The number of households in Haarlem with at least one person aged 85 or older is projected to nearly double from 2,500 to 4,700 by the year 2040. While this aging trend is less severe than in similar municipalities, it raises concerns about the future availability of sufficient accessible housing for the elderly.
Two individuals were arrested following a report of a robbery at a business on the Crommelinbaan in Cruquius during the night from Wednesday to Thursday. The police detained the suspects at the industrial estate shortly after the incident occurred.
Ajax winger Mika Godts has drawn attention from major European clubs following a spectacular goal against NAC Breda, leading to speculation regarding his potential transfer fee. The article identifies several factors that will determine his market value and highlights the importance of the upcoming match against PSV in setting his price.
The municipal executive of Haarlem is hesitant to preserve the historic 1897 Werf Conrad administrative building, despite recent discoveries showing it is better preserved and more valuable than previously thought. The building, located at the corner of Spaarndamseweg and Werfstraat, remains hidden behind a modern facade.
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The series is published every week from Monday to Saturday.
Residents in Amsterdam's Buikslotermeer neighborhood report a decrease in nightly disturbances following the installation of surveillance cameras at Breedveld. The measure was implemented after weeks of arson attacks and instances where emergency workers were pelted with stones and other objects. While many residents feel safer, some express concern that the youth responsible have simply moved their activities to nearby squares.