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Preparations for paid parking in Ter Kleefkwartier begin

Preparations for paid parking in Ter Kleefkwartier begin

Starting March 1, 2027, paid parking will be implemented across the entire Ter Kleefkwartier neighborhood in Haarlem to manage high parking demand. The initiative is part of a broader city council plan to expand parking zones and build four new garages to improve street safety and accessibility.

Regional supermarkets donate €150,000 worth of food after checkout errors

Regional supermarkets donate €150,000 worth of food after checkout errors

Supermarket chains DekaMarkt, Hoogvliet, and Nettorama have agreed to donate ‑150,000 worth of products to food banks after overcharging customers for promotional items. This compensation follows discussions with the Dutch Consumers' Association regarding pricing discrepancies between shelf labels and cash registers.

The ribbon caravan tours Haarlemmermeer again: 'Oh no, I look a mess!'

The ribbon caravan tours Haarlemmermeer again: 'Oh no, I look a mess!'

Mayor Marianne Schuurmans of Haarlemmermeer surprised local residents at their homes with an entourage of officials and media to present them with annual royal honors. This tradition, known as 'lintjesregen,' recognizes individuals for their significant contributions to the community.

Cabinet to tackle fatbike nuisance with big words and another investigation

Cabinet to tackle fatbike nuisance with big words and another investigation

The Dutch government is moving forward with plans to establish specific regulations for fatbikes to address public nuisance, as outlined in the coalition agreement. Despite previous setbacks, Infrastructure Minister Vincent Karremans has initiated a new investigation and signaled a firm stance on enforcement.

Apply for a new passport on time and avoid long waits

Apply for a new passport on time and avoid long waits

Residents of Amsterdam and Weesp are advised to renew their passports and ID cards early, as more than 120,000 documents will expire this year. Applying in advance will help avoid long waiting times for new travel documents.