Despite cold temperatures and rainy weather during the Ascension Day weekend, campsites in the region report being nearly fully booked. Even with the mercury failing to rise above 15 degrees Celsius, campers have not been discouraged from their holiday plans.
The organization Gezondheid op 1 is filing a lawsuit against the Dutch State over custom agreements with Tata Steel, alleging that health and environmental protections are insufficient. Director Antoinette Verbrugge claims the government is making irreversible decisions without properly assessing their impact on the public.
Many Gall & Gall liquor stores across the Netherlands are closed today as employees strike over stalled collective labor agreement negotiations. The FNV union organized the walkout, criticizing parent company Ahold Delhaize for offering what they consider an insulting wage increase despite high corporate profits and executive bonuses.
A car was destroyed by fire on the Boterplein in Haarlem during the night of Thursday to Friday. Police are investigating the incident as a possible case of arson after discovering boxes of matches at the scene.
Traffic in Noord-Holland started quietly during the morning rush hour on Friday, May 15. Authorities reported that vehicles were moving smoothly without any major delays.