The Dutch economy grew by only 0.1 percent in the first quarter of the year, narrowly avoiding stagnation according to figures from CBS. This lower-than-expected growth rate is attributed to ongoing economic uncertainty.
Small cultural institutions in Haarlem with fewer than three full-time employees can apply for a subsidy of up to €30,000 starting April 30, 2026. The city has allocated €500,000 for investments in equipment and facilities to improve accessibility and ensure these venues are future-proof.
Firefighters are focusing on underground "hotspots" at a wildfire on the military training ground in 't Harde to prevent wind-driven reignition. Personnel are currently deployed to monitor and cool these warm areas to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.
ProRail will conduct track maintenance near Beverwijk and Heemskerk from May 7 to May 12, suspending train services between Uitgeest and Beverwijk. NS will provide replacement buses to accommodate travelers during this period.
Greenpeace activists disrupted the annual shareholders' meeting of JBS, the world's largest meat processor, near Schiphol on Thursday. The protest caused attendees to flee the meeting room as activists entered the venue.
Three churches in the Velsen area, including congregations in IJmuiden and Driehuis, collaborated to collect hundreds of boxes of relief supplies for Ukraine last weekend. The joint effort aimed to provide much-needed support for those affected by the ongoing war.