pleased with attention for Styles page, considers reprinting

The Amsterdam-based newspaper Het Parool is considering printing extra copies of its Saturday edition following significant interest in a full-page advertisement by Harry Styles. In the handwritten note, the British singer thanked the city for its hospitality during his ten-night concert run at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.