Police conducted a large-scale search operation in the Schalkwijk neighborhood of Haarlem last night, involving specialized units, canine teams, and a drone. Authorities have not yet disclosed the motive for the search, and no individuals were found during the operation at a local construction site.
The Public Prosecution Service has confirmed that a knife discovered by an AD reporter is the weapon used in the murder of a 59-year-old woman in Haarlem last March. Police had previously overlooked the weapon during their initial investigation at the scene.
Fuel prices in the Netherlands increased on Thursday following a sharp rise in global oil prices. This surge was triggered by escalating tensions between Iran and the United States in the Middle East.
During the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dutch government provided the primary financial support for small businesses, rather than banks. The internal financing provided by business owners played only a minor role in addressing these financial challenges.
In the second quarter of 2026, the Netherlands saw a record number of houses put on the market, resulting in increased sales. Despite this high supply, the average price of an existing home rose by 3.4 percent to 506,000 euros compared to the previous quarter.