A visitor to a cemetery in Uitgeest was alarmed to find parts of his mother's grave missing on Mother's Day, fearing the site had been cleared. The municipality later clarified that the materials were temporarily removed for maintenance but apologized for failing to notify the family beforehand.
Odido refused to pay a ransom following a major cyberattack in February that exposed the personal data of 6.39 million customers. Chief Commercial Officer Tisha van Lammeren stated that the decision was a matter of principle, marking one of the largest data breaches in the history of the Netherlands.
The annual Luilakmarkt is returning to Haarlem, featuring a kilometer-long market dedicated to flowers and plants along the Raamvest and Raamsingel. On Friday evening, residents and visitors can browse a wide variety of greenery, including lavender, geraniums, and olive trees.
The historic Houtvaart outdoor swimming pool will begin its season on Ascension Day with an early morning "dew swimming" event. From 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM, visitors can enjoy the water for a special entry fee of 2.50 euros.
Wingtech is seeking 8 billion dollars in damages from the Dutch State following a government intervention involving its subsidiary, Nexperia, in October. Current assessments suggest the legal claim has a low probability of success based on available information.