Transport entrepreneur Henk van der Valk is expanding his company, North Sea Tenders, by commissioning the construction of a new, larger tender boat. The project, currently underway at 1e Industriedwarsstraat, aims to enhance the firm's door-to-ship logistics services.
Pride Haarlem will be held from July 11 to 19, focusing on diversity, equality, and the freedom to be oneself within the LGBTQIA+ community. The week features various activities throughout the city, including a Pride March on July 18 starting from Stationsplein.
Former Dutch Health Minister Hugo de Jonge is set to conclude the parliamentary inquiry into the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic today. Throughout the hearings, witnesses have scrutinized his decision-making process, alleging he frequently bypassed standard procedures during the crisis.
The Dutch government is amending legislation to allow military personnel to board and seize suspected Russian shadow fleet vessels. These new legal powers will enable authorities to take action against ships operating under false flags, even when they are located outside of Dutch territorial waters.
ING customers with minority ethnic backgrounds continue to report experiencing discrimination during bank compliance checks aimed at preventing money laundering and terrorism financing. However, the bank reports a significant decrease in such incidents compared to last year.
As the Netherlands experiences high temperatures, researchers are debating whether spraying cooling mist from tall structures like the Dom Tower could serve as an effective solution against urban heat. This approach, currently being tested in the Chinese city of Yuncheng, raises questions regarding its feasibility and potential water wastage.