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Extra efforts for a cleaner Amsterdam during summer months

Extra efforts for a cleaner Amsterdam during summer months

The city of Amsterdam is implementing extra cleaning measures during the summer months to maintain the city's cleanliness. These efforts include the deployment of additional cleaning teams and the installation of more waste containers in public areas.

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On May 13, Mayor Jos Wienen terminated a demonstration by Ummah voor Gaza in Haarlem-Noord due to concerns over public safety and potential disorder. The protest occurred outside a church hosting a 'Christians for Israel' event and was ended by police after demonstrators refused to move to a designated alternative location.

Norah and Emma didn't expect to live together as children: 'We have two guinea pigs, Shoshanna and Govert suit us perfectly'

Norah and Emma didn't expect to live together as children: 'We have two guinea pigs, Shoshanna and Govert suit us perfectly'

Childhood friends Norah van Leeuwen and Emma de Haan now live together in Haarlem along with their two guinea pigs. The pair discusses their long-standing friendship and their transition from childhood playmates to roommates as part of a feature on local youth.

Winfred has a house used only for art and baking bread: 'It’s a man cave that got out of hand'

Winfred has a house used only for art and baking bread: 'It’s a man cave that got out of hand'

Winfred de Nijs, a retired construction company director, uses a house in Schoorldam as a dedicated space for baking bread and displaying his art collection. He describes the residence as an "out-of-control mancave" where he spends his days but does not sleep.

Province installs viewing platforms at Velsertraverse. 'It is definitely recommended to come and take a look'

Province installs viewing platforms at Velsertraverse. 'It is definitely recommended to come and take a look'

The province of Noord-Holland has installed two viewing platforms at the Velsertraverse construction site to allow the public to observe the work this coming weekend. Visitors are encouraged to watch the building progress from these designated spots located on both sides of the project.

Politics on the Amstel: Who is to blame for the cancelled festival and these names are circulating for alderman

Politics on the Amstel: Who is to blame for the cancelled festival and these names are circulating for alderman

Amsterdam's Music On festival was cancelled after the municipality withdrew its permit over safety concerns, sparking debate regarding accountability among local officials. Journalists also discussed potential candidates for new city aldermen and the high workload faced by municipal council members in the latest Politiek aan de Amstel podcast.