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Holidaymakers unable to access campsite for weeks as owner closes site

Holidaymakers at the Sandevoerde campsite in Zandvoort have been locked out for weeks due to an ongoing conflict with the owner, who plans to replace current mobile homes with luxury chalets. While guests argue that a recent court ruling allows the park to stay open, the owner has kept the gates closed, leaving many visitors from Amsterdam without access to their property. A new court case will soon determine whether the campers can return to the site for the current season.

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VVD youth propose bold plan: abolish state pension and overhaul mortgage interest deduction

The JOVD, the youth wing of the Dutch VVD party, has proposed a new political program that includes the gradual abolition of the state pension (AOW). The group also calls for ending the mortgage interest deduction, which has traditionally been a core policy of the main VVD party.

Tobacco industry dives into legal cannabis. What can we expect? ‘They will focus on health benefits’

The parent company of Marlboro has joined the Dutch legal cannabis experiment by purchasing a large greenhouse in Hellevoetsluis. Experts anticipate that the tobacco industry will utilize its lobbying experience to market cannabis by focusing on potential health benefits. This move raises questions about whether the industry will replicate the controversial promotional strategies used for tobacco products.

Trump with 'Make Holland win again' slogan on Café Scheiwijck facade: 'Every goal sparks a run on the tap'

Café Scheiwijck in Beverwijk has decorated its facade with an image of Donald Trump and the slogan 'Make Holland win again' for the upcoming Dutch national football team matches. Owner Taylor van Marrelo is preparing the pub for fans to gather and watch every game together.

Uncertainty over: Castricum coastal bus to keep running after extra council support

The free coastal bus service in Castricum will continue to operate this summer after receiving additional support from the local council. The bus will run daily between the Castricum railway station and the beach at Castricum aan Zee from July 4 through August 30.

'Why does it always have to be here?' Concerns and calls for protest over proposed asylum center de Tiltenberg in Vogelenzang

Residents of Vogelenzang have launched a petition with over 600 signatures to protest the planned opening of an asylum seeker reception center at the Tiltenberg estate. The local village council expressed concerns over the decision, questioning why their community is repeatedly selected for such facilities.