Wednesday 4 November

Police in Haarlem arrested a 23-year-old man following the discovery of firearms, drugs, and 160,000 euros in cash. The suspect awaits a detention hearing this Friday as authorities continue their investigation into the illicit cache. Read more →

A young girl riding a fatbike was seriously injured following a collision with a public bus near Haarlem College. Emergency responders, including a trauma helicopter, were dispatched to the scene, highlighting ongoing safety concerns regarding the popular, high-speed electric bikes in The Netherlands. Read more →

The Council of State has upheld the decision by the mayor of Haarlem to strip three clubs owned by Martijn Bevelander of their alcohol licenses. The ruling concludes a dispute sparked by reports of underage drinking and persistent failures in public safety protocols. Read more →

The province of North Holland has stepped in with an emergency grant of 79,500 euros to rescue the Bevrijdingspop festival in Haarlem. Organizers are scrambling to secure further municipal funding to ensure the historic May 5th event remains free to the public. Read more →