Dutch employees will receive their annual holiday pay at the end of May, with part-time and minimum wage workers set to see a significant increase. According to calculations by HR service provider ADP, these specific groups can expect hundreds of euros more than in previous years.
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.
The new season of the reality series 'Het Jachtseizoen: Most Wanted' features celebrities attempting to evade capture across the Netherlands. This season's participants include residents from Amsterdam who must hide and run to avoid being caught by the hunters.
Israel has reportedly refused to unload a shipment of grain suspected to have been stolen from occupied Ukrainian territories by Russia. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andri Sybiha welcomed the decision, which was reported by multiple Israeli media outlets citing government and industry sources.
A 17-year-old from Amsterdam has been arrested for defrauding at least six elderly people using a sophisticated bank impersonation scam across several Dutch cities. The suspect allegedly stole bank cards and jewelry from victims aged 71 to 97 after posing as a bank employee or police officer.
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.