Marco, a 54-year-old job seeker, faced a setback in his recruitment process after his prospective employer contacted his former manager for a reference. The incident was shared with Anne-Marije Buckens, an expert who has spent fifteen years helping older workers secure employment.
Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Interim manager Eugène observes a growing disconnect between professional service providers and the urgent needs of citizens, such as unaddressed mold issues in homes. Alongside employment expert Anne-Marije Buckens, he points to the widening gap between high-cost services and the actual quality of life for those they are intended to help.
A court has ruled that the city of Amsterdam cannot increase the passenger tax for canal cruise boats to 2.50 euros, reinstating the former rate of 1.50 euros. The judge found that the proposed hike was unlawful because the city failed to justify the fee with direct benefits to the cruise operators and attempted to fund unrelated public programs.
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has warned the Dutch government against diverting cultural subsidies away from the capital, citing the risk of damaging the city's significant creative labor market. She also defended the autonomy of the arts sector, emphasizing that cultural institutions must remain free from political pressure and secure for all visitors.
Airbnb experienced its strongest growth since early 2022 during the third quarter, driven largely by an influx of younger travelers from Generation Z. The company reported a 19 percent increase in revenue and attributed part of its success to new flexible payment options.
Chef Ron Blaauw is closing his Michelin-starred Ron Gastrobar in Amsterdam-Zuid after fourteen years to pursue a new, more flexible dining concept. The restaurant will cease operations in February, with a new project to be announced in December, while his other business locations across the Netherlands will remain open.
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