A section of Hagelingerweg in Santpoort-Noord will be closed for resurfacing on Monday, May 4. The road will be inaccessible between Dekamarkt and café De Wildeman from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM while a new asphalt layer is applied.
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.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appealed the International Criminal Court's decision to prosecute him for alleged crimes against humanity. Following his arrest in early 2025, Duterte is currently being held in a special detention facility in Scheveningen, Netherlands.
The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee is investigating whether a military exercise at the 't Harde training ground caused a large wildfire on the Veluwe. While on-site research cannot begin until the fire is extinguished, officials have started interviewing involved parties to determine the cause.
The national recommended price for a liter of Euro95 gasoline in the Netherlands has reached a record high, exceeding 2.60 euros for the first time. According to the consumer collective UnitedConsumers, the price rose by 1.5 cents to a new peak of 2.603 euros.
Several historic mills in Uitgeest and Akersloot, including De Kat and De Oude Knegt, will be open to the public for National Mill Day 2026. Visitors can tour the various sites and observe the sails in motion, provided there is sufficient wind.