Wu-Tang rappers are back in Amsterdam: "What was that one coffeeshop called, De Dampkring?"

Over 4800 households in Haarlem face energy poverty, with another 8600 at risk

New data from CBS and TNO reveals that over 4,800 households in Haarlem are experiencing energy poverty, with an additional 8,600 households at risk. These families struggle to afford rising electricity and gas costs despite the seasonal decrease in heating demand.

Premiere of pop musical & JULIET postponed due to water damage at Beatrix Theater

The premiere of the musical & Juliet has been postponed by two weeks due to delays in repair work following significant water damage at the Beatrix Theater. Stage Entertainment Nederland announced that the production, originally scheduled for early September, will now start at a later date.

Alderman considers charging taxi drivers for use of Central Station rank

Amsterdam alderman Elise Moeskops is considering requiring taxi drivers to pay for using the taxi stand at Central Station to help fund ongoing supervision and address structural issues. This potential 'pay-per-use' system aims to cover costs caused by persistent equipment malfunctions, vandalism, and traffic flow problems at the site.

Alderman considers charging taxi drivers for using Central Station stand

Amsterdam alderman Elise Moeskops is considering requiring taxi drivers to pay for using the taxi stand at Central Station to fund permanent monitoring and address ongoing technical and behavioral issues. Current problems at the site, including equipment malfunctions and vandalism, have led the municipality to temporarily increase the presence of hosts until September.

Ukrainian youth orchestra comes to the Concertgebouw: ‘We don’t sleep many nights because of missile attacks, but I keep doing what I love’