The first international summit for countries aiming to phase out fossil fuels concluded with a positive atmosphere but without any concrete new plans. Organizers highlighted that the event's most significant achievement was the successful establishment of the conference itself.
Small cultural institutions in Haarlem with fewer than three full-time employees can apply for a subsidy of up to €30,000 starting April 30, 2026. The city has allocated €500,000 for investments in equipment and facilities to improve accessibility and ensure these venues are future-proof.
Firefighters are focusing on underground "hotspots" at a wildfire on the military training ground in 't Harde to prevent wind-driven reignition. Personnel are currently deployed to monitor and cool these warm areas to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.
Greenpeace activists disrupted the annual shareholders' meeting of JBS, the world's largest meat processor, near Schiphol on Thursday. The protest caused attendees to flee the meeting room as activists entered the venue.
Three churches in the Velsen area, including congregations in IJmuiden and Driehuis, collaborated to collect hundreds of boxes of relief supplies for Ukraine last weekend. The joint effort aimed to provide much-needed support for those affected by the ongoing war.
The Brabantse Delta water board has banned water extraction from streams and ditches in parts of Central and West Brabant due to ongoing drought. This ban, which took effect on Thursday morning across seven drainage areas, was implemented following a significant drop in water levels.