I saw my chance to build a better life for my daughter

I expected it to be more impoverished: we took the controversial budget train to Germany and this is what we noticed

Budget train operator GoVolta has faced criticism following its announcement of low-cost rail travel to Berlin. A reporter tested the service, comparing the experience to the standard ICE trains to determine if the negative feedback regarding the provider is justified.

"A wing and a prayer": why are there no traffic lights on the Elandsgracht?

The intersection of Elandsgracht and Marnixstraat in Amsterdam is a high-risk area for cyclists, recording thirty accidents in five years. Despite the danger, the local government has decided against installing traffic lights, citing concerns about traffic congestion and safety, and is instead opting for street design modifications and improved signage.

Rising homelessness in Amsterdam is also visible in hidden camps: It often starts with a single Decathlon tent

Mutilated kittens found in a bag in Amsterdam-West

No culture of silence but reporting fatigue: Southeast critical of Halsema's security approach

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on residents of the Zuidoost district to report more violence incidents, citing a perceived culture of silence following an increase in crime. However, local residents and politicians dispute this claim, arguing that the issue is 'reporting fatigue' caused by a lack of feedback from authorities and difficult socio-economic conditions.