Municipal DIY hub underused: ‘It’s certainly not a one-size-fits-all solution’

Dutch ministers appear in Damascus to discuss forced return of Syrian asylum seekers

Dutch ministers Bart van den Brink and Tom Berendsen met with the Syrian government in Damascus on Wednesday to discuss the forced return of Syrian asylum seekers. The diplomatic visit was kept secret until its conclusion due to security concerns regarding the high-level delegation.

US and Iran to meet again in late June for technical talks

The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold a second round of technical talks on June 29 or 30 aimed at ending their conflict. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the meeting is expected to take place in Switzerland.

Friendly but strict at De Pioniers allotment association anniversary: ‘If the garden isn’t in order, you can be fined’

Volkstuindersvereniging De Pioniers in Zwanenburg celebrated its 60th anniversary with a community barbecue and activities for children. The association noted that while its membership has become more diverse over the decades, it continues to enforce strict maintenance rules for its garden plots.

Harbour Club reacts to bankruptcy of Amsterdam-East branch: ‘Recent period has caused a lot of frustration’

Sweltering Beverwijk market empties: Vendors persevere in 30-degree heat: We stay out of the sun and drink plenty of water

The weekly market on Breestraat in Beverwijk was nearly empty as temperatures soared above 30 degrees Celsius during a heatwave. Despite the extreme heat and local festival week, vendors continued to operate by staying hydrated and seeking shade.