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'Petrified' Haarlem named most future-proof municipality

Haarlem has been named the most future-proof municipality in the Netherlands by the 'Toekomstmeter' study, receiving a score of 9.8 out of 10 for its integrated climate policies. The city was recognized for initiatives such as circular procurement, social programs to combat energy poverty, and replacing asphalt with green spaces. Despite its dense urban environment, Haarlem is prioritizing sustainable transport and urban greening to ensure long-term livability.

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5 murals in Delftwijk and East

The City of Haarlem, in collaboration with art platform 37PK and Elan Wonen, is commissioning five new murals in the Delftwijk and Haarlem Oost neighborhoods this summer. Funded by a €100,000 budget, the project features site-specific themes and involves local residents through creative workshops. The completed artworks are expected to be unveiled between August and October.

Cheap summer train subscription starts a week early: Off-peak travel for 49 euros a month from June 15

A discounted summer train subscription offering off-peak travel for 49 euros per month will now take effect on June 15, one week earlier than the originally planned June 21 start date. This adjustment allows passengers to begin using the cheaper monthly pass sooner for their summer travel.

Rapper Ye is already in Amsterdam, entry can no longer be denied

Zaanstad receives extra funding to tackle subsiding homes with wooden foundations

The municipality of Zaanstad has received 1 million euros from the Dutch government to address foundation problems in homes with wooden foundations. This funding will be specifically used to accelerate repairs and improvements in the areas of Wormerveer, Krommenie, and Assendelft.

US threatens new import tariffs on EU and dozens of other economies

The United States is threatening to impose new import tariffs on products from sixty economies, including the European Union, Canada, and China. The U.S. claims these regions are not doing enough to prevent the trade of goods produced through forced labor.