Train services on the high-speed line between Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam Centraal are reduced on Monday afternoon due to a defective train. The disruption is impacting travel on this major transport route.
A woman who depicted Dutch asylum minister Marjolein Faber with a Hitler mustache during a demonstration has been acquitted. The court ruled that the act falls under freedom of expression and noted that politicians are expected to have a higher tolerance for such provocations.
Starting this weekend, PostNL will extend its standard delivery time for letters from one day to two days in the Netherlands. Customers who require faster delivery can still opt for a separate, higher-priced service for one-day shipping.
Dutch Minister Vincent Karremans is taking action against the increasing issue of disruptive and intoxicated passengers on flights. Proposed measures to address this problem include implementing fines, adding warning labels on alcohol packaging, and creating blacklists for unruly travelers.
Following the World Cup quarter-final match between Morocco and France, police arrested eight people in Amsterdam due to civil unrest. Disturbances, including fires and attacks on officers with fireworks and furniture, occurred in neighborhoods like Nieuw-West and Noord, leading authorities to issue emergency orders to restore order.
Local news media are asking residents of Haarlem to share their favorite spots in the city. The submissions will be featured in the upcoming 'Favorieten van' column to highlight the best local recommendations.