Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the three-month closure of a residence in Amsterdam's Kattenburg neighborhood after police discovered over five kilograms of ketamine and other drugs inside. The resident was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking following numerous reports of nuisance and the alleged sale of hashish. Authorities also seized MDMA, cannabis, pre-rolled joints, and hundreds of vapes from the property.
Singer-songwriter Gyo Kretz will perform an intimate solo concert titled the "Candlelight Tour" at the Nieuwe Kerk in Haarlem this Wednesday. The event is designed to create a warm, living-room atmosphere featuring Kretz and his guitar without outside musical interference.
The fifth edition of Sociaal & Culinair Haarlem provides affordable food and a social meeting space, specifically catering to people with limited financial resources. Organized by socially-minded groups, the event serves as an accessible alternative to the Haarlem Culinair festival.
Hubert Bruls, former chairman of the Safety Council, is testifying before a parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the Dutch government's COVID-19 response. The hearing focuses on whether local mayors and the 25 safety regions were adequately involved in the national policy-making process during the pandemic.
Most Dutch municipalities are significantly behind on their targets for housing refugees with residence permits, with 12,049 status holders still awaiting a home. This delay forces many individuals to remain in already overcrowded asylum seeker centers. The figures come from an analysis by the ANP based on data from the Ministry of the Interior.