The largest party in Beverwijk, Samen Lokaal, is being excluded from coalition-building efforts due to a lack of trust from other major political parties following years of administrative unrest. In response to this exclusion, former alderman Jaqueline Dorenbos has resigned from the PvdA after forty years of membership.
Saudi Aramco reported increased profits for the first quarter as high oil prices, driven by the conflict in Iran, offset operational challenges. Despite the financial gain, the company's exports have been disrupted by the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz to oil tankers.
A cyclist was seriously injured in a suspected single-vehicle accident on the Leidsevaart in Bennebroek during the night from Saturday to Sunday. Emergency services attended to the victim at the scene following the incident.
This article explores the history and architectural features of the Torensluis bridge, explaining its unusual width and the large square marked on the ground. It is featured as part of a weekly news roundup that covers liberation festivals and other local events.
A mobile toilet caught fire on Saturday evening at a construction site on Hoflaan in Beverwijk. Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident after flames rose high from the site.
A homeowner in Amsterdam's city center must remove a roof terrace and external staircase by June 2026 or face a 10,000 euro fine. A judge rejected the owner's claim that a building permit from 1896 authorized the structure, noting that the terrace only appeared on aerial photos around 2012. The court ruled that enforcing regulations against unauthorized structures serves the public interest.