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Gorinchem re-election turnout at 10 percent at 11 am

Gorinchem re-election turnout at 10 percent at 11 am

By 11:00 AM, 10% of eligible voters in Gorinchem had participated in the city's municipal council re-election. The rerun was scheduled after the previous March election results were voided due to suspicions of voter fraud.

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Luilak market on May 22

Luilak market on May 22

The historic Luilakmarkt, the oldest plant and flower market in the Netherlands, will take place in Haarlem on Friday, May 22nd, featuring over 50 vendors along the Raamvest and Raamsingel. Between 4:00 PM and 2:00 AM, visitors can browse nearly a kilometer of stalls and utilize a free boat transport service for large orders.

Verweyhal gets a new future

Verweyhal gets a new future

The Haarlem city council has approved the sale of its share of the Verweyhal national monument to the Raiola heirs to facilitate a full restoration of the historic building. The renovation, set to begin this year, will transform the site at the Grote Markt into a space featuring a shop and a public green roof terrace.

MEPs allowed to be replaced during pregnancy

MEPs allowed to be replaced during pregnancy

The European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved a change to EU electoral law that allows pregnant MEPs to be replaced during their maternity leave. The decision passed with 616 votes in favor and 24 against, ensuring that representatives can maintain their seats while taking time off for childbirth.

Other countries not yet following UAE in exiting oil companies

Other countries not yet following UAE in exiting oil companies

Russia, Kazakhstan, and Iraq have announced they will not follow the United Arab Emirates' decision to exit OPEC and OPEC+. The UAE's departure from the oil-producing organizations was announced on Tuesday, though other member nations have confirmed they intend to remain.

Months-long Grote Houtstraat saga continues: new bicycle parking spaces still too big

Months-long Grote Houtstraat saga continues: new bicycle parking spaces still too big

New bicycle parking spaces on the south side of Haarlem's Grote Houtstraat will be reduced in size by half after they were deemed too large. Alderman Robbert Berkhout announced the change following criticism, noting that the current layout does not align with the intended vision for the public space.