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Topsport Amsterdam faces a five-month displacement after a fire in the Olympic Stadium's parking garage caused significant soot and smoke damage to its offices. Despite the facility closure, the organization confirms that athlete support services will continue, and the upcoming Amsterdam Marathon will proceed as scheduled.

ABN AMRO expects newspaper revenue growth due to willingness to pay for news
Dutch newspaper publishers experienced their sixth consecutive year of revenue growth, reaching 1.2 billion euros, largely driven by a surge in digital subscriptions. While advertising income has dwindled due to competition from big tech, newspapers are increasingly relying on paid readers and leveraging new formats like podcasts and AI tools to maintain their market relevance.
This won't be a hit piece on people in the Zuidas, I say on the way to the Green Business Club Zuidas anniversary
The Green Business Club Zuidas recently celebrated its fifteenth anniversary of promoting sustainability efforts within the Zuidas business district in Amsterdam. While the organization has made significant progress in greening the area, observers note that further engagement from corporate clients remains a key objective.
New in Amsterdam: friends Bas, Teun and Daan open bakery and coffee roastery KAF
Three friends named Bas, Teun, and Daan have opened KAF, a new bakery and coffee roastery located on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam's Jordaan district. The shop specializes in house-made sourdough, artisanal coffee, and pastries, with the founders aiming to serve local residents.
Demand for affordable and sustainable funerals grows: 'Just put me in a cardboard box'
The funeral industry in the Netherlands is preparing for a shift in consumer demand toward more affordable and environmentally friendly burial options. As part of this transition, the sector is exploring sustainable alternatives such as alkaline hydrolysis, commonly known as resomation, to accommodate those seeking cheaper or greener end-of-life choices.