The redevelopment of the former V&D building in Haarlem has become uncertain as developers 3W Estate and AT Capital struggle to finalize plans for housing, shops, and offices. Plans for an eighth-floor restaurant have been scrapped due to financial feasibility issues.
Minister Mirjam Sterk has paused the closure of two care villas for severely disabled and sick children. The facilities will remain open until suitable alternative care locations have been found for all current patients.
Current deputy Anouk Gielen has been nominated as the lead candidate for PRO Noord-Holland for the March 2027 Provincial Council elections. The party describes the 27-year-old as a significant political talent within the Progressief Nederland organization.
More travelers are choosing to take the train from Haarlem to sunny European destinations this summer to avoid airport queues and luggage restrictions. The article highlights how convenient rail routes make it easy to reach countries like France, Spain, and Italy directly from the city.
The share of homebuyers purchasing a property within their own municipality is decreasing as rising prices force them to look elsewhere. This trend is particularly evident in the western part of the Netherlands, where buyers are moving further away on average than they did a decade ago.