Former PvdA politician and ex-mayor Jacques Wallage (79) has died

Weesp lock closed until there is a precipitation surplus again: "This is fun for no one"

The lock in the center of Weesp has been closed indefinitely by the regional water authority due to persistent drought conditions. This measure aims to conserve fresh water for vulnerable nature reserves by preventing it from flowing into the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal, though it requires recreational boaters to change their routes.

Netherlands scores poorly in Europe for cash acceptance in hospitality sector

The Netherlands has the highest rate of cash refusal in the hospitality sector within the European Union, with only 78 percent of cafes and restaurants accepting cash payments. Cash is also frequently rejected in Dutch retail establishments compared to other European countries.

Major fire in house on Prinsengracht, black smoke visible over city center

A large fire broke out in an apartment on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam this afternoon. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 4:27 PM to combat the blaze, which caused visible black smoke over the city center.

US law firm to appeal against Tiësto's multi-million dollar claim

The American law firm Greenberg Traurig is filing an appeal in the Supreme Court against a ruling by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal. The court previously ordered the firm to pay DJ Tiësto 17 million dollars in damages due to incorrect tax advice.

For nearly thirty years I have heard the same empty promise: no homeless person should have to sleep on the street anymore