paroolFeb 20, 2026, 19:57

Sale of Diemerbos forest scrapped: ‘We said: we won’t let that happen’

The sale of the Diemerbos recreation area between Diemen and Amsterdam has been averted for the next two years after local and provincial governments reached a joint financial agreement. The funding allows Staatsbosbeheer to continue essential maintenance, addressing a budget deficit that had previously led the organization to consider selling the land. Further negotiations are planned for next year to secure long-term funding for structural maintenance and forest renewal.

Politics Amsterdam Netherlands

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Hospi Housing: Help a student find a room

The city of Haarlem is partnering with the platform Hospi Housing to encourage residents to rent out spare rooms to students and young professionals. This initiative aims to address the housing shortage while providing homeowners with tax-free extra income and social connection. Hospi Housing supports hosts by matching them with tenants and managing administrative tasks such as contracts.

Cabinet takes action against soaring vet costs

The Dutch cabinet is introducing new legislation to address rising veterinary costs by requiring clinics to be more transparent about their fees. These measures also include a ban on price incentives designed to prevent the over-treatment of pets.

City of Amsterdam helps affected gym Onna 365 find new location after Osdorp explosion

Senegalese Amsterdammers see their team fall just short against France: "It was very exciting"

Dozens of Senegalese residents in Amsterdam gathered at Studio Wieman in the Noord district to watch their national football team's match against France. Despite a festive atmosphere with traditional food and dancing, Senegal ultimately lost 3-1, though supporters remain optimistic about their upcoming game against Norway.

Rutte: European countries already stepped in for ’many’ US cancellations

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that European allies have already significantly compensated for the defense reinforcements that the United States no longer reserves for Europe. Speaking before a meeting of NATO defense ministers, Rutte noted that many of these military gaps have already been filled by European member states.