haarlemsdagbladMay 21, 2026, 03:00

Plan for better monitoring of (controversial) pesticides in the works. 'Currently insufficient insight into effects,' says Velsen local government

The Environmental Service IJmond is collaborating with partners to develop a plan to enhance the monitoring and understanding of controversial agricultural pesticides. This initiative, expected to be completed by 2027, follows concerns from the Velsen municipal government regarding the current lack of insight into the chemicals' effects.

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Budget fashion chain Primark lowers prices to stay ahead of competition

Budget clothing retailer Primark is permanently lowering prices on hundreds of popular items to maintain its competitive edge. This move is intended to challenge rising competitors like SHEIN and Temu and regain consumer interest.

Remarkable! Partial solar eclipse soon to be visible in Haarlem

A partial solar eclipse is expected to be visible over Haarlem on Wednesday, August 12. Residents will be able to observe the phenomenon, which will appear as if a portion of the sun is missing.

Dozens of reports of discrimination during first weekend of Pride Amsterdam

During the opening weekend of WorldPride in Amsterdam, over seventy reports of discrimination were filed with the RITA Community foundation. Many victims were harassed while traveling to and from event locations like the Pride Walk and Milkshake Festival, though incidents were also reported at train stations across the Netherlands.

German anatomist and Body Worlds founder Gunther von Hagens (81) has died

German anatomist and inventor of the plastination technique, Gunther von Hagens, has passed away at the age of 81 due to a brain hemorrhage. He was widely known for creating the Body Worlds anatomical exhibitions.

Saturday market relocated on August 1 and 15

The Saturday market at the Grote Markt in Haarlem will be relocated to Zijlstraat, Nieuwe Groenmarkt, and Krocht on August 1 and 15, 2026. This temporary move is necessary to accommodate the Haarlem Culinair and Haarlem Live events taking place on the Grote Markt.