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

A Dutch court has ruled in favor of the municipality of Amsterdam in a legal dispute with the province of Noord-Holland regarding the installation of three wind turbines at Noorder IJplas. The court found that the province's previous refusal was insufficiently justified, requiring a new decision to be made within 16 weeks. This ruling extends the period of uncertainty for local residents and energy cooperatives involved in the decade-long project.

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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.

Trump: Called Israel and Hezbollah, attacks will stop

Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and representatives of Hezbollah to discuss a cessation of hostilities. He claims that Hezbollah has agreed to stop its attacks on Israel and that Israeli troops will not move into Beirut.