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Support for more accessible public spaces

Support for more accessible public spaces

Starting March 1, 2026, the city of Haarlem is offering subsidies to shop owners, restaurants, and social organizations to improve physical accessibility for people with disabilities. Owners can apply for up to €20,000 to fund modifications such as automatic doors, ramps, and accessible toilets, with the program running through 2027.

Major raid could cost Gideon his thrift store: "I'm no arms dealer, am I?"

Major raid could cost Gideon his thrift store: "I'm no arms dealer, am I?"

A second-hand store owner in Aalsmeer faces a potential three-month closure after authorities discovered illegal weapons, counterfeit goods, and undocumented workers on the premises. While the owner claims the items were in a sorting area rather than the shop and disputes the nature of some seized objects, the municipality argues the findings pose an unacceptable risk following multiple prior complaints.

Silence surrounds Mysteryland: entrepreneurs miss out on income and await news

Silence surrounds Mysteryland: entrepreneurs miss out on income and await news

Local businesses near the Haarlemmermeerse Bos are experiencing a loss in revenue due to the cancellation of the Mysteryland festival this year. While organizers state that a new team is working on updating the festival's concept following rising operational costs, they have yet to provide concrete plans or details regarding its future return.

Making money is more important than good family ties, biography ‘The Beckhams’ shows

Making money is more important than good family ties, biography ‘The Beckhams’ shows

France relaxes cheese rules due to lack of grass caused by drought

France relaxes cheese rules due to lack of grass caused by drought

France is temporarily relaxing strict production regulations for traditional cheeses like Comté due to severe drought. Farmers are now permitted to feed their cows alternative fodder because insufficient grass is available for grazing.