haarlemsdagbladMar 12, 2026, 18:00

Bam Adebayo scores 83 points in one game. 'Insane,' says Malevy Leons: 'I hope to score 83 points this season'

Dutch basketball player Malevy Leons reflects on his rookie season with the Golden State Warriors, noting his career high of nine points in a single NBA game. He comments on a recent 83-point performance by Bam Adebayo, jokingly expressing his goal to reach that same point total over the course of the entire season.

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

Heat, drought and disease: climate change takes a heavy toll on health

A global report from the Lancet Countdown reveals that climate change is a mounting threat, causing 540,000 heat-related deaths annually and increasing the spread of infectious diseases. Researchers urge for faster decarbonization and the recognition of climate change as a health emergency, noting that current progress is insufficient to protect global populations.

Why so many international fishermen are casting their lines in the Spaarne this week

Haarlem is hosting the World Streetfishing Championship this Friday and Saturday, with fifteen international teams competing in the city's urban waterways. Participants will use technical skill and artificial lures to catch the largest fish, while defending champions Hungary and local teams prepare for the event.

Police planted listening devices in pedicab of suspected Romanian pimp gang

Four Romanian men are being tried in Amsterdam for allegedly running a criminal organization that exploited women in the red-light district through coercion and manipulation. Defense lawyers argue there is insufficient evidence for these charges, while prosecutors rely on surveillance recordings and victim testimonies to build their case.

Exhibition on femicide on display in Diemen for three weeks

A traveling exhibition highlighting the issue of femicide opens tomorrow in Diemen to share the stories of women killed by their partners. The display aims to raise awareness about domestic violence and provide information on recognizing early warning signs of abuse.

Transport region introduces hotline for reporting public transport nuisance in Amsterdam

The Vervoerregio Amsterdam is launching a two-year pilot program allowing passengers to report transit-related nuisance via a dedicated WhatsApp number. The collected data will be analyzed to help authorities strategically deploy enforcement staff, though the line is not intended for real-time emergency response.