Former senior official Hanneke Schipper-Spanninga testified that the implementation of a curfew was first considered in September 2020 due to difficulties in enforcing coronavirus regulations within student housing. The measure was discussed as a response to widespread non-compliance in these living environments.
Food enthusiast Nanja Pol visits the Botermarkt in Haarlem to explore local culinary offerings. During her trip, she focuses on sourcing organic ingredients for a morning breakfast.
The municipality of Haarlem is offering a variety of low-cost and free summer activities for children, including sports, creative workshops, and theater events. Families can utilize the local holiday calendar and the HaarlemPas to access programs such as Stuif Stuif and other recreational opportunities throughout the summer break.
Residents of Bergen, Uitgeest, Castricum, and Heiloo have significantly improved their waste management, reducing residual waste to less than 100 kilograms per person in 2025. This figure represents a reduction of more than half compared to the amount of waste generated five years ago.
Marc-André ter Stegen is set to join Ajax on a loan deal from FC Barcelona. The 34-year-old German goalkeeper is moving to the Amsterdam-based club following eleven years in Spain.
The Dutch cabinet has decided that all students will be entitled to a mandatory internship allowance in the future. However, the government has not set a minimum amount, allowing for significant variations in the compensation students receive.