Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, from celebrating Palm Sunday mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City. The intervention stopped the head of the Roman Catholic Church in the Middle East from leading the scheduled religious service.
The city of Haarlem is constructing a new public transport hub, Haarlem Spaarnepoort, to improve regional connectivity for the southern Schalkwijk district. In addition to the transport hub, the project involves redesigning local infrastructure to prioritize cyclists, reduce traffic speeds, and integrate new housing. Local residents are participating in a cycling team to help the municipality identify and resolve traffic issues caused by the ongoing construction.
Starting July 1, more than 10,000 tenants in Velsen will face monthly rent increases of tens of euros. The Woningbedrijf Velsen Tenants' Council strongly opposes the hike, citing significant overdue maintenance as a reason to block the increase.
Minister Vincent Karremans of Infrastructure and Water Management expressed his disapproval of climate activists from Extinction Rebellion who occupied a portion of the A12 highway near Utrecht on Saturday. The minister stated he has no understanding of the protest action which blocked the busy stretch of road.
Terrorist groups launched multiple attacks across Mali, targeting military barracks in cities including Bamako, Gao, and Kidal. While the Malian army claims to have regained control of the situation, reports indicate that some fighting continued into the afternoon.
Jetties has been a well-known establishment in Haarlem for over fifteen years, specializing in organic and sustainable food. This article marks the first time the restaurant has been visited and reviewed by the column.