Almost 16,000 Amsterdam social housing units face mold issues, but fixing them is harder than expected

Prosecutors demand up to five years in prison for elderly helpdesk fraud scam

Singer Tabitha suffers water damage in newly renovated home: Everything has to be redone

Singer Tabitha experienced significant water damage in her recently renovated home after returning to find it flooded. She expressed her frustration on Instagram, noting that the entire renovation will need to be redone.

Netherlands bans products from illegal Israeli settlements

Starting September 22, the Netherlands will implement a ban on trade involving products originating from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This measure follows a May announcement made after efforts to establish a collective European ban were unsuccessful.

Number of malfunction reports for bicycle conveyor belt at Central Station continues to rise

The number of malfunctions for the bicycle conveyor belt at Amsterdam Central Station has risen to 745 since January 2023, averaging nearly six per week. The municipality is currently negotiating a new maintenance contract to address structural issues, including poor weather resistance and debris, before the current agreement expires in late 2026.

TikToker Marwa (33) gets thousands of young people reading: ‘I believe there is a genre for everyone’

Marwa Omari, a 33-year-old content creator from Amsterdam, is successfully encouraging young people to read more through her popular BookTok account. She aims to normalize reading in public and has received positive feedback from followers who have rediscovered their love for books because of her content.