Residents and volunteers are criticizing Rijkswaterstaat for 'serious negligence' after broken locks in IJmuiden left the lock island inaccessible for several days. The issues come four years after the completion of the new sea lock, prompting concerns over maintenance and management by the water authority.
Budget clothing retailer Primark is permanently lowering prices on hundreds of popular items to maintain its competitive edge. This move is intended to challenge rising competitors like SHEIN and Temu and regain consumer interest.
A partial solar eclipse is expected to be visible over Haarlem on Wednesday, August 12. Residents will be able to observe the phenomenon, which will appear as if a portion of the sun is missing.
During the opening weekend of WorldPride in Amsterdam, over seventy reports of discrimination were filed with the RITA Community foundation. Many victims were harassed while traveling to and from event locations like the Pride Walk and Milkshake Festival, though incidents were also reported at train stations across the Netherlands.
Rijkswaterstaat is actively enforcing a truck ban on the Merwedebrug starting Saturday, July 18. This measure was implemented after inspections revealed that the bridge's steel arch structure has weakened.
The municipal council of Haarlem has expressed its support and condolences to the victims of an attack during a Pride event in Berlin. The city officials reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring Haarlem remains a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for the LHBTIQA+ community.