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.
Thrift store Woord & Daad and the Open Koffiehuis coffee bar in Haarlem are seeking to increase their visibility among local residents. These organizations serve as community hubs where people from diverse backgrounds can connect and gain valuable work experience.
Field hockey clubs Pinoké and Amsterdam are preparing for the start of the Hoofdklasse play-offs for the Dutch national title. Pinoké qualified in third place after a strong season, while defending champions Amsterdam secured their spot on the final matchday and will face league leaders Oranje-Rood. Both coaches expressed readiness for the postseason, noting the high expectations for their teams as the competition begins.
A car crashed into a ditch along the A5 motorway near Lijnden on Wednesday evening. The driver was rescued by the fire department using a ladder after she managed to climb onto the vehicle's hood following the accident.
A parked delivery van caught fire and was destroyed on Wednesday evening on the Kruiswaal in Zwanenburg. The cause of the blaze has not yet been specified.
Proxy voting in Amsterdam is most common in districts with low turnout, such as Nieuw-West, Noord, and Zuidoost, where it is often used by migrant communities. While the system faces scrutiny due to its susceptibility to fraud, experts and local politicians warn that stricter regulations could further decrease political participation. Currently, proxy votes account for approximately 10% of the total vote count both in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands.