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Roel is the country's most cheerful portable toilet cleaner: "April 28 is the best day of the year"

Roel is the country's most cheerful portable toilet cleaner: "April 28 is the best day of the year"

Twenty-three-year-old Roel Koopman shares his passion for his job as a portable toilet cleaner while working at locations like the Stopera and Vondelpark in Amsterdam. Following in his father's footsteps, Koopman considers the busy cleanup day after King's Day to be the highlight of his year.

Traffic jams due to traffic light work in Velsen-Zuid

Traffic jams due to traffic light work in Velsen-Zuid

Traffic congestion is occurring in Velsen-Zuid due to work being carried out on the traffic light installation at the intersection of Amsterdamseweg and Rijksweg. The replacement project is currently causing delays for motorists in the area.

South Holland wants tranquility but also more recreation in Holland Dunes

South Holland wants tranquility but also more recreation in Holland Dunes

Provincial deputy Arno Bonte aims to balance nature preservation and recreation within the new National Park Hollandse Duinen in South Holland. By improving natural conditions, the province hopes to ease the process of granting housing construction permits currently delayed by nitrogen regulations.

The Jazzcats of Vijzelstraat: “The tastemakers of Amsterdam nightlife”

The Jazzcats of Vijzelstraat: “The tastemakers of Amsterdam nightlife”

This article explores the rich jazz history of Amsterdam's Vijzelstraat, which served as a central hub for the genre during the 1930s. Historians and musicians reflect on the international artists and diverse subcultures that defined the era while noting the challenges posed by the city's conservative policies at the time.

Dyslexic thinking is not a disorder but a talent

Dyslexic thinking is not a disorder but a talent

The article challenges the traditional view of dyslexia as a learning disability, suggesting it should be viewed as a talent rather than just a struggle with reading and writing. It notes that online definitions typically focus solely on the obstacles students face in academic settings.