Director of Lisse flower seed company suspected of sexual assault, prosecution demands community service. 'The suspect only thought of his own desires'

From Haarlem to the sun by train: how to travel to these summer destinations

More travelers are choosing to take the train from Haarlem to sunny European destinations this summer to avoid airport queues and luggage restrictions. The article highlights how convenient rail routes make it easy to reach countries like France, Spain, and Italy directly from the city.

Investigation into toxic work culture at UWV following reports from young doctors in Amsterdam

Fewer people buying homes in their own municipality and moving further away

The share of homebuyers purchasing a property within their own municipality is decreasing as rising prices force them to look elsewhere. This trend is particularly evident in the western part of the Netherlands, where buyers are moving further away on average than they did a decade ago.

CBS: Slightly fewer Dutch people volunteering

According to a CBS study of nearly 8,000 people, approximately half of the Dutch population participated in volunteer work in 2025. While participation levels are comparable to pre-pandemic 2019 figures, they represent a slight decrease compared to 2023 and 2024.

Alderman refuses to use ferrets against rats: "Less animal-friendly"

Amsterdam Alderman Alexander Scholtes has rejected a proposal to use ferrets for rat control, citing animal welfare concerns and high implementation costs. The city will continue to prioritize prevention and the use of snap traps, as official data shows that rat nuisance reports have remained relatively stable in recent years.