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Major unrest among GVB staff after introduction of new planning system

Employees at Amsterdam's public transport company GVB have launched a petition protesting the implementation of a new automated planning system called HASTUS. Staff report that the software, introduced in June, has resulted in increased workloads, erratic schedules, and a loss of flexibility compared to the previous human-led planning process. While GVB management claims the system was intended to provide more autonomy, the labor union FNV is now investigating the widespread unrest among the workforce.

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One hundred homes instead of fifty at Heimanshof in Zandvoort-Noord: New coalition breaks old agreement

The new governing coalition in Zandvoort, consisting of OPZ, Jong Zandvoort, and VVD, has announced plans to build 100 new homes at the former Rückert riding school site instead of the previously agreed 50. This decision effectively doubles the housing capacity for the Heimanshof development project.

Opinions divided on Míchel joining Ajax: "We just need to play better"

Ajax has reached a two-year agreement with Spanish coach Míchel to lead the team, sparking mixed reactions among fans. While some supporters express concern over his track record, others emphasize that the priority remains improving the team's overall performance.

Amsterdam cancels 82,900 parking fines: majority waived after appeal

The city of Amsterdam canceled over 82,900 parking fines last year after more than 65% of filed objections were declared well-founded. While approximately 19% of the waivers were due to municipal errors, the majority resulted from the city forgiving common mistakes made by citizens, such as entering incorrect license plate numbers. In total, more than 10% of the 731,100 parking tickets issued in the city were ultimately waived.

Donald Pols stumbles over pro-apartheid past. 'This man wasn't just a little wrong, he was truly wrong'

Donald Pols, the former director of Milieudefensie, has been dismissed from his position at Tata Steel after reports surfaced regarding his past. Investigations revealed that Pols served as the chairman of a far-right, pro-apartheid student organization while living in South Africa.

Castricum's 2026 budget turns out negative after all: 2.3 million in the red

The municipality of Castricum anticipates a preliminary budget deficit of 2.3 million euros for 2026, reversing earlier positive financial forecasts. These figures were presented in the framework note, which outlines the municipality's budgetary plans and financial constraints through 2030.