The mayor and aldermen of Haarlem have received a salary increase this month. Their pay rise aligns with the new wage adjustments recently granted to civil servants in the Netherlands.
Caregivers in the Netherlands are facing an increased workload during the summer holiday period. As professional care staff take leave, family members must take over additional responsibilities to ensure that necessary tasks are completed.
Eight pets have been reported missing in Haarlem over the past week. Owners are asking the public for help in locating animals including Diva, Billy, and Bennie.
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema announced that additional security measures will be implemented at Pride Amsterdam if necessary following a recent attack in Berlin. The decision aims to ensure the safety of the event attendees.
While the Westergasfabriek is well-known to locals, the former Zuidergasfabriek in the Amstelkwartier remains a less famous industrial site in Amsterdam. A prominent tower still stands today as a reminder of the historical gas production that once took place in that part of the city.
Galerie Ron Mandos in Amsterdam is hosting the 'Best of Graduates 2026' exhibition, featuring works from 26 newly graduated artists from across the Netherlands. The event aims to provide a professional platform for emerging talent to showcase their work and take their first steps into the art market.