Security guards at Schiphol Airport, represented by the FNV union, are sounding the alarm over excessive workloads and a failing safety culture. Employees report that the high pressure is affecting their well-being and is part of a broader, systemic pattern that compromises security.
Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Care organization Levvel has ended its intake freeze for Amsterdam youth following successful negotiations to secure more beds for those in need of severe residential care. While access has been restored, the municipality is demanding better coordination among providers and has initiated an independent financial audit of Levvel to ensure future stability.
Private rental properties in Amsterdam have decreased by 18 percent in three years as landlords sell their units due to new rent control laws and increased taxation. While this shift favors buyers, it creates a significant housing crisis for students and individuals who cannot afford to purchase property in the city.
NU.nl is hiring a reporter specializing in social economy and healthcare to produce original, investigative stories for its audience. The full-time position requires three years of experience and is based in Amsterdam-Duivendrecht.
The Dutch government has frozen funding for the northern part of the Zuidasdok project to prioritize the maintenance of existing national infrastructure. This decision delays one of the country's largest development projects, sparking concerns in Amsterdam over long-term economic and accessibility impacts.
Plans for a major residential development in Amsterdam-Noord are currently stalled because the Dutch parliament voted to keep the site as a protected industrial zone for the Damen shipyard. While the city government hopes to relocate the shipyard to another area to address local housing shortages, national authorities emphasize the site's importance to maritime security.
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