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Most Amsterdam children out of school for religious reasons must return to school

Most children in Amsterdam currently exempted from school for religious or ideological reasons will be required to return starting next academic year. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that limits exemptions to cases where public schools are significantly distant from a child's home. The municipality plans to strictly enforce these rules while providing tailored support for students transitioning back to a school environment.

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Thousands of students start a new life in the city: "Exciting, but I'm mainly looking forward to it"

Approximately 4,600 first-year students have begun the academic year at the University of Amsterdam with the traditional Intreeweek orientation event. New board chair Vinod Subramaniam used the occasion to advocate for increased collaboration with other educational institutions to address major societal challenges.

Preventive stop-and-frisk measures start today in Zuidoost: "I'm afraid to go out at night"

Starting today, parts of Amsterdam Zuidoost, including the H-buurt, K-buurt, and Nelson Mandelapark, have been designated as high-risk security areas following a surge in gun-related violence. Mayor Femke Halsema authorized police to conduct preventive stop-and-frisk searches to address the 18 firearm incidents reported between June and August.

Young talents shine during Fashion Week: "I even shed a tear"

Designer Tess van Zalinge celebrated her tenth anniversary at Amsterdam Fashion Week by featuring three young talents who reinterpreted pieces from her archives. The event highlights the city's commitment to nurturing new design talent, while fashion experts note a shifting trend away from oversized silhouettes toward more tailored, fitted styles.

Ajax secures Mika Godts' successor: Simon Adingra (24) joins on loan from Sunderland

Ajax has signed 24-year-old Ivorian player Simon Adingra on loan from Sunderland to replace Mika Godts. The deal includes a 3.8 million euro loan fee and an option for Ajax to purchase the player permanently.

Haarlem district designated for rapid construction of 6,000 homes: "A good step"

The Dutch government has designated the Schalkwijk district in Haarlem as a national large-scale housing development area to accelerate the construction of 5,000 to 6,000 new homes. This designation provides the municipality with state support to expedite permitting and infrastructure development, helping to address the severe housing shortage in the city.