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Gers Pardoel baptized: 'I give my life to Jesus Christ'

Gers Pardoel baptized: 'I give my life to Jesus Christ'

Rapper Gers Pardoel has publicly announced his baptism, describing it as a conscious decision to commit his life to Jesus Christ. This move comes following several years of personal turmoil and highly publicized abuse allegations made by his former partner, which the artist has denied.

In Café de Oplossing (which fits in three cargo bikes), men discuss jokes at the expense of women: 'I hear "your mom" every day'

In Café de Oplossing (which fits in three cargo bikes), men discuss jokes at the expense of women: 'I hear "your mom" every day'

Café de Oplossing, a mobile pop-up event at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, provides a space for men to discuss and confront sexist jokes and remarks. The initiative encourages participants to reflect on their own language and learn how to challenge derogatory behavior within their friend groups.

“A one in a million chance”: Back in Bloemstraat after mistaken move

“A one in a million chance”: Back in Bloemstraat after mistaken move

This episode of De Straten van Amsterdam explores the strong sense of community on the Bloemstraat in the Jordaan neighborhood. It features stories from various residents, including a woman who returned to the street after a regretted move and an artist dedicated to helping those in need.

Lawyer couple opens second coffee shop, this time in Oost: 'My mother, brother and sister-in-law are also involved'

Lawyer couple opens second coffee shop, this time in Oost: 'My mother, brother and sister-in-law are also involved'

Lawyers Ines Messoussi and Mohammed Kalmoua have launched their second coffee shop, Haku Specialty Coffee, near Muiderpoort station in Amsterdam. The family-run business aims to provide more specialty coffee options to the local area.

Opinion: We want to replace our moldy single-pane windows, but living in a landmark building makes it almost impossible

Opinion: We want to replace our moldy single-pane windows, but living in a landmark building makes it almost impossible

Residents of a monumental apartment building in Amsterdam-West are struggling to replace drafty, moldy single-glazed windows due to overly strict municipal heritage regulations. The author argues that these aesthetic requirements prioritize unnecessary details over resident health and energy efficiency, and calls for a more flexible policy for non-visible rear facades.