Once a bargain, now a luxury festival: how North Sea Jazz changed over 50 years

Shortage of ferry operators a major problem: 33 vacancies and staff departures looming

Public transport operator GVB is facing a significant shortage of ferry skippers, with 33 vacancies and an expected increase in departures due to retirement. This staffing crisis has recently caused service disruptions and prompted the company to explore hiring more temporary staff and reducing the number of skippers required per vessel.

Protesters want super-volunteer Mustapha back: 'voice of many residents'

Around fifty residents gathered at the town hall in Hoofddorp to advocate for the return of a local volunteer known as Mustapha, who recently stopped his work following a conflict with a volunteer organization. Supporters presented a letter to the municipality asking them to intervene and help resolve the situation, citing Mustapha's significant contributions to local families.

Unclear if Hanne Verbruggen will be replaced in K3 during pregnancy

It remains uncertain whether Hanne Verbruggen will be replaced in the musical group K3 during her second pregnancy. Although Klaasje Meijer is currently filling in for Marthe de Pillecyn, no decision has been announced regarding Verbruggen's potential replacement.

Multiple culinary traditions collide in this delightfully greasy frikandel kapsalon

For accordionist André Vrolijk, the love for the Amsterdam repertoire and especially Johnny Meijer runs in the family: ‘I got it from my grandfather, who idolized him’