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Severe staff shortage in technical sector: focus on career switchers

The City of Amsterdam, educational institutions, and businesses have launched the 'Baan met Toekomst' program to address a severe labor shortage in the technical sector by targeting career switchers. Orientation days held at locations like the NDSM site and Westpoort allow individuals to explore manual trades like welding to fill some of the estimated 120,000 vacancies in the Netherlands. Participants and employers report positive results from these initiatives, which aim to revitalize interest in vocational careers.

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Golfer Luiten slips back after poor second round at KLM Open

Dutch golfer Joost Luiten dropped to a tie for 43rd place at the KLM Open after shooting a one-over-par 72 in the second round. The competition, held at The International in Badhoevedorp, was interrupted and will resume to complete the round on Saturday morning.

City council wants 'extra enforcement' against nuisance drug users

The Amsterdam city government is allocating 3.5 million euros to combat rising drug-related public nuisance through increased enforcement and expanded drop-in center hours. The plan also includes a pilot program using lisdexamfetamine as an alternative substance for addicts. These measures are set to begin later this year to address issues that existing policies have failed to reduce.

City government seeks 'extra enforcement' against nuisance drug users

The Amsterdam city government is investing 3.5 million euros to combat rising drug-related public nuisance through stricter enforcement and expanded support services. Key measures include increasing the capacity of walk-in centers and launching a pilot program using lisdexamfetamine as a treatment alternative. These initiatives are scheduled to begin this year to address the limitations of current strategies.

Confess or conceal a dubious past? Experts on Anna Dobber and Donald Pols: ‘How it can turn out better’

This article examines the strategies of public figures Anna Dobber and Donald Pols in handling controversial pasts, weighing the benefits of voluntary confession against the risks of concealment. Experts discuss how revealing dark personal history oneself may lead to better outcomes than waiting for public discovery.

Haarlem’s Ad van Dongen creates podwalks for Natuurmonumenten: ‘We want an experience, a kind of mini radio play’

Haarlem resident Ad van Dongen has developed immersive audio-guided "podwalks" for Natuurmonumenten to enhance the experience of nature trails. These audio tours, such as the one in the Midden-Herenduin dunes, use storytelling and sound effects to bring local history and World War II events to life for walkers.