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A coffee with Ruud Thonhauser (BBB): "Bringing common sense to Amsterdam"

Ruud Thonhauser is representing the BBB party in its bid for the Amsterdam City Council, aiming to introduce "down-to-earth common sense" to the municipal government. Drawing on his local upbringing, he advocates for a return to traditional neighborhood values and rural-style community care to improve liveability. Thonhauser emphasizes that politicians should listen more to residents, who he believes often hold the best solutions for their own communities.

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Samen Haarlem Foundation and Spaarnediners win 2026 Participation Award

Stichting Samen Haarlem and Spaarnediners have been named the winners of the Haarlem Participation Prize 2026 for their impactful community initiatives. Stichting Samen Haarlem was recognized for its extensive support services for families, while Spaarnediners was honored for organizing inclusive dinners that connect asylum seekers with local residents.

Presentation of book on Bloemendaal’s first minister this weekend

On Sunday, June 7, the book "Op een hellend vlak" will be presented at the Dorpskerk in Bloemendaal. The biography details the life of Johannes Lubberti, who served as the first minister of Bloemendaal and Deventer between 1605 and 1647.

Trauma team dispatched to workplace accident in Schiphol-Rijk, victim taken to hospital

A person was injured during an industrial accident on Koolhovenlaan in Schiphol-Rijk on Thursday morning. A trauma team was deployed to the scene, and the victim was subsequently transported to the hospital for treatment.

EU announces €50 million support package for Armenia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a 50 million euro support package for Armenia following a call with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The funding is intended to help Armenia offset trade restrictions threatened by Russia in response to the country's strengthening ties with the European Union.

'We're better artists than fifty years ago.' Legendary Rolling Thunder Revue revived without Bob Dylan, but with key figures Rob Stoner and Scarlet Rivera

Members of Bob Dylan's legendary Rolling Thunder Revue, including Rob Stoner and Scarlet Rivera, are touring the Netherlands fifty years after the original 1970s tour. While Dylan himself is not part of the revival, the performances offer Dutch fans a chance to experience the iconic phenomenon that never reached Europe during its initial run.