Albert Heijn Zandvoort evacuated after fire alarm

An Albert Heijn supermarket in Zandvoort was evacuated on Tuesday morning after a fire alarm was triggered. No injuries were reported during the incident.

An Albert Heijn supermarket in Zandvoort was evacuated on Tuesday morning after a fire alarm was triggered. No injuries were reported during the incident.

The 'Onder de Pannen' initiative in Haarlem encourages residents to rent out spare rooms to individuals facing economic homelessness due to issues like job loss or divorce. Participants receive monthly rent plus a one-time €1,000 bonus from the municipality for a minimum nine-month rental commitment. This program aims to provide temporary housing solutions for people with steady incomes who are struggling in the tight housing market.

Mayor Jos Wienen closed a shop on Generaal Cronjéstraat in Haarlem for three months following an inspection in late May. Authorities discovered over 500 illegal vapes, hard liquor, and an undocumented worker, while a supervisor and a police officer were assaulted during the control.

The controversial documentary series "Nachtkinderen" has been released on Videoland following criticism and a delayed premiere. The production follows young people between the ages of 15 and 25 to explore the normalization of drug use and encourage open dialogue on the subject.

Artist Eric Claus, known for creating the horse and rider sculpture located at the Laan der Nederlanden in Haarlem, has passed away. His work was inspired by the history of the site, which sits atop the remains of one of the region's many former medieval castles.

Starting December 14, the Dutch-Belgian railway company European Sleeper will launch a direct night train service from Breda to Milan. The new route will operate three times per week, offering travelers a direct alternative to existing connections through Zurich or Paris.