The City of Haarlem is inviting residents to nominate fellow citizens for royal decorations to recognize their long-term voluntary contributions to society. Eligible nominees include volunteers and caregivers who serve the community without pay, with a submission deadline of July 1, 2026.
Experts are warning of a potential standstill in the housing market as buyer confidence declines due to high energy prices, rising construction costs, and international conflict. These factors represent the first signs of a cooling market, prompting calls for intervention to avoid stagnation.
The KNRM successfully prevented the shrimp cutter IJM 33 from running aground after a fishing net became stuck in its propeller on Tuesday night. The rescue team acted with urgency to avoid a repeat of previous grounding incidents and was later rewarded with shrimp by the boat's crew.
Residents expressed concerns about increased traffic and parking issues during a meeting regarding the construction of 24 new apartments on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Castricum. The participation evening highlighted that the area is already heavily congested, raising questions about the impact of the new development.
New parking regulations will take effect in the city center of Hoofddorp starting October 1st to improve accessibility for residents and visitors. The municipality of Haarlemmermeer is implementing these changes to better manage the needs of the growing urban area.
Dam Square and surrounding streets in Amsterdam will be temporarily closed on June 9 and 17 to accommodate state visits by the President of Germany and the Emperor of Japan. These measures are necessary for the official ceremonies scheduled to take place during their visits.