On March 18, residents of Haarlem will be able to vote in the municipal elections at 88 polling stations across the city. According to data from the Open State Foundation, this is an increase of one location compared to the national elections held last October.
Kim Lammers reflects on the psychological toll of a losing season as sports leagues conclude their championship and relegation battles. The article examines whether the pressure of a national title final differs from the stress of fighting to avoid demotion.
Cartoonist Paul Kusters publishes his daily comic strip Toos & Henk from Monday to Saturday, offering a unique perspective on current events.
The municipality of Velsen has commissioned an external research agency to investigate why waiting times for Social Support Act (Wmo) services continue to increase. Despite previous efforts, the local government has been unable to resolve backlogs and currently lacks a clear explanation for the growing delays.
The A9 highway in the IJmond region will experience significant traffic disruptions for the next month due to lane reductions. Rijkswaterstaat expects delays of up to an hour and urges motorists to work from home to avoid the bottleneck.
High fuel prices are driving a new trend in the Netherlands as car owners increasingly turn to older, affordable used electric vehicles. Despite concerns over battery life, owners report low maintenance costs and significant savings compared to traditional internal combustion engine cars.