The municipality of Haarlem processed 44 permit applications last week regarding local construction, demolition, tree felling, and catering. These notifications provide residents with information about planned developments and activities within their specific neighborhoods.
A Dutch publication is seeking to interview individuals whose weddings, scheduled for June 26, 2026, have been cancelled due to a code red weather warning. These personal stories will be featured in upcoming print and online reports.
The recycling center and waste collection services in Uitgeest will be suspended this Friday and Saturday due to extreme heat and a code red warning. These measures have been implemented to ensure safety during the period of high temperatures.
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has reaffirmed its decision not to provide individual compensation to victims of the 2015 bombing in Hawija, Iraq, which resulted in at least 70 deaths. Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz stated in the House of Representatives that the government maintains its long-standing position on the matter.
All RDW inspection stations and the Lelystad test center will be closed this Friday due to high temperatures. The agency stated that individuals with existing appointments will be contacted to reschedule.
The new Haarlemmermeer administration's coalition agreement has drawn criticism for its ambitious goals and weak financial substantiation. Opposition parties highlighted a lack of focus on culture and sports, along with a failure to prioritize the planned construction of 14,000 homes.