The Beverwijk city council intends to turn its successful Christmas market into an annual event starting after the 2025 edition. Local authorities are currently investigating the allocation of a structural yearly budget for the market, with a proposed maximum of 30,000 euros.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Following the discovery of 29-year-old Hajar's body in an Amsterdam canal, a 23-year-old suspect has been arrested. Local women's organizations are grieving the loss while addressing the broader societal fears regarding the safety of women.
The Dutch retail chain HEMA is celebrating its 100th anniversary since opening its first store in Amsterdam in 1926. The company, known for its household goods and the popular rookworst sandwich, has evolved over the century to serve a diverse range of customers.
Amsterdam is currently hosting the 30th edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), which is expected to draw over 650,000 visitors to more than 1,300 performances throughout the city. The influx of international guests has led to a sharp increase in local hotel prices, prompting many attendees to seek accommodation in nearby cities like Haarlem.
Journalists discussed current policy challenges in Amsterdam, including the effectiveness of the 30 km/h speed limit and a potential ban on single-use packaging. The panel also reviewed Mayor Halsema's leadership and the struggling reorganization of the municipal civil service.
Dutch politician Rob Jetten and his partner Nico Keenan are expecting a baby in the spring of 2027 through a non-commercial surrogacy arrangement. The couple expressed their deep gratitude to the egg donor and surrogate, while asking for privacy for everyone involved.
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