Police forensic investigators are conducting an additional search at a home in Amsterdam's Transvaalbuurt neighborhood where an 81-year-old man was found murdered in February. Detectives returned to the De la Reijstraat property for a day-long investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the victim's death.
Masies Artien reflects on missing the chance to play for Iraq against Norway in Boston, where he would have faced star striker Erling Haaland. Instead of competing, Artien is watching the match as a supporter on television.
The city of Haarlem is partnering with the platform Hospi Housing to encourage residents to rent out spare rooms to students and young professionals. This initiative aims to address the housing shortage while providing homeowners with tax-free extra income and social connection. Hospi Housing supports hosts by matching them with tenants and managing administrative tasks such as contracts.
The Dorpskerk in Heemskerk will host a tribute to painter Maerten van Heemskerck to commemorate his birth on July 1, 1498. The event features various activities, including workshops and music, celebrating the artist's historical contributions.
FNV chairman Hans Spekman has criticized the Dutch cabinet's proposed cuts to social security, calling for them to be withdrawn. In response, the labor union plans to hold protests and strikes next week, including actions within the public transport sector.
The Haarlem city government is considering an exception to its hotel ban to allow the conversion of the former V&D building into a hotel. Owners of the historic property at Verwulft requested the change after finding mixed-use plans for housing and businesses to be financially unfeasible.