Gonda Lijbers from Leiden ordered a sweater online that was never delivered, leading her to understand the risks of dropshipping. The article describes her experience with an order that turned out to be nothing more than an unfulfilled promise.
The Haarlem hotel sector has sent an urgent letter to the city council expressing strong opposition to the development of a large hotel in the former V&D building at Verwulft. Existing hotel owners warned that the current market is unstable and that adding a major new competitor could lead to significant financial distress for the local industry.
The KNMI has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms, wind gusts, and hail expected on Friday afternoon. This alert follows a previously issued code yellow warning for heat across the region.
Haarlem will ban petrol-powered mopeds from its city center starting January 1, 2028, to improve air quality and reduce noise pollution. The municipality is offering low-income residents up to 1,200 euros to trade in their old vehicles for electric alternatives, while newer petrol models are granted a transition period until 2030.
A new board of six aldermen from the PRO, D66, and CDA parties has been officially installed in Haarlem following a majority council vote. During the debate on the coalition agreement, opposition leader Nienke Klazinga criticized the new administration for allegedly ignoring the perspectives of residents who disagree with their progressive agenda.