Prime Minister Rob Jetten and the Dutch royal couple are proceeding with a visit to meet Donald Trump at the White House despite criticism from the Netherlands' House of Representatives. Left-wing opposition members have expressed strong disapproval, citing Trump's past actions as a reason to cancel the diplomatic trip. The official visit is set to continue as planned despite the internal political tension.
Two cars were heavily damaged in a collision this afternoon at the intersection of Van Heuven Goedhartlaan and Polarisavenue in Hoofddorp. One person was injured during the accident, which resulted in the road being temporarily blocked for cleanup.
A 39-year-old woman has been sentenced to 120 hours of community service and a three-month suspended prison sentence for stalking radio DJ Fernando Halman. In addition to the community service, the court imposed a restraining order against the defendant.
Dutch theater maker Jon van Eerd reported a frightening night after a large wildfire broke out near his home in France. Although he remains safe, he has packed his bags as a precautionary measure in case an evacuation becomes necessary.
China has expressed dissatisfaction with France's decision to ban advertisements for fast fashion retailers like SHEIN and Temu, labeling the move as trade protectionism disguised as environmental policy. Beijing has threatened to implement retaliatory measures in response to the French regulation.
Between mid-August and mid-October 2026, Cyclomedia vehicles will drive through Haarlem to capture 360-degree panoramic street photography. The images, which will have personal identifiers blurred for privacy, will be used by the municipality for urban planning and preparation of city projects.