A new swimming pool. Implementation of the Distribution Act. Vape-free zones. These are Beverwijk’s major plans for the next four years

Title of Haarlem coalition agreement announced: ‘Building a strong Haarlem together’

The political parties PRO, D66, and CDA have announced that Haarlem's new four-year coalition agreement will be titled 'Samen bouwen aan een sterk Haarlem'. This document outlines the city's political agenda and succeeds the previous agreement titled 'Actie!'.

Zero-tolerance zones, extra drop-in centers: Amsterdam wants more measures against nuisance from addicts

Health gap for children in Southeast starts before birth: "Alarming result"

A study by Erasmus MC reveals that infants born in Amsterdam Zuidoost face significantly higher health risks, with stillbirth and low birth weight rates double the national average. Researchers emphasize that these disparities are driven by environmental factors such as poor housing and chronic stress rather than individual maternal characteristics. The findings serve as a call to action for broader social interventions to address health inequalities that begin even before birth.

Fairground operator acquitted of violent incident in Hillegom: 'I was attacked by nuisance youths'

A 64-year-old fairground operator has been acquitted of a suspected stabbing incident that occurred in a Hillegom parking lot. The police judge ruled that there was no concrete evidence to support the charges, noting the case was based on rumors and suspicions.

Von der Leyen also open to flexible EU accession process

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed support for a more dynamic EU accession process for candidate countries. Speaking after the EU-Western Balkans summit, she emphasized the importance of rewarding reform efforts with deeper integration into the European Union.