Swedish company Oatly has partnered with farmers in the Dutch province of Zeeland to source oats for its plant-based dairy alternatives. This collaboration creates a significant new market for local arable farmers, who are expected to supply thousands of tons of oats annually for the company's large-scale oat milk production.
The British postal regulator has launched a new investigation into Royal Mail following persistent delivery delays. Data from the past year shows that nearly a quarter of first-class letters did not arrive on time.
June 2nd marks Heat Action Day, an initiative by the International Red Cross to raise awareness about the life-threatening risks of extreme heat. In the Netherlands, safety regions are providing guidance on how to stay safe, with a particular focus on runners and organizers of upcoming athletic events.
A judge in Arnhem has ruled that the book "Het waren toch mijn ouders," written by a victim of a sexual abuse case in Apeldoorn, can be published this Thursday. The court rejected a requested publication ban and a demand to inspect the manuscript prior to its release.
The first two of nearly fifty Palestinians from Gaza with study or work visas are currently traveling to the Netherlands. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed their departure, though the timeline for when the rest of the group can leave remains unclear.
Former D66 leader Meryem Çimen and Bas van Leeuwen have been selected as the new D66 aldermen for Haarlem's incoming city government in June. The local D66 council members described the appointments as strong and accessible choices that will contribute to an inclusive city.