Friedrich Merz has been re-elected as the chairman of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) after securing 91 percent of the vote at the party's congress. This result confirms his continued leadership, following previous election support levels of 94.6 percent in 2022 and 90 percent in 2024.
Jessie, a resident of Haarlem, has transformed her 50-square-meter apartment into an indoor jungle filled with over 300 houseplants. Her extensive collection began with a single cutting years ago and grew significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Jessie now sharing her plant-care tips with thousands of followers on Instagram.
Twelve pets were reported missing in Haarlem over the past week. Owners are asking the public for assistance in locating animals such as Iep, Ziggy, and Merlot.
Fire stations across the Netherlands are experiencing a wave of burglaries, with the latest incident occurring in Rijpwetering this weekend. Officials warn that these criminal acts are dangerous and directly threaten public safety.
Care home De Heemhaven in Heemstede is organizing a special 'summer week' with activities like a rollator car wash to help residents combat loneliness during the summer holiday period. As many family members are away on vacation, staff aim to provide extra entertainment and humor to keep residents engaged and smiling.
A large fire broke out on Sunday morning at a nomadic site on the Westpoortweg in Amsterdam's Western Docklands. The incident resulted in the destruction of seven caravans.