This article provides the opening hours for supermarkets in Haarlem during King's Day 2026. It serves as a guide for residents and visitors needing to purchase supplies or snacks during the national holiday festivities.
Residents in Haarlem’s Kleverparkbuurt are challenging the municipality's findings on a long-standing rat infestation after technical reports revealed 79 urgent sewer repairs are necessary. While the city claims the main sewer system is not responsible, residents argue that defects allow rats to move between homes and the sewage system. A local committee will discuss the conflicting interpretations of the sewer inspection results this evening.
The Museum van de Geest in Haarlem is hosting the exhibition 'Nieuw Oud! De Kunst van het ouder worden' to highlight the positive aspects of aging. Curated by Professor Tineke Abma, the display features photography and art that celebrate life experience, wisdom, and creativity in later years.
Jelle Nuijen is closing his men's clothing store, Groots Herenmode, in Beverwijk after 58 years of operation. The 77-year-old owner expressed that he will deeply miss his customers as the well-known shop on Alkmaarseweg shuts its doors.
Filmmaker Qian van Binsbergen's documentary "De Afhaalchinees: Thuisbezorgd" has won the prestigious Zilveren Nipkowschijf award. The winner was announced on Thursday during a ceremony held at Het Ketelhuis in Amsterdam.
Dutch Culture Minister Rianne Letschert announced that hospitality businesses will not be able to broadcast World Cup matches for free. The mandatory fees paid to the national broadcaster NOS for public screenings cannot be scrapped, according to a recent parliamentary letter.