Russia has announced a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for May 8 and 9 to commemorate Victory Day. The announcement follows a proposal for a truce made by President Vladimir Putin during a recent phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump.
In his weekly column, climate reporter Jeroen Kraan reflects on the role of the Netherlands in the global climate crisis. Despite the country's relatively small share of worldwide CO2 emissions, he explores the motivations behind the significant efforts being made to achieve national sustainability.
The project to build six Skaeve Huse in Velserbroek has been delayed by at least six months. The municipality of Velsen is currently investigating requests from local residents to reposition the dwellings to make them less visible.
In the village of Uitgeest, Alderman Jan Schouten is stepping down from his position to join the municipal council. He is being succeeded by Simon Twaalfhoven-Bakkum, with both individuals expressing a strong commitment to the local community.
Anja Schoots, the former conrector of the Coornhert Lyceum in Haarlem, has been appointed as the new rector of the Damstede Lyceum in Amsterdam. Her departure marks the final exit of all key figures involved in the recent crisis of confidence at the Haarlem school.
A large wildfire in southern France has destroyed over 930 hectares of land since Saturday evening. Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to the Pyrénées-Orientales department to combat the blaze.