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Zuiderbad no longer heated with natural gas

The historic Zuiderbad swimming pool in Amsterdam is transitioning away from natural gas by installing heat pumps and 263 solar panels, reducing its gas usage by 90%. This sustainability project for the national monument aims to lower carbon emissions and maintain affordability despite rising energy costs. The facility is scheduled to reopen to the public on August 31 following its annual summer closure.

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Amsterdam invests 2.5 million euros in five community centers, H-buurt to get large meeting place with music studio

Amsterdam is investing 2.5 million euros to open and renovate five community centers to combat social isolation and improve neighborhood stability. The initiative includes a major new facility in the H-buurt and upgrades to existing spaces across various city districts to support residents facing poverty and other challenges.

Municipality to open its own healthy restaurant to combat excess of fast food outlets

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Pieter (64) could no longer afford high rent and ended up on the street: I was just surviving

After suffering a series of financial setbacks, 64-year-old Pieter Willems lost his home and was forced to live on the streets. He is now joining a protest in Amsterdam to raise awareness about the worsening housing crisis and the vulnerability of those facing homelessness.

Amsterdam schools take Purple Friday more seriously due to decline in LGBTQ+ acceptance: ‘We feel the need even more strongly’

A record 3,130 schools across the Netherlands are observing Purple Friday to support LGBTQ inclusion amid a recent, concerning decline in student acceptance rates. Amsterdam schools remain committed to the cause, organizing various educational activities and dialogues to ensure a safe environment for all students.