Portions of the A4 and A10 Zuid highways will be closed this weekend, potentially causing traffic delays for travelers. Despite the closures, access to Amsterdam remains possible for drivers.
The inaugural FIER Haarlem festival will take place this Sunday in the city center, celebrating the historical Siege of Haarlem during the Eighty Years' War. Organized without government subsidies through local business support, the event features street theater and parades with the aim of fostering community connection.
The Municipality of Amsterdam will continue to reimburse travel expenses for final-year students in practical and special secondary education for the upcoming school year. Alderman Sofyan Mbarki stated that the policy aims to prevent absenteeism and ensure students are not restricted in their internship choices due to financial limitations.