Wednesday 21 October

The trial of Ismael el B. for the murder of tattoo artist Steve Mahakena has finally reached the courtroom in Haarlem after 3.5 years. Prosecutors argue that forensic evidence points to an internal dispute, directly contradicting the defendant’s claims of trying to save his friend from vigilantes. Read more →

For the first time since 2021, the number of children in Haarlem living in households dependent on social assistance has risen to 2,220. This trend raises significant concerns about the long-term financial stability and job prospects for these vulnerable youth in the Netherlands. Read more →

Starting next Monday, the Waarderbrug in Haarlem will close for six months to undergo extensive maintenance and upgrades for remote operation. The city has arranged a special ferry for pedestrians to mitigate the disruption caused by these infrastructure improvements. Read more →

The Haarlem city council has been forced to delay its vote on tourism and advertising taxes until December. Finance Alderman Hendrik Jan Biemond issued an apology after discovering that the underlying documentation was riddled with technical errors. Read more →