haarlemsdagbladApr 12, 2026, 03:15

Municipality of Velsen draws up plans for Schoonenberg, Velserbroek and Venusstraat to prevent disjointed development

The municipality of Velsen is advancing housing development plans for Venusstraat in IJmuiden and Grote Buitendijk in Velserbroek. A comprehensive plan for the Schoonenberg area in Velsen-Zuid, including the Telstar stadium, is also expected to be finalized next year to ensure organized growth.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

From wine regions to airplane air quality: these are the subjects on which 181 advisory bodies advise the Dutch government

The Dutch government currently relies on 181 different advisory boards and committees, a higher number than the 176 initially estimated by State Secretary Eric van der Burg. These groups provide expertise on a wide range of subjects, and the government is now aiming to reduce this number through mergers and closures.

Mayor closes Rhôneweg party venue after dance floor shooting and assault

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Marco Borsato asks Dutch State for 391,000 euros in legal fees

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Red Line organization on Sunday's demonstration: "It is still very urgent"

Tens of thousands of people are expected to participate in the fourth Rode Lijn protest in Amsterdam this Sunday to call for government action against Israeli policies. The event features a march starting and ending at the Museumplein, prompting traffic restrictions and public transport diversions throughout the city.

Farming families have suffered greatly from an unreliable government for a decade

National Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen reports that Dutch farming families have endured a decade of stress and uncertainty due to inconsistent and unreliable government agricultural policies. Frequent rule changes and unkept promises have undermined business stability and caused significant personal strain, leading the ombudsman to call for clearer and more empathetic governance.