haarlemsdagbladFeb 22, 2026, 06:09

Day and night, 365 days a year, work continues in Hoofddorp on a complex treatment for blood cancer: ‘I compare it to team sports, it can be very tough’

At Kite's facility in Hoofddorp, employees work 24/7 throughout the year to modify immune cells for patients with specific types of blood cancer, enabling the cells to fight tumors. This large-scale, time-sensitive operation involves a complex logistical process to deliver personalized cell therapies to patients across Europe.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Major maintenance: Haarlem Waarderbrug closed for six months

The Waarderbrug in Haarlem will undergo six months of major maintenance and upgrades for remote operation starting next Monday. During this closure, traffic and cyclists will be diverted, while a special ferry will be available to assist pedestrians.

Albert Heijn customers barely notice IT failure: Only gift cards not working

Supermarket chain Albert Heijn is facing a nationwide IT disruption, resulting in issues with discount systems and gift card processing. Despite the technical problems, which are being investigated as a potential cyberattack, local stores like the one in Haarlem report minimal impact on daily operations.

Haarlem takes financial risk with new Spaarne Gasthuis construction

Haarlem is assuming significant financial risk by providing a 100 million euro guarantee and committing to purchase the current hospital site for 25 million euros to keep the Spaarne Gasthuis in the city. The initiative ensures 24-hour emergency care remains in Haarlem, though the city has deferred requirements for building staff housing.

European Commission launches investigation into Booking.com over failure to tackle fraud

The European Commission has opened an investigation into Booking.com over concerns that the travel platform is failing to adequately combat fraud and phishing scams. The inquiry aims to ensure the company complies with the Digital Services Act, which mandates that online platforms prioritize user protection and transparency.

Revolut online banking issues resolved after major outage

Online bank Revolut has fully restored its services after a major technical failure caused by a power incident at Google Cloud. The outage, which prevented customers from accessing their funds, also affected various other companies and services primarily located in the United Kingdom.