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Ban on extracting water from ditches in parts of Brabant due to drought

Ban on extracting water from ditches in parts of Brabant due to drought

The Brabantse Delta water board has banned water extraction from streams and ditches in parts of Central and West Brabant due to ongoing drought. This ban, which took effect on Thursday morning across seven drainage areas, was implemented following a significant drop in water levels.

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Subsidy for small cultural institutions

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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.

Petrol more expensive than ever: over 2.60 euros per liter

Petrol more expensive than ever: over 2.60 euros per liter

The national recommended price for a liter of Euro95 gasoline in the Netherlands has reached a record high, exceeding 2.60 euros for the first time. According to the consumer collective UnitedConsumers, the price rose by 1.5 cents to a new peak of 2.603 euros.

Take a tour during National Mill Day 2026 in Uitgeest and Akersloot; sails will turn if there is enough wind

Take a tour during National Mill Day 2026 in Uitgeest and Akersloot; sails will turn if there is enough wind

Several historic mills in Uitgeest and Akersloot, including De Kat and De Oude Knegt, will be open to the public for National Mill Day 2026. Visitors can tour the various sites and observe the sails in motion, provided there is sufficient wind.

It would be great to see Jelani Seedorf take center stage once more in the Vissersderby

It would be great to see Jelani Seedorf take center stage once more in the Vissersderby

Jelani Seedorf scored a late goal for Telstar in a 4-1 victory against Sparta, the club where he made his professional debut less than six months ago. The article highlights the significance of the goal as the player prepares for the upcoming Vissersderby.

Mascha has ME, but hardly anyone knows what it is: "In bed all day, it makes you desperate"

Mascha has ME, but hardly anyone knows what it is: "In bed all day, it makes you desperate"

An exhibition at Treehouse on the NDSM-terrein in Amsterdam showcases the work of artists living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) to raise awareness about the chronic systemic disease. Participants like Mascha Delena use their art to highlight the daily struggles and lack of medical recognition for the condition, which often leaves patients bedbound for years.