haarlemJun 2, 2026, 12:00

Onder de Pannen: rent out a room and help a Haarlem resident

The 'Onder de Pannen' initiative in Haarlem encourages residents to rent out spare rooms to individuals facing economic homelessness due to issues like job loss or divorce. Participants receive monthly rent plus a one-time €1,000 bonus from the municipality for a minimum nine-month rental commitment. This program aims to provide temporary housing solutions for people with steady incomes who are struggling in the tight housing market.

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Readers call for preservation of Pavilion Het Witte Huis: ‘Unique place must not disappear’

A survey reveals that 93 percent of respondents oppose the Bloemendaal municipality's proposal to sell the property of Pavilion Het Witte Huis in Overveen. Local residents are calling for the preservation of the site, describing it as a unique location that must not disappear.

PostNL and DHL: where to find a parcel locker in Haarlem

PostNL and DHL have installed parcel machines across various locations in Haarlem, allowing residents to send and receive packages 24/7. Users only need a mobile phone and a valid email address to operate these self-service lockers.

Damage to home after smoky fire in Haarlem

A fire broke out in a residence on Herensingel in Haarlem during the early hours of Saturday morning. Residents discovered the blaze around 2:10 AM after smoke filled the building, causing damage to the property.

From Kennemerland to the New York Yankees: how this region grooms baseball talent for the world's biggest league

Three Dutch baseball talents, Celwin Hurkmans, Tijn Frederikze, and Cayro Hazel, have recently signed contracts with Major League Baseball teams. They were trained through the Kennemerland Rabbits program in the Haarlem region as part of the national Academy Baseball development plan.

How Amsterdam aims to become safer for women after Lisa's murder, but is it enough?

Following the murder of a teenager, Amsterdam has allocated 16 million euros to improve women's safety through measures like better lighting, buddy systems, and specialized enforcement officers. While the city aims to address high levels of street harassment and fear, critics argue these actions are insufficient and fail to tackle the root causes of the issue.