Car catches fire in parking lot in center of Hillegom

A parked car caught fire for unknown reasons on Saturday afternoon at the Henri Dunantplein in the center of Hillegom. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

A parked car caught fire for unknown reasons on Saturday afternoon at the Henri Dunantplein in the center of Hillegom. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

Gerrie Ruijmgaart, widely known as 'Pa Tokkie,' has passed away at the age of 73. His family announced his death via social media, though no cause of death was provided.

Train services between Haarlem and Leiden Centraal are suspended until approximately 7:00 PM on Saturday following a collision. The national railway operator NS announced the disruption, affecting travelers in the region until the early evening.

The city of Haarlem is constructing a new public transport hub, Haarlem Spaarnepoort, to improve regional connectivity for the southern Schalkwijk district. In addition to the transport hub, the project involves redesigning local infrastructure to prioritize cyclists, reduce traffic speeds, and integrate new housing. Local residents are participating in a cycling team to help the municipality identify and resolve traffic issues caused by the ongoing construction.

A young teenage girl was injured this afternoon after being struck by a tram while crossing the tracks at Belgiëplein in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. She was transported to the hospital with a head injury while remaining conscious, and tram traffic was temporarily disrupted following the incident.

Starting July 1, more than 10,000 tenants in Velsen will face monthly rent increases of tens of euros. The Woningbedrijf Velsen Tenants' Council strongly opposes the hike, citing significant overdue maintenance as a reason to block the increase.