The 'Route Gezond' campaign has launched in Haarlem and surrounding municipalities to help residents aged 65 and older remain independent for longer. The program offers free exercise groups, health courses, and fall prevention training to improve strength and balance among seniors.
This weekend from July 17 to 19, various activities are available in Amsterdam, including rooftop yoga and evening visits to the zoo. Despite the end of the recent heatwave, the weather remains pleasant for outdoor events and market strolling.
The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) has issued a warning regarding the increasing investments by Dutch pension funds and insurers in complex private market assets. These institutions often lack a full understanding of the risks associated with these non-exchange-traded financial products.
The company responsible for producing the musical Only Planet has been declared bankrupt. The production was cancelled due to a lack of sufficient financial security to proceed with the show.
Following an explosion at a residence on Dijkzichtlaan in Haarlem Noord on July 11, 2026, the mayor has ordered the property to be closed for four weeks. This measure was taken to prevent further unrest in the area.
Local residents in Amsterdam have launched a fundraising campaign for snack bar owner Mahmoud Soltan after a major fire severely damaged his business on the Jan Evertsenstraat. The community is raising money to support him while the shop remains closed for repairs, aiming to help with the costs of his life's work.