Look up! On these dates you can spot a meteor shower over Haarlem
The Perseids meteor shower will be visible over Haarlem until Wednesday, August 13. Residents are encouraged to look up to catch a glimpse of the falling stars.
The Perseids meteor shower will be visible over Haarlem until Wednesday, August 13. Residents are encouraged to look up to catch a glimpse of the falling stars.

On August 15, 2026, a commemoration will be held at the Lieflijk Indië residential group in Haarlem to mark the end of the Second World War in the former Dutch East Indies. The event honors victims of the Japanese occupation and explores the ongoing impact of the war on future generations through speeches and community gathering.

Extremely low water levels in the Rhine river are causing shipping capacity to decrease and transportation costs to rise for companies in the Netherlands and Germany. If these conditions persist, businesses may be forced to adjust their production levels.

R&B artist Ne-Yo is facing a lawsuit from a woman who alleges she was attacked by his dog while attempting to deliver a package. This incident follows a similar legal case earlier this year involving Chris Brown, who was ordered to pay damages.