Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has announced that he is severing all ties with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. Saar accused Kallas of being "obsessed" with Israel and behaving in an unfairly biased manner towards the country.
Haarlem has reopened and expanded its priority housing scheme for healthcare, education, and childcare professionals to combat regional staff shortages caused by high housing costs. The city, in partnership with housing corporations, will now allocate up to 100 rental properties per year to eligible workers in these essential sectors.
The city of Haarlem will host the 'Week van het Stationsgebied' from June 29 to July 3, 2026, to gather public input on the redevelopment of its station area. The project includes plans for a new bus station, additional bicycle parking, and new housing to improve the area's flow and livability. Feedback from the sessions will help shape the final project requirements, with construction slated to start in 2028.
Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on the Moscow region in two years, utilizing over 190 drones according to local officials. At least 17 people were reported injured in the strikes, including two children.
Ji Hee de Valk was re-installed as a D66 city council member in Haarlem on Wednesday, succeeding Dimitry van den Berg. De Valk, a privacy expert, takes over the seat after Van den Berg resigned to become an alderman in Heemstede.
A 53-year-old couple was found dead in Meerstad, Groningen, and their child has been identified as the suspect in the case. Police confirmed the familial relationship but have not yet verified media reports that the suspect is a 13-year-old daughter who lived at the home.