The price of Brent oil reached its highest level since June 2022 on Wednesday. This increase is attributed to the ongoing geopolitical stalemate in the conflict between the United States and Iran.
US lawmakers questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the financial costs of the conflict with Iran during a House of Representatives budget hearing. While the session was intended to review the Defense Department's budget proposal, the discussion focused heavily on the expenditures associated with the ongoing war.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a one-day ceasefire with Ukraine to coincide with the Russian Victory Day on May 9. The proposal was reportedly discussed during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, who responded positively to the idea.
Café Trouw and coffee bar AX have launched a partnership on Koningstraat in Haarlem to offer a combined service. AX provides specialty coffee in the morning, while Café Trouw takes over in the afternoon and evening with a selection of thirty wines.
Annemarie and Fedor Haaker have closed their nostalgic candy store, Ieteke, in Santpoort-Noord after five years of operation. The owners decided to shut down because the business's turnover no longer justified the amount of effort required to run it. Although the shop is currently closed, the owners suggested that this may not be a permanent goodbye.