The Buurtcamping Beverwijk event will take place on July 3, 4, and 5 at the Willem Alexanderplantsoen to help residents get to know each other. The program includes a variety of activities such as a barbecue, sports clinics, live music by the campfire, and various children's entertainment.
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.
Residents of Amsterdam and Weesp are advised to renew their passports and ID cards early, as more than 120,000 documents will expire this year. Applying in advance will help avoid long waiting times for new travel documents.
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.