Extreme drought in the Netherlands: It should actually rain every day for a month!
It is drier than ever in the Netherlands. Streams and ditches fall dry, the groundwater evaporates fast and the water quality decreases. And summer is yet…
Two people arrested in Hoofddorp residential area after wild chase: two police cars rammed
The police arrested two people last night after a car chase through various places in the province. After officers from Haarlem and Heemstede went after a…
Some new corona infections in Haarlemmermeer
The number of corona infections in Haarlemmermeer has increased from 259 to 263 (last update 18-05-2020). Furthermore, little has changed in the figures. Since the outbreak…
Bee hotels hidden behind Kenaupark pedestrian signs
Recently, the Municipality of Haarlem has placed some special road signs in the Kenaupark. On the back of the signs, 3D printed bird houses and bee…
The Dutch and their bicycles
The bicycle is one of the first things that is always linked with the Dutch culture. In a certain way it is funny because the Netherlands…
Men in police uniforms committed house robbery in Hoofddorp
Three men in ‘police uniform-like clothing’ committed a house robbery this morning at approximately 7.15 am on Jelle Zijlstrastraat in Hoofddorp.
The consequences of the corona measures for Haarlem and the surrounding area
The government’s measures to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus will also have major consequences for public life in Haarlem and its surroundings in the…
New corona-measures announced: ALL events with more than 100 people cancelled, but schools stay open
A press conference about the outbreak of COVID-19 was held in the Netherlands today with Prime Minister Rutte, Minister Bruins of the ministry of health and…
Open Day Optimist International School
Optimist International school opens its doors on Wednesday, 18 March 2020 to all parents. This is your chance to visit the school and ask all your…
A street robbery in Haarlem on Sunday morning
On Sunday morning around 3.40 AM, on the Nassaulaan in Haarlem, three people where attacked by two robbers.
A corona virus infection found in Haarlem, possibly the twentieth patient in the Netherlands
A resident of the municipality of Haarlem was tested positive for the corona virus on Monday. The person contracted the virus when visiting a now confirmed…
Arrest after fight during house party in Hoofddorp
A young man was arrested last Saturday night after a report for a stabbing at the Statendam.