The Sportdorp event will be held on the Dorpsweide in Wijk aan Zee on Sunday, May 17, starting at 11:00 AM. The event offers a variety of free sports activities and demonstrations suitable for all ages.
Roadworks scheduled in Haarlem from May 11 to May 18 will result in partial closures of several streets, including Kinderhuissingel and Parklaan. Commuters are advised to prepare for disruptions across the city center and its surrounding areas.
A doctor describes a rare medical consultation where a young man was accompanied by his mother to discuss concerns regarding sexual health and potential STIs. The physician noted that while parents rarely join appointments involving such personal matters, he valued the mother's participation in the conversation.
The Dutch political parties D66, VVD, and CDA are facing renewed pressure over their agreement to leave the mortgage interest deduction unchanged. A forthcoming report suggests that maintaining the current policy could result in a multi-billion euro budget deficit for the government.
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) reported 15 cases of murder or manslaughter with female victims in its 2025 annual report, a decrease from 24 cases in 2024. This marks the second time the organization has specifically included statistics on femicide in its yearly findings.
The Dutch government is preparing emergency legislation to crack down on the Russian shadow fleet in the North Sea. The new laws, expected by summer, will grant authorities the power to seize vessels carrying sanctioned Russian oil in extreme cases following reports of suspicious activity.