The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has until the end of April to decide on a permit for converting the historic Bolstoren in Nieuw-Vennep into an apartment complex. This deadline was established during a court case in Haarlem on Thursday following long delays in the process.
Mayor Jos Wienen has revoked the operating license for the massage parlor Multimassage in Haarlem following an investigation by the Dutch Labour Inspectorate. The investigation revealed the illegal employment of foreign nationals and signs of human trafficking, leading a judge to uphold the closure order effective August 1, 2026.
Mayor Halsema has ordered the three-month closure of a home on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Amsterdam after a shooting incident occurred at the property. The building, known for ongoing issues including drug use and reports of violence, was closed to restore public order and prevent further incidents following multiple police interventions.
Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that can enter the body through wounds or animal bites. While vaccination provides protection, individuals may require booster shots to maintain immunity over time.
The municipality of Haarlem is temporarily housing thirty status holders at the Ambassador City Centre Hotel to help alleviate pressure on the asylum seeker center in Ter Apel. The residents will remain in the hotel, which is located in the city center, until permanent social housing becomes available.
A 59-year-old man was wounded in a shooting at Gerbrandypark in Amsterdam yesterday afternoon. Police are currently searching for a suspect who was seen fleeing the scene on an electric scooter.