Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday to begin a high-level summit. The two leaders are scheduled to discuss several international issues, including trade, Iran, and Taiwan.
A narrow majority of the Haarlem City Council supports plans to green and narrow the Kleine Houtweg but has rejected a proposed 180-degree U-turn on the Kamperlaan. Council members labeled the U-turn dangerous, likely forcing Alderman Robbert Berkhout to remove that specific element from the infrastructure project.
Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem has been appointed as the national chairman of the Taskforce for Existing Applications of Steel Slag. In this new role, announced by State Secretary Annet Bertram, Wienen will be responsible for sharing knowledge and overseeing the practical applications of steel slag.
The municipality of Velsen is inviting 7,000 residents to participate in its large biennial survey to gather feedback on local matters. The poll addresses various topics, including car accessibility and the quality of greenery in local neighborhoods.
Dutch telecommunications provider Ziggo is increasing its monthly subscription rates by 2.50 euros starting July 1st due to the addition of ESPN sports channels. A reader has contacted an ombudsman to inquire whether the company is legally allowed to raise prices in this manner.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that the Ukrainian capital is under a major Russian attack involving drones and ballistic missiles. The mayor announced the strikes on Telegram as the city faced the aerial assault.