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State commission: politics too indifferent towards discrimination

State commission: politics too indifferent towards discrimination

Joyce Sylvester, chair of the State Commission against Discrimination and Racism, presented a final report criticizing the Dutch government and politicians for being too passive regarding racism and discrimination. The report argues that those in power who remain silent in the face of such issues effectively maintain the status quo.

Messenger Jenning de Sanger had to deliver mail across 350 km of hostile territory in 1574

Messenger Jenning de Sanger had to deliver mail across 350 km of hostile territory in 1574

In 1574, following the Spanish capture of Haarlem, Jan Jansz (known as Jenning de Sanger) was appointed as a merchant messenger to deliver mail across 350 km of hostile territory to Douay. This appointment continued Haarlem's long-standing tradition of utilizing specialized messengers to manage official and commercial correspondence.

Heemskerk at its most beautiful in photo exhibition in the Koetshuijs

Heemskerk at its most beautiful in photo exhibition in the Koetshuijs

Theo Schillemans, the current village photographer of Heemskerk, is showcasing his work in a photo exhibition throughout June and July. The exhibit is held at the Koetshuijs, located within the castle garden of Park Assumburg.

Car-free Herengracht plan back to drawing board after Council of State ruling

Car-free Herengracht plan back to drawing board after Council of State ruling

The Council of State has ruled that Amsterdam must redesign a section of the Herengracht because its current designation as a 'living street' fails to meet legal standards for low traffic and speed. While the court upheld the removal of parking spaces, it found that the city had not done enough to deter through traffic or ensure vehicles travel at walking pace. Amsterdam now has 16 weeks to create a new plan that addresses these traffic and safety concerns.

What does ‘home’ still mean in a world of conflict and displacement? Foam gives fifteen young photographers a platform

What does ‘home’ still mean in a world of conflict and displacement? Foam gives fifteen young photographers a platform