Crowds across Iran held processions to commemorate Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in his Tehran home by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on February 28. The strikes also claimed the lives of several family members and high-ranking military officials.
Starting March 1, 2027, paid parking will be implemented across the entire Ter Kleefkwartier neighborhood in Haarlem to manage high parking demand. The initiative is part of a broader city council plan to expand parking zones and build four new garages to improve street safety and accessibility.
Following an intervention by the Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa), two online gambling sites have removed betting options on own goals. The regulator prohibited these types of bets due to their high susceptibility to match-fixing and manipulation.
Mayor Falgun Binnendijk presented seven royal honors to residents of Heemstede during the annual King's Day decorations ceremony on Friday. Six individuals were decorated for their contributions to society, while one resident was specifically appointed as a Knight.
Residents of Beverwijk attended information sessions at the city hall to discuss upcoming changes to local waste separation policies. The meetings addressed community concerns regarding the introduction of new waste bins, underground containers, and potential cost increases.
Emergency services launched a large-scale search operation on Friday for a person reported to be in the water at Toolenburgerplas in Hoofddorp. A helicopter and numerous rescue teams were deployed to the scene to assist in the search efforts.