Óscar García has been appointed as the new head coach of Ajax, succeeding the dismissed Fred Grim. The 52-year-old Spaniard expressed confidence in his ability to improve the team's performance and remains focused on securing a second-place finish in the league.
Minister Hans Vijlbrief has issued a two-week deadline for the meat processing industry to address labor abuses or face a ban on hiring temporary workers. This measure aims to compel slaughterhouses and processing companies to improve working conditions and compliance.
Economists predict that gasoline prices could rise to 2.82 euros per liter this summer due to the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Furthermore, new energy contracts are expected to increase by up to 40 euros per month starting this autumn.
On Wednesday afternoon, the FIOD, Customs, and police conducted a joint raid on a residence in Heemskerk. The investigation took place at a home located on Aletta Jacobsstraat.
An investigation by AD Rotterdams Dagblad has revealed that snus is widely available in Rotterdam despite being illegal and highly addictive for young people. Samuel, a 21-year-old who recently quit using the nicotine pouches, shared how his addiction negatively impacted his stress management. The pouches remain popular among youth even though their sale is prohibited.
The City of Haarlem is inviting residents to nominate fellow citizens for royal decorations to recognize their long-term voluntary contributions to society. Eligible nominees include volunteers and caregivers who serve the community without pay, with a submission deadline of July 1, 2026.