The Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office announced during a preliminary court hearing in Zwolle that they can prove eighteen deaths were caused by substances sold through the website Funcaps. Three suspects are currently facing charges in connection with the distribution of these lethal products.
The city of Haarlem will host the 'Week van het Stationsgebied' from June 29 to July 3, 2026, to gather public input on the redevelopment of its station area. The project includes plans for a new bus station, additional bicycle parking, and new housing to improve the area's flow and livability. Feedback from the sessions will help shape the final project requirements, with construction slated to start in 2028.
Haarlem has reopened and expanded its priority housing scheme for healthcare, education, and childcare professionals to combat regional staff shortages caused by high housing costs. The city, in partnership with housing corporations, will now allocate up to 100 rental properties per year to eligible workers in these essential sectors.
Ji Hee de Valk was re-installed as a D66 city council member in Haarlem on Wednesday, succeeding Dimitry van den Berg. De Valk, a privacy expert, takes over the seat after Van den Berg resigned to become an alderman in Heemstede.
A 53-year-old couple was found dead in Meerstad, Groningen, and their child has been identified as the suspect in the case. Police confirmed the familial relationship but have not yet verified media reports that the suspect is a 13-year-old daughter who lived at the home.
