Employment agency Randstad reported increased revenue in the second quarter, driven by growth in North American and European markets. CEO Sander van 't Noordende noted that the Dutch market remains stable.
Between mid-August and mid-October 2026, Cyclomedia vehicles will drive through Haarlem to capture 360-degree panoramic street photography. The images, which will have personal identifiers blurred for privacy, will be used by the municipality for urban planning and preparation of city projects.
Longtime friends Jurran and Ibrahim have opened a new Catalan-style vermouth bar called Bar Selona in Haarlem. The establishment aims to bring the atmosphere and culinary inspiration they gathered from their travels in Catalonia to local guests.
Singer and actress April Darby has announced a temporary break from theater work following the premature closure of the Moulin Rouge production due to water damage. She decided to step back after a demanding year to prioritize her physical well-being.
The price increase for owner-occupied homes in the Netherlands slowed down in June compared to previous months, although prices remain high. Meanwhile, an increase in home sales suggests growing activity within the housing market.
The owner of Sandevoerde campsite in Zandvoort is demanding that seasonal campers remove their belongings by August 15th to facilitate the development of 250 luxury chalets. Campers are resisting the move and awaiting a court ruling on a pending appeal, arguing that the developer still lacks the necessary environmental permits for the site.