Dutch municipalities with low voter turnout in local elections are aiming to improve participation in future contests. Mayor Mark Buijs of Roosendaal noted that despite a slight increase, more work is needed to engage eligible voters.
Contractor Martijn Meskers from Hillegom has appealed to the Council of State regarding a 36,000 euro fine imposed by the municipality of Zaanstad. The dispute concerns a 2019 case where a property in Zaandam was divided into five rooms without the required permit.
The Farm Kitchen, led by chef Jonathan Karpathios, provides sustainable farm-to-table lunches to over a thousand employees at the Pharos building in Hoofddorp. The facility offers a menu focused on local produce, including fresh soups, salads, and juices served in an organic, plant-filled environment.
Informateurs Alex de Vries and Bruno Giebels have proposed a six-party coalition for the municipality of Bloemendaal following the March municipal elections. The potential alliance includes VVD, D66, CDA, Lijst Metselaar, Zelfstandig Bloemendaal, and Liberaal Bloemendaal.
The European Union will disburse the first 5.9 billion euro installment of a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine this month. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced that these funds are specifically designated for the acquisition of drones.