In 2025, more 18-year-olds in Haarlem purchased cars compared to 2010, with all transactions involving second-hand vehicles. Data from RDC indicates that Peugeot was the most popular brand among these young buyers, with eleven units sold.
In his weekly column Schermtijd, tech reporter Rutger Otto examines the increasing presence of artificial intelligence in office environments. He argues that while AI can be utilized to automate specific tasks, it should not replace the fundamental essence and expertise of professional roles.
In 2025, the Dutch Supreme Court failed to provide substantive reasoning in 571 out of 976 cases where it ruled against appellants. Legal experts are increasingly critical of this long-standing practice of issuing final rulings without detailed explanation.
Former professional footballer Milan Berck Beelenkamp has transitioned to a career in soil remediation after leaving the professional sports world. The 48-year-old, who famously survived a life-threatening injury during a match, now balances his new profession with a role at the amateur club SV Zandvoort.
Following a bankruptcy and the closure of hundreds of locations in late 2024, the household retail chain Blokker has reopened 56 stores this summer. The comeback has sparked discussion regarding whether the chain can successfully sustain its operations this time around.
Police have discovered a body in the De Bretten nature area in Amsterdam-Sloterdijk and suspect a crime was committed. Forensic teams investigated a tent at the scene, which reportedly belonged to someone living a nomadic lifestyle, and moved it to a research facility for further examination.