Seventeen-year-old Yara den Haan is running for a seat on the Heemskerk municipal council as a candidate for the Hart voor Heemskerk party. Despite being too young to vote herself, she aims to become the town's youngest council member and generate more political interest among her peers.
A 24-year-old man from Heemstede admitted in a Haarlem court to his involvement in a Marketplace fraud scheme that cost victims thousands of euros. The suspect, whose activities were linked to Heemstede and Hoofddorp, expressed deep regret and apologized for his past actions during the legal proceedings.
This episode of the Politiek Dichtbij podcast addresses listener questions during the Dutch parliamentary recess. The discussion explores topics including financial connections to Extinction Rebellion, secret funding streams, and the techniques behind writing effective news headlines.
A delivery van was destroyed by fire on Bergerslaan in Beverwijk during the night from Thursday to Friday. The intense flames also spread to a nearby parked car, causing significant damage.
Dutch retailers saw a significant increase in turnover in March compared to the previous year, according to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Despite concerns that conflict in the Middle East would lead to a decline in sales, consumer spending remained strong, particularly in the furniture sector.
Donald Trump has removed import duties on Scotch whisky following a dinner with King Charles and Queen Camilla on Thursday. The President-elect stated that the royal couple influenced his decision without needing to make a formal request.