Dozens of pregnant women in the Netherlands are left without maternity care after the national agency De Kraamvogel canceled services due to severe staffing shortages. Despite holding contracts, many women were notified of the cancellation only weeks before their expected delivery dates.
The municipality of Zandvoort and the province of Noord-Holland are seeking clarity on which government body is responsible for enforcement requests at the Zandvoort circuit. The confusion follows a ruling by the Haarlem court regarding noise complaints from events like Formula 1.
Dozens of Gall & Gall liquor stores across the Netherlands will remain closed this weekend as employees go on strike. The industrial action, announced by the FNV union, takes place during Father's Day weekend and a scheduled match for the Dutch national football team.
Seven garden owners in the Zuid-Kennemerland region will open their private gardens to the public on Sunday, June 21. The event is organized by the local chapter of Groei & Bloei, allowing visitors to explore unique green spaces.
The consumption of renewable energy from sources such as wind, solar power, and biomass increased by 11 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year. This growth highlights a significant rise in the overall use of sustainable energy sources.
