Municipality to take over tasks of defunct drug user foundation Mainline

Is the leniency for Inez Weski fair when others faced the full brunt?

Haarlem children, let's play! City doubles playground equipment at 29 locations

The municipality of Haarlem will begin major maintenance on 29 playgrounds this autumn, doubling the number of play equipment items from 64 to 128 over the next 18 months. In addition to the new equipment, the project includes planting sixty trees and adding natural ground surfaces to enhance the play areas.

More teens suffer skin issues due to excessive and improper skincare use

Dermatologists in the Netherlands report a significant increase in skin problems among teenagers and young adults due to the excessive and incorrect use of skincare products promoted on social media. A study from Alrijne Hospital indicates that almost all Dutch skin specialists are encountering patients with issues such as irritation and rashes caused by complex routines.

Berendsen: EU team could negotiate between Ukraine and Russia

EU Foreign Ministers agreed during a meeting in Cyprus that a representative or team should represent European interests in potential peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen emphasized that while no specific individuals have been named yet, the EU must secure a seat at any future negotiating table. This approach aims to ensure that European strategic concerns are directly addressed in a diplomatic resolution.

More social housing for regular seekers in Zuid-Kennemerland and IJmond, share of urgent seekers lower than in rest of country

In the Zuid-Kennemerland and IJmond regions, a larger proportion of social housing is being allocated to regular house hunters compared to other parts of the Netherlands. According to the 2025 Housing Distribution Trend Monitor, waiting times have remained stable and the share of homes assigned to emergency seekers is lower than the national average.