State Secretary Sandra Palmen denied allegations that the Dutch government intentionally withheld documents from parents affected by the childcare allowance scandal. During a parliamentary debate, she maintained that the government is being fully transparent and following legal requirements in its recovery efforts.
Small cultural institutions in Haarlem with fewer than three full-time employees can apply for a subsidy of up to €30,000 starting April 30, 2026. The city has allocated €500,000 for investments in equipment and facilities to improve accessibility and ensure these venues are future-proof.
Three churches in the Velsen area, including congregations in IJmuiden and Driehuis, collaborated to collect hundreds of boxes of relief supplies for Ukraine last weekend. The joint effort aimed to provide much-needed support for those affected by the ongoing war.
The Brabantse Delta water board has banned water extraction from streams and ditches in parts of Central and West Brabant due to ongoing drought. This ban, which took effect on Thursday morning across seven drainage areas, was implemented following a significant drop in water levels.
Lennert Böhmer, the new group chairman of CDA Haarlem, aims to revitalize the party by making it more outward-looking and dynamic. He is currently involved in negotiations with PRO and D66 to form a new coalition agreement following the recent elections.
Timo Roeke from Vogelbescherming Nederland explains why birds frequently collide with glass windows and provides advice on how to prevent these often-fatal accidents. The guidance aims to help homeowners reduce bird mortality caused by reflections and transparent surfaces.