Grid operator Liander reports that approximately 7,300 households and small businesses are currently waiting for an electricity connection. Due to increasing pressure on the power grid, wait times have surged and can now reach up to three years.
The 'Onder de Pannen' initiative in Haarlem encourages residents to rent out spare rooms to individuals facing economic homelessness due to issues like job loss or divorce. Participants receive monthly rent plus a one-time €1,000 bonus from the municipality for a minimum nine-month rental commitment. This program aims to provide temporary housing solutions for people with steady incomes who are struggling in the tight housing market.
Mayor Jos Wienen closed a shop on Generaal Cronjéstraat in Haarlem for three months following an inspection in late May. Authorities discovered over 500 illegal vapes, hard liquor, and an undocumented worker, while a supervisor and a police officer were assaulted during the control.
The 11th edition of the Great Zaan History Quiz will take place at the Zaantheater in Zaandam on October 7. Organized by the Municipal Archive Zaanstad and Zaans Erfgoed, the event features teams competing for local historical honors and prizes.
Research from Radboudumc indicates that patients with severe psoriasis can often safely and significantly reduce their medication dosage without compromising treatment. The study suggests that many patients are prescribed higher doses than necessary, and implementing these reductions could lead to substantial healthcare cost savings.