The municipality of Haarlem processed 69 permit applications last week related to demolition and tree felling. Of these requests, 68 were for projects within Haarlem and one was for Spaarndam, informing residents of upcoming local developments.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced new import tariffs ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent on 60 trading partners, including the European Union, China, and the United Kingdom. The measures were confirmed on Thursday by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
Dutch actor Cees Geel has been laid to rest in a private ceremony following his death at the age of 61. He passed away last week due to a cardiac arrest.
This article provides a curated list of activities and events happening in Haarlem during the weekend of July 24-26. It aims to help residents and visitors enjoy their summer weekend with various local suggestions.
The Dutch anti-discrimination hotline Discriminatie.nl has concluded that comments made by Sophie Straat at the Best Kept Secret festival do not constitute discrimination based on race or gender. The organization informed the complainants that there was insufficient evidence to support claims of discriminatory behavior.
Ajax officially begins its 2026-2027 season today with a UEFA Conference League second qualifying round match against FK Vojvodina in Serbia. This match marks the debut of new head coach Míchel Sánchez, with the return leg scheduled for next week in Amsterdam.