The Netherlands is donating twenty surplus prison buses to Ukraine to support its prison system during the ongoing war with Russia. State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen recently delivered the first four vehicles in Lviv.
Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli military strikes on Lebanon. Tehran stated that the attacks represent a serious violation of a recent agreement between Iran and the United States.
Kim van Goethem, a council member in Haarlemmermeer, discusses the challenge of balancing her political work with a job at the municipality of Haarlem and a family of two young children. She credits the support of her husband and family for her ability to manage these multiple responsibilities effectively.
Bilboa is a new tapas restaurant located at the Oude Groenmarkt in Haarlem that focuses on authentic Spanish flavors and traditional dishes. The establishment offers a wide selection of menu items, including jamón ibérico and salty mussels, to provide guests with a genuine tapas experience.
Max and Zeger, the founders of the Alkmaar-based company Aard’g, specialize in producing traditional kombucha that prioritizes gut health. Their small-scale production process focuses on preserving beneficial bacteria through fermentation, distinguishing their product from mass-market versions.
Originally founded in the Netherlands in 1993, the discount retailer Action is rapidly expanding across Europe and currently operates 3,396 stores. The chain is now seeing significant success in Spain, where it maintains the same products and low pricing strategy used in its home market.