haarlemsdagbladMar 18, 2026, 18:00

Daytona (23) from Uitgeest lives alone in a 21-square-meter studio: 'It’s small, but what more could you want?'

Twenty-three-year-old Daytona lives in one of twenty temporary youth studios built by housing corporation Kennemer Wonen in Uitgeest. The 21-square-meter units were established two years ago to provide compact housing solutions for young adults. The article explores the daily reality of living in these small spaces and discusses the potential for constructing more temporary homes in the future.

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Model train fan Arno Hunting: 'We must pass on our knowledge to the youth'

Model train enthusiast Arno Hunting emphasizes the importance of passing on technical knowledge and hobby skills to younger generations. He describes how many collectors start at a young age and eventually build expansive, detailed rail networks and landscapes in their homes.

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

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

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.

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.