The Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office announced during a preliminary court hearing in Zwolle that they can prove eighteen deaths were caused by substances sold through the website Funcaps. Three suspects are currently facing charges in connection with the distribution of these lethal products.
The city of Haarlem will host the 'Week van het Stationsgebied' from June 29 to July 3, 2026, to gather public input on the redevelopment of its station area. The project includes plans for a new bus station, additional bicycle parking, and new housing to improve the area's flow and livability. Feedback from the sessions will help shape the final project requirements, with construction slated to start in 2028.
Haarlem has reopened and expanded its priority housing scheme for healthcare, education, and childcare professionals to combat regional staff shortages caused by high housing costs. The city, in partnership with housing corporations, will now allocate up to 100 rental properties per year to eligible workers in these essential sectors.
Oil prices dropped on Thursday morning following a new agreement signed between the United States and Iran. Brent crude, the benchmark for Middle Eastern oil, decreased in value by more than 2 percent.
This week, 26 young storks from 18 nests across Amsterdam were fitted with identification rings to help track their migration routes and lifespan. These bands provide researchers with essential data on the birds' age and geographic movements over time.
Feyenoord Women has completed a notable transfer by signing attacker Ilayah Dostmohamed from their rivals, Ajax. This move represents a significant transition between the two major Dutch clubs.