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Haarlem 'food rescuers' save 67,000 kilos of food from waste annually

The Haarlem Food Future foundation rescues approximately 67,000 kilograms of surplus food from local supermarkets every year to prevent waste and support families in need. Volunteers collect and distribute fresh products to community centers throughout Haarlem, helping residents cope with rising grocery costs. This initiative serves as both an environmental effort to reduce waste and a social program to foster community connection.

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Vijlbrief's gamble: unions will eventually compromise

Minister Vijlbrief is postponing significant cuts to state pensions and unemployment benefits while maintaining that budget reductions remain inevitable. He is gambling on future compromises from labor unions, who currently resist these measures.

Haarlem residents revive 't Scheepje brewery: 'We make modern beer with a strong historical twist'

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COA seeks emergency asylum shelter in Beverwijk gardening area, municipality delays decision

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Zeeman closes dozens of stores and exits Portugal and Austria

The Dutch retailer Zeeman has announced plans to withdraw from the Portuguese and Austrian markets and close 51 stores across France, Spain, and Germany this year. The company stated in its annual report that these measures are intended to rationalize its store portfolio.

Minor suspect in Jewish school threat released

A minor suspect has been released from custody but remains a suspect following a threatening phone call made to the Cheider Jewish school in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert. The threat led to the school's closure on May 20 and follows previous security incidents, including an explosion at the school in March.