Football fans in Haarlem can watch the 2026 World Cup final on the big screen at various local venues. Supporters of both Spain and Argentina are welcome to join the public viewing events in the city.
The Prins Bernhardlaan in Haarlem will be closed to car and bus traffic from July 20 to August 20, 2026, to accommodate construction and road maintenance. While cyclists and pedestrians can still pass through the area via designated paths, motorists must follow signed detour routes.
The municipality of Haarlem advises residents to be considerate of their neighbors when using barbecues or fire pits to avoid smoke nuisance. Residents are encouraged to use dry wood, check weather conditions via the Stookwijzer website, and report any significant issues to the local authorities.
Comedian Jandino Asporaat and his wife Shirley have announced the end of their thirteen-year marriage via Instagram. The couple had already been living apart for more than a year before making the decision official.
Ten previously unreleased David Bowie tracks recorded before his breakthrough will be featured on a new album. Some of the tracks include contributions from Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page.
An ICE train traveling from Sylt to Berlin made an unplanned stop at Hamburg-Bergedorf station over the weekend because it ran out of toilet paper. The delay resulted in the train arriving approximately 45 minutes behind schedule.