Court rules in favor of municipality in wind turbine dispute with province

PuinHoop shows the struggles but also the hope of young artists: ‘Our generation is good at nostalgia’

Overview of (almost) all foundation stones in Velsen: 200 featured on Velsen Historical Society website

The Historische Kring Velsen has documented approximately 200 historical foundation stones from buildings in the Velsen area, particularly IJmuiden, in its online image database. This collection showcases the architectural development of the region over the past 150 years.

Farewell after twelve years in the eye of the storm as Zandvoort alderman. Gert-Jan Bluijs: ‘Above all, you must be able to look ahead’

Gert-Jan Bluijs is stepping down as an alderman in Zandvoort after twelve years in the position and sixteen years as a council member. Known as "the treasurer," his departure marks the end of a long era in the village's local administration.

Keti Koti month begins with memorial march: "Have more love and understanding for each other"

Dozens of people participated in the 'Memre Waka' commemorative walk through Amsterdam's city center to mark the start of Keti Koti month. The procession visited historical sites linked to the slave trade, concluding at Mayor Femke Halsema's official residence for speeches and wreath-laying. The event emphasizes the importance of education and mutual understanding in the wake of formal apologies for the country's history of slavery.

Keti Koti month kicks off with memorial march: 'Have more love and understanding for each other'

The Keti Koti month began with 'Memre Waka,' a commemorative walk through Amsterdam's city center past historical sites linked to the slave trade. Participants marched to the Mayor's residence to emphasize that official apologies for slavery mark the beginning of a new era of reparative action and education.