The Kweekmarkt has launched at the Haarlem Kweektuin, introducing the 'Groentedoeners' cooperative which aims to establish a member-run sustainable supermarket. The group currently operates a monthly organic market and seeks to recruit 600 members to open a permanent location focused on local and biological products.
As WorldPride Amsterdam nears its conclusion, major events continue to attract large crowds. Smaller local initiatives, such as the inclusive red carpet event on the Zeedijk, highlight the ongoing celebrations across the city's neighborhoods.
Singer and actress Barbra Streisand has written her first children's book titled 'And By The Way...'. The picture book is scheduled for release on March 30, 2027.
Animal shelter DOA in Amsterdam is currently overwhelmed by a large number of rabbits, including several unexpected litters from rescued pregnant animals. The shelter is urgently calling for potential adopters to provide these rabbits with permanent homes, emphasizing that they are only placed in pairs.
In late July, two women were assaulted and knocked off their bicycles on the Weteringschans in Amsterdam after a confrontation with another female cyclist. One victim sustained injuries, and the suspect further damaged a victim's phone before fleeing the scene. Police are currently seeking witnesses, including a man who picked up the discarded phone, to assist with the investigation.
American investment firm Apollo Global Management has reached an agreement to acquire the British airline easyJet for 6.6 billion euros. The acquisition was reported by Bloomberg on Thursday.