The first time I saw my mother again, I hardly recognized her

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.

Mrs. Derksen enlists Dr. Rutger for her own marital problems: ‘You know what you have to do’

During a medical consultation for a mole, a patient named Mrs. Derksen attempts to pressure Dr. Rutger into intervening in her husband's snoring issues. She insists that the doctor follow her specific instructions to address her marital problem.

Showers won't last long: summer weather up to 36 degrees is on the way

Still more manual cars despite rapid rise of automatics

Nearly half of all cars in the Netherlands are now automatic, a doubling of the figure from ten years ago. This trend is primarily driven by the rising popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles, which come standard with automatic transmissions.

Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (July 27 - August 3)

Road maintenance is taking place throughout Haarlem from July 27 to August 3, causing partial closures in various areas including Gedempte Oude Gracht and Oostvest. Residents and commuters are advised to prepare for potential traffic disruptions across the city center.