The Haarlem city council has approved the sale of its share of the Verweyhal national monument to the Raiola heirs to facilitate a full restoration of the historic building. The renovation, set to begin this year, will transform the site at the Grote Markt into a space featuring a shop and a public green roof terrace.
The city of Haarlem is partnering with the platform Hospi Housing to encourage residents to rent out spare rooms to students and young professionals. This initiative aims to address the housing shortage while providing homeowners with tax-free extra income and social connection. Hospi Housing supports hosts by matching them with tenants and managing administrative tasks such as contracts.
England is set to begin their World Cup campaign on Wednesday amid high domestic expectations for the national team. Midfielder Declan Rice remains focused on the upcoming matches while dismissing public criticism regarding his personal life.
Avalon Leiman, a 25-year-old from The Hague with a rare connective tissue disorder, shares her struggle with chronic pain and disability. She expresses concern that proposed healthcare policy changes in the Netherlands may lead to a loss of coverage for her essential medical needs.
Hundreds of people are expected to walk through the streets of Haarlem during the night of Saturday, June 20, to Sunday, June 21. The event will take place in the early morning hours, creating a unique sight for local residents.
On the ninth day of the parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic, field epidemiologist Amrish Baidjoe and GP Rob Elens are testifying as witnesses who were not involved in the official decision-making process. Baidjoe, a founder of the Red Team, provides insights from his role in the unofficial advisory group that offered external expertise during the health crisis.