A thriving illegal trade in weight-loss injections is targeting minors, fueled by the global popularity of drugs like Ozempic. Although these substances have not been tested for use by young people, dealers are selling them without performing age checks.
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.
The Haarlem city government is considering an exception to its hotel ban to allow the conversion of the former V&D building into a hotel. Owners of the historic property at Verwulft requested the change after finding mixed-use plans for housing and businesses to be financially unfeasible.
Members of the Dutch House of Representatives remain skeptical of State Secretary Judith Tielen's proposed law for free and safe education. Opposition parties expressed concerns that the legislation might not actually enhance safety and could become a mere administrative burden.
State Secretary Silvio Erkens is drafting a new law to prevent veterinarians from overcharging pet owners through unnecessary treatments and expensive medications. The proposal aims to address rising costs and overtreatment in the veterinary sector. The initiative was formally announced in a letter to the Dutch Parliament.