Starting June 20, 2026, a pilot program will offer a free weekend bus service called the "Strandbus" connecting Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer to the beaches of Bloemendaal aan Zee and Zandvoort. This initiative, part of a regional accessibility project, aims to improve travel to the coast during the busy summer season.
Roadworks will cause partial closures and traffic delays in several parts of Haarlem, including the Gedempte Oude Gracht and Oostvest, from June 22 to June 29. Travelers should plan for potential disruptions in the city center and surrounding areas during this period.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation from office. He submitted his formal resignation to King Charles on Monday morning after holding a press conference at 10 Downing Street.
The ANWB reported a 10% increase in roadside assistance calls over a warm weekend and expects the trend to continue throughout the week due to high temperatures. In response, the organization has increased its staffing nationwide to manage the anticipated surge in vehicle breakdowns.
The Biervliet Village Council in Terneuzen has expressed concerns over national government plans to potentially build two new nuclear power plants in the Paulinapolder area. Additionally, grid operator TenneT plans to establish a new high-voltage station near Terneuzen to facilitate offshore wind energy connections.
Harold Koster, leader of the PRO Bloemendaal party, announced his party will move into a strong opposition role after being excluded from the new local coalition. Despite retaining four seats in the recent elections, Koster expressed disappointment with the formation process involving the VVD, D66, CDA, and Lijst Metselaar.