After 35 years, 75-year-old Fred Man is moving out of his home, a national monument and former orphanage located in Zaandam. Man expressed a deep emotional connection to the historic building on the Zaan, where he has lived since the late 1980s.
Food enthusiast Nanja Pol visits the Botermarkt in Haarlem to explore local culinary offerings. During her trip, she focuses on sourcing organic ingredients for a morning breakfast.
The municipality of Haarlem is offering a variety of low-cost and free summer activities for children, including sports, creative workshops, and theater events. Families can utilize the local holiday calendar and the HaarlemPas to access programs such as Stuif Stuif and other recreational opportunities throughout the summer break.
The Dutch cabinet has reached an agreement with municipalities to allow permanent residents of holiday parks to remain in their homes. Additionally, the government is developing new regulations to facilitate the transition of these holiday parks into residential areas.
Dutch Minister Hans Vijlbrief suggests that meat prices may increase slightly starting in June 2028 due to an upcoming ban on temporary employment agencies in the meat sector. He defends the policy as a necessary measure to improve the working conditions of employees in the industry.
Ajax midfielder Branco van den Boomen is leaving the club on a free transfer to join the French side Angers. The 30-year-old player will continue his career in France after his departure from the Amsterdam-based team.