A large missile attack targeted energy infrastructure in the Russian region of Belgorod, according to local authorities and the Interfax news agency. The city of Belgorod, situated near the Ukrainian border, was among the locations damaged in the strike.
The Bloemendaal municipal council has approved the construction of six new apartments at Rijksstraatweg 18 in Bennebroek, replacing a site previously intended for retail space. The project aims to provide housing for starters and the middle-income segment, though it notably includes no units for social rental.
Twenty-four-year-old Dutch activist Cerisa van Kesteren has returned to the Netherlands after being intercepted and detained while participating in a flotilla to Gaza. She reports being physically abused and humiliated during her detention, which included being forced to kneel with her hands bound for eight hours.
The number of self-employed workers in the Netherlands, particularly in the healthcare and construction sectors, saw a slight increase during the first quarter of the year. This growth persists despite the Dutch Tax Authority's implementation of stricter controls aimed at curbing false self-employment.
A large majority of residents in Haarlem are opposing the planned renovation of the Kleine Houtweg, according to a survey by Haarlems Dagblad. Critics argue that merging bicycle and car lanes to increase greenery is unnecessary and nonsensical for an area that is already considered the greenest part of the city.
Residents of a home in IJmuiden that was recently shot at are challenging a closure order in a Haarlem court to seek an immediate return to their residence. The father of the family testified that they are not involved in any conflict and feel safe, despite the Mayor of Velsen's decision to close the property following the incident.