In the Dutch province of Zeeland, 173 companies have been cleared from a waiting list to be connected to the power grid. This capacity was made available after two large companies agreed to use the electricity network more flexibly.
Milo Elfers and Mels Dings share how their friendship grew stronger after the tragic loss of a mutual friend to suicide. Their story is part of a series highlighting the significance of social bonds among young adults living in the Haarlem and Amsterdam regions.
The BNNVARA program BOOS will celebrate its tenth anniversary with a special event at AFAS Live in September. Hosted by Tim Hofman, the evening will feature retrospective clips, stories, and discussions with the creators to look back on the show's history.
The Castricum artist collective CAKtwo has secured a permanent location for their artwork, "WATERJUFFER," in the moat of Muiderslot in Muiden. The collective, comprised of Marina Pronk, Berend Wijers, and Fred Boon, has been active in the Castricum area for many years.
A 20-year-old man was seriously injured after falling from a height during an industrial accident at a business park in Schiphol-Rijk on Monday. He was treated at the scene for head injuries and multiple fractures before being transported to the hospital, and the labor inspectorate is now investigating the incident.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) arrested four individuals in North Holland on Wednesday for the illegal trade of veterinary medicines. During the operation, investigators seized a large quantity of prohibited substances.