The municipality of Velsen incorrectly reported a phone outage of over 25 days instead of just three due to a calculation error in an Excel file. Telecom provider Vodafone flagged the mistake after noticing the discrepancy in the data.
The Saturday market at the Grote Markt in Haarlem will be relocated to Zijlstraat, Nieuwe Groenmarkt, and Krocht on August 1 and 15, 2026. This temporary move is necessary to accommodate the Haarlem Culinair and Haarlem Live events taking place on the Grote Markt.
As the Netherlands faces a looming shortage of dentists, experts are highlighting the importance of maintaining dental health through proper oral care and diet. Dietitian Sanne Mouha and dentist Vincent Koningsveld explain which foods to avoid and which ones can help protect teeth to minimize the need for dental visits.
During a court hearing in Alkmaar, the sisters of a woman murdered in Hoofddorp on April 15 were unexpectedly confronted with graphic details regarding her death. The public prosecutor has issued a formal apology to the victims' relatives for the distress caused by this disclosure.
Prince Bernhard of Orange is selling all of his real estate holdings and business interests, including hundreds of properties in Amsterdam, to his business partners. The Prince stated that he intends to shift his focus toward new ventures in artificial intelligence after facing years of scrutiny regarding his property management practices.
The Russian economy is facing significant strain due to the high costs of the war in Ukraine and frequent drone attacks on critical infrastructure. Despite a widening budget deficit and internal turmoil, the country's economic system has not yet collapsed.