haarlemsdagbladMay 22, 2026, 17:54

Castricum council critical of treatment of D66 alderman candidate Hordijk. Informateur denies conflict of interest allegations

The Castricum municipal council has criticized the treatment of former D66 alderman candidate Erik Hordijk during recent coalition negotiations. Informateur Gido Oude Kotte denied that Hordijk was accused of a conflict of interest, despite the candidate feeling forced to withdraw his candidacy a month ago.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Fear of wolves grips Drenthe: I fear for my children and for myself

Mayors in Drenthe have issued an urgent plea to the Dutch government to manage the growing wolf population, citing increased fear among residents and safety concerns in residential areas. The officials propose limiting wolves to specific nature reserves and implementing active management, including potential culling, to protect citizens and their communities.

Prime Minister Jetten wants to give opposition final offer by Tuesday at the latest: 'Chances of reaching an agreement'

Prime Minister Rob Jetten aims to present a final offer for a tax plan deal to opposition parties by Tuesday to secure parliamentary majorities. While progress has been made with center parties like ChristenUnie and 50Plus, negotiations remain difficult with right-wing groups over demands related to asylum, nitrogen, and social issues.

Municipality allocates over half a million euros again to help sports clubs

The Amsterdam municipality has committed 525,000 euros to support local sports clubs facing challenges like volunteer shortages and rising costs. The funding enables organizations to hire professional staff and strengthen their operations, with new options available for multi-year support to ensure long-term sustainability.

Will Gidi Markuszower of all people save the cabinet?

The Dutch government is facing intense political pressure as it struggles to finalize a tax deal while managing complex conflicts with the agricultural sector. Reporters are exploring potential legislative solutions involving alternative party alliances, including figures like Gidi Markuszower, to help resolve the ongoing cabinet deadlock.

DigiD target of DDoS attack: some services briefly unavailable

The Dutch digital identity system DigiD faced a temporary outage following a DDoS attack that disrupted access for tens of thousands of users. Logius confirmed the system is back online and emphasized that no personal data was stolen during the incident.