Friday 6 November

A man identified as Mehrez A. has confessed to an attempted contract killing in Haarlem targeting Iranian activist Siamak Tadayon Tahmasbi. Prosecutors allege the plot was orchestrated by the Iranian regime, shedding light on the alarming extent of foreign interference within the Netherlands. Read more →

The Haarlem city council has stepped in to save the Museum van de Geest with an emergency subsidy of 140,000 euros annually for 2027 and 2028. The cultural institution remains on thin ice, as the funding is strictly conditional on the museum finding new external sources of revenue to clear its outstanding debts. Read more →

A heavy-duty floating crane finally removed a section of the Waarderbrug in Haarlem following a one-day delay caused by unexpected weight issues. Commuters will face disruptions until April as the bridge undergoes critical renovations, though a temporary pedestrian ferry has been arranged to bridge the gap. Read more →