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Green Heart digs in heels against wind turbines ahead of elections

Green Heart digs in heels against wind turbines ahead of elections

Municipalities in the Groene Hart region are united in their opposition to provincial plans to install dozens of tall wind turbines in the open landscape. Local political parties are calling for these plans to be scrapped ahead of the March 18 elections to protect the area's scenery.

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Number of over-85s in Haarlem to nearly double — are there enough adapted homes?

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Governor of Mexican state Sinaloa charged in US on drug charges

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Park Schoonenberg in Velsen-Zuid to expand after removal of football pitches; housing to be built in the park

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Heemskerk adjusts charging plan after many reactions, draft traffic decree now ready

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The municipality of Heemskerk has updated its plan for installing additional electric vehicle charging stations after receiving significant public feedback. The draft traffic decision incorporates resident suggestions on suitable locations to better meet the community's needs.