Wouter Klootwijk's weekly column discusses the problem of goose overpopulation and provides a practical tip for addressing the nuisance. The piece focuses on the intersection of food and environmental management.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Café Restaurant Amsterdam is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades since it opened as the city's largest restaurant in a former water pumping station. Despite early doubts about its size, the venue has become a beloved local fixture known for its consistent interior and welcoming atmosphere.
During an Amsterdam Dance Event party at the Gashouder, suspects sprayed tear gas in an attempt to steal a necklace, resulting in medical assistance for fifteen attendees. This incident is part of a recurring trend at Amsterdam nightlife events where thieves use chemical irritants to create chaos and commit robberies.
Dutch actor Maarten Spanjer, famous for his roles in Spetters and Taxi, has been buried in a private ceremony following his death at age 73. His funeral honored his request for an intimate gathering, held just days after he married his partner, Monique Waterham.
Recent maintenance on the A9 motorway near Amsterdam caused widespread traffic delays throughout the weekend, affecting routes including the A1, A2, and A10. While the primary maintenance concluded on Monday morning, a new long-term closure of the Stadshart exit on the A9 will impact local traffic until early 2028.
To address growing safety concerns among women cycling alone at night following the death of 17-year-old Lisa, the DGTL festival at the Amsterdam Dance Event has introduced bicycle buddies. These volunteers provide companionship to festival-goers to ensure they can travel home safely after late-night celebrations.
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