haarlemMar 25, 2026, 12:00

Our opening hours during Easter and Pentecost

The City of Haarlem has announced adjusted opening hours for the 2026 spring public holidays, with municipal offices closed on dates such as Easter Monday, King's Day, and Pentecost. While offices are shut, the Enforcement control room will remain operational during specific holiday hours to handle reports of nuisance and parking issues. Residents are encouraged to use the city's website to access municipal services and applications online during this period.

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Special Olympians from the Caribbean Netherlands arrive: "Everyone is a star"

Thirty athletes from Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius have arrived at Schiphol Airport to participate in the Special Olympics held in Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer. The delegation will compete in various disciplines, including football, swimming, and bocce, with a focus on gaining new experiences and connecting with other athletes.

NS plans six daily trains between Amsterdam and Germany's Rhine-Ruhr region

Community service and driving ban for provincial councilor who drove into protester in Haarlem

A Dutch provincial council member has been sentenced to community service and a driving ban after driving his car into an Extinction Rebellion protester in Haarlem. The court also handed down a suspended prison sentence and ordered the politician to pay compensation to the victim.

Sterk: Everyone must have access to the World Cup

Dutch Sports Minister Mirjam Sterk has stated that access to the upcoming World Cup in the United States should be open to everyone, including teams and their support staff. She intends to use the event to specifically advocate for the inclusion and rights of the LGBTQ+ community within sports.

Stop the fuss about the arrival of the new herring

The article invites readers to share their opinions in a weekly poll regarding the annual excitement surrounding the arrival of the new herring season. It questions whether the media attention and public fuss traditionally associated with this Dutch culinary event are justified.