A feasibility study has confirmed that constructing a new child center and 90 residential units at the De Velst site in Heemskerk is viable. This finding addresses previous concerns and criticism regarding potential profit maximization by the developer. The project will focus on development across specific plots designated as locations D and F.
A poll reveals that over two-thirds of people in the Netherlands find it financially difficult to go on holiday during the school summer break. Due to inflation and rising costs at hotels and campsites, more than half of the population is adjusting their travel plans.
Sûr Atelier, a clothing studio based in Haarlem, has been nominated for the Appeltje van Oranje award for its efforts to break the cycle of poverty. The initiative has operated for over ten years, providing a sustainable alternative to the fast-fashion industry while supporting social causes.
The city of Amsterdam is taking longer to clear homeless tents as it implements a new policy that prioritizes social care assessments and health services over immediate eviction. This approach targets a growing population of homeless EU migrants who often lack the rights to standard shelter, requiring outreach teams to offer alternative support before dismantling camps. Despite these efforts, a shortage of shelter beds remains a significant challenge as homelessness continues to rise in the city.
The municipality of Amsterdam is taking longer to remove improvised tents used by homeless people, many of whom are labor migrants from Eastern Europe. New protocols require officials to prioritize care assessments and social services before clearing sites, a process that can take several weeks as shelters reach maximum capacity. However, only a small percentage of those affected qualify for long-term support or housing under current regulations.
A commercial vehicle was completely destroyed by a fire on Tuesday morning on Hagedisstraat in Velsen-Noord. The incident occurred in the early hours of the day, leaving the vehicle a total loss.