The Zuidersluis and Kleine Sluis in IJmuiden have returned to service following repairs to a defective gearbox and a sensor. The reopening resolves traffic restrictions on the Sluizenroute that had been in effect since May 23.
The municipality of Haarlem processed 65 permit applications last week, with 64 specifically for Haarlem and one for Spaarndam. These reports primarily involve construction and development projects, allowing residents to track planned activities in their local neighborhoods.
The Dutch government has released plans for offshore wind energy landing sites, targeting regions such as IJmond and the Kop van Noord-Holland for new infrastructure. While landing at Egmond is more cost-effective, it conflicts with sand extraction activities, leading to a preferred route near Julianadorp. These plans for new high-voltage and converter stations are now available for public inspection.
Musician P.J.M. Bond will perform at De Oerkap and Parksessies, promoting a new album recorded with a focus on spontaneity and live takes. Bond views his raw musical approach as a deliberate protest against AI-generated music and large-scale commercial concerts.
Nick de Graaf of HBC finished the 2025-2026 football season as the regional top scorer with 19 goals. He secured the title after his closest rivals, Nigel Compter and Kaya Lima, failed to overtake him in the final weekend of competition.