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IJburg home closed for three months after discovery of cannabis farm

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has closed a residence in the IJburg neighborhood for three months following the discovery of a professional cannabis plantation containing 605 plants. Police found the illegal setup, which included manipulated electricity meters and irrigation equipment, during a search of the property on Edmond Halleylaan. The closure is intended to mitigate risks such as fire hazards and criminal activity associated with large-scale drug cultivation in residential areas.

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'I'll eat you alive.' Masies Artien would have loved to face Erling Haaland in physical duels for Iraq

Masies Artien reflects on missing the chance to play for Iraq against Norway in Boston, where he would have faced star striker Erling Haaland. Instead of competing, Artien is watching the match as a supporter on television.

Hospi Housing: Help a student find a room

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.

V&D hotel plan backed by Haarlem city council despite ban; exception being explored

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.

Tielen unable to dispel criticism of safer education bill

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.

New law to tackle high vet prices and overtreatment

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.