Ajax is preparing to host Excelsior at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, aiming for their first victory against the team since 2023. The match is scheduled to begin at 20:00, with fans following the live developments of the Eredivisie encounter.
Amsterdam is raising its tourist tax to 20 percent by 2031 to address overcrowding in the city center. Residents of Weesp, which is part of the Amsterdam municipality, are advocating for tailored tax rates, arguing that their quiet rural area is not comparable to the busy city center.
The media project 'Een Oogje op Noord-Holland' showcases historical footage to residents of Zwanenburg and Halfweg, highlighting local memories ranging from aviation noise to wartime experiences. One significant historical account features the rescue of 300 local men who were provided with food and clothing by residents of Enschede while being transported for forced labor during World War II.
The families of two Syrian refugee teenagers who were fatally shot in an Amsterdam park on New Year's Day are struggling to process their loss. The victims, who were unintended targets of a conflict sparked by a YouTube prank call, were staying at a reception center while their families remained in Syria.
Former Ajax player Ar'Jany Martha has joined Telstar on loan to revive his football career after stints in Belgium and England. The forward is aiming to secure more playing time on the pitch after returning to the Netherlands.
This Sunday, the television station AT5 will broadcast the documentary 'Het Hart van Amsterdam,' which explores the rise and fall of the Amsterdam criminal underworld in the Wallen district. Filmmakers Roy Dames and Arnold-Jan Scheer spent years documenting the lives of key underworld figures, capturing both the hardships and the camaraderie within the neighborhood.
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