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Welfare union marks 50th anniversary: "Prejudice that they are all freeloaders"

The Bijstandsbond is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Amsterdam, marking its history as an advocacy group for welfare recipients. Originally a national organization founded in 1976, it now provides legal support and representation for individuals in Amsterdam navigating the complexities of social services and the Participation Act. The organization continues to challenge negative stereotypes about people on benefits while fighting against poverty traps caused by current legislation.

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Packed house at completion of Heemstede community center and flexible housing. First residents move in immediately.

Heemstede has inaugurated a new residential complex at the corner of Glipperweg and Prinsenlaan, consisting of 18 flexible housing units and a community center. The first residents moved in immediately following the opening event on Friday afternoon.

Kremlin calls attacks on Kyiv retaliation, continues attacks

The Kremlin announced that it will continue its missile attacks on Kyiv as retaliation for an alleged Ukrainian strike on student housing in the occupied Luhansk region. Russia claims the Friday attack resulted in 21 fatalities, many of whom were young women.

Onze Gezellen fails to surprise title favorites Olympia Haarlem again: 'I wasn't hitting my spots anymore'

Olympia Haarlem secured two dominant victories over Onze Gezellen on Saturday afternoon, strengthening their position as title favorites. The defending champions relied on exceptional pitching and strong hitting to sweep the local derby.

Tallon Griekspoor assisted by Maria Sharapova's former coach at Roland Garros: 'He has achieved a lot'

Top-ranked Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor is receiving coaching advice from veteran Swedish coach Thomas Högstedt during Roland Garros in Paris. Högstedt, who previously coached Maria Sharapova, joined Griekspoor's team during a training session on Sunday to provide expert guidance.

Rood-Wit safe after big win over Union. ‘I found the joy in hockey again here’

Rood-Wit secured their place in the overgangsklasse after a decisive 4-1 victory against Union in their final match of the season. Top scorer Bodine Boelaars, who expressed her happiness at the Aerdenhout-based club, plans to remain for another season despite not scoring in the finale.