NASA has officially authorized the four astronauts of the Artemis II mission to travel to the moon aboard the Orion spacecraft. This announcement marks a significant step forward in the American space agency's lunar exploration efforts.
A car overturned in a single-vehicle accident on the Langebrug in Haarlem on Monday evening. The driver was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
Starting December 14, train operator GoVolta will launch a daily international service connecting Haarlem to Paris, with intermediate stops in Antwerp and Ghent. The company specifically chose Haarlem over locations like Schiphol or Leiden because it anticipates higher passenger demand there.
Inflation in the Netherlands rose to 3.5% in May, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. The increase is primarily driven by rising fuel and energy costs resulting from the conflict in Iran and high oil prices.
A man appeared in court for stalking his ex-girlfriend in Leiden throughout several months in 2025, including placing GPS trackers on her car and sending threatening messages to her family and friends. The defendant claimed his actions occurred during a manic period and resulted in the violation of a court-ordered contact ban.
Dutch grid operator Enexis is partnering with the company Zonnedimmer to pay tens of thousands of households to temporarily shut off their solar panels. This initiative is designed to prevent the power grid from becoming overloaded during peak sunny periods.