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Former GroenLinks councilor Jorrit Nuijens (46) has died
Former GreenLeft city council member and Diemen alderman Jorrit Nuijens has died at the age of 46. Nuijens, known for his passionate political style and advocacy for the vulnerable, ended his own life following a career that included serving in Amsterdam and Diemen.
Benjamin (38) found social housing by working less: 'The property was listed incorrectly on Woningnet'
After moving through more than ten temporary anti-squat addresses, 38-year-old Benjamin van Gaalen has secured a social housing unit near his girlfriend. He qualified for the apartment by adjusting his work hours to meet specific income requirements after noticing a listing error on the Woningnet platform.
How safe readers find Amsterdam traffic: ‘It used to be quiet here, but what are all these Cantas and Biròs doing on the bike path?’
Amsterdam residents are voicing growing alarm over increasing traffic insecurity, citing reckless e-bike use, smartphone distraction, and the presence of small vehicles on bicycle paths as major hazards. They are calling for stricter enforcement, improved public education on traffic laws, and clearer signage to protect vulnerable road users.

Drop-in center for homeless mothers and their children reopens in Southeast
The Different Colors drop-in center in Amsterdam Zuidoost has reopened its doors to homeless mothers and their children following an unexpected closure in September. While the facility provides essential daily support, local officials remain unclear about the specific reasons behind the sudden interruption in services.