In the 1970s, Grote Bickersstraat was a disaster to live in. What did the municipality do? Only fix the facades

Marius Borg Høiby does not contest extension of detention following death of King Harald

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, has decided not to appeal the extension of his pre-trial detention. He made this decision following the death of his step-grandfather, King Harald.

Judith Krom (PvdD) chair of Amsterdam presidium: ‘Guardian of the culture within the council’

Nine questions about the nuisance caused by homeless crack addicts in Amsterdam – and what can be done about it

Hearing on squatted school building: can squatters stay?

Squatters occupying a former school building in Zwanenburg, Haarlemmermeer, are set to attend a court hearing regarding the municipality's request for eviction. The squatters argue that the building should not be demolished yet, citing missing environmental studies and their own plans to transform the site into a community space.

Willem-Alexander, Máxima and Beatrix attend funeral of Norwegian King Harald

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and Princess Beatrix are scheduled to attend the funeral of King Harald of Norway. The ceremony will take place next Wednesday in Oslo.