Renovation work is beginning this month on the historic Geldershoofd and Gravestein flats in Amsterdam-Zuidoost. The massive project, which affects nearly one thousand households, is expected to take at least four years to complete.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
A group of Amsterdam men is countering societal pressure that discourages emotional expression by using media, music, and support groups to promote vulnerability. They encourage others to share their feelings and seek therapy if needed to avoid the isolation associated with traditional masculine norms.
Rapper Jethro L., also known as Saaff, has admitted to defrauding a bitcoin buyer of 19,400 euros. He is currently facing a potential five-year prison sentence for allegedly attempting to stab an officer during his arrest, though his defense team claims he acted in self-defense.
Rapper Jethro L., also known as Saaff, faces a five-year prison sentence demanded by the prosecution for running cryptocurrency scams and stabbing an undercover police officer. While the rapper admitted to defrauding victims of tens of thousands of euros, he claimed he did not realize his assailant was an officer and acted in self-defense during the arrest.
Amsterdam has launched an international design competition for the new OBA Next library in the K-buurt of Zuidoost, with plans to open the multi-functional facility by 2030. The project includes housing and community spaces and seeks to involve local residents and youth in the design process to address previous concerns about community inclusion.
The Braise Brothers have opened a new restaurant on Amsterdam's Kinkerstraat, offering unique Southern European dishes that were previously rare in the city. The founders report that the local response to their unconventional menu has been overwhelmingly positive since their summer launch.
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