haarlemsdagbladJun 1, 2026, 10:00

Uitgeest faces €200,000 deficit in 2025 accounts: ‘It looks like we have money left, but it’s already allocated’

The municipality of Uitgeest is facing a 200,000 euro deficit in its 2025 annual budget, with similar shortfalls expected for the following year. Officials noted that while it may appear the town has surplus funds, those resources have already been allocated to specific projects. The local government is currently reviewing its spending and future financial plans to address these budgetary challenges.

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Free taillight repair saves Paul a hundred-euro fine

Paul Gill from Wormerveer avoided a 100-euro fine after a neighbor pointed out a broken taillight on his vehicle. Lacking the technical skills to fix it himself, Gill sought assistance for the repair to ensure his car remained road-legal.

NATO asks lawmakers to ease regulations for arms manufacturers

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Armenia rejects Russian suggestion for EU referendum

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Lawyer Knoops given suspended suspension by disciplinary board

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