Fewer cannabis plantations dismantled and far fewer drug waste dumping sites

Bloemendaal scraps monument maintenance subsidies: 'This is unavoidable'

The municipality of Bloemendaal will terminate subsidies for the maintenance of municipal monuments starting January 1, 2027. Most local political parties support the decision, viewing it as a necessary consequence of previous policy changes.

'We are in a remarkably good position,' says finance alderman, but Velsen budget back in the red next year

The municipality of Velsen has reported its first positive financial balance in years, suggesting that additional budget cuts may not be necessary. However, local officials remain cautious as the budget is projected to return to a deficit next year.

Children's book author who poisoned her husband sentenced to life

An American children's book author has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the poisoning death of her husband. The woman gained notoriety for publishing a book about grief following the murder, according to reports from US media.

Who will join the new Pro Amsterdam and D66 administration? Rumored names for Amsterdam’s new deputy mayors

Body of second missing US soldier found in Morocco

The body of a second American soldier who went missing during a military exercise in Morocco in early May has been recovered. The Moroccan armed forces confirmed the discovery of the remains following an search operation.