Bicycle thefts in Castricum increased by 6.9 percent according to recent data from the Central Bureau of Statistics. Reported thefts rose from 145 in 2024 to 155 in 2025, leading to a higher risk for residents.
Dutch consumer spending increased by 0.9% in March compared to the previous year, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This growth follows consecutive declines in January and February, signaling a shift in consumer behavior.
The exhibition 'A Travelogue for the Eye' by Frank Visser and Mirjam Bleeker is scheduled to open at Kunst Centrum Haarlem on Friday, May 22. The show features a collection of works presented by the two artists in the city of Haarlem.
Experts warn that the Netherlands and Europe are heading toward a period of stagflation, characterized by a stagnant economy and rising prices. This economic scenario could result in a significant loss of purchasing power and jobs, despite efforts by ECB President Christine Lagarde to downplay the concerns.
Founders of 'Dialoog weet raad' are presenting a collection of insights from citizen dialogues to the Castricum city council to encourage more public involvement in policy-making. They argue that listening to residents is essential for bridging the gap between politics and the community during times of crisis.
Tuberculosis cases in the Netherlands have reached their highest level in ten years, according to health officials from GGD Regio Utrecht. Director Marc Sprenger is raising awareness about the resurgence of the deadly disease, which many believed had been eradicated in the country.