Women and young people remain a significant minority in Dutch municipal councils, which are predominantly composed of men over fifty. The article features eight young candidates who share their motivations for running for office despite the current lack of representation.
Hundreds of port workers in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Zeeland plan to strike on September 4th. This industrial action is a protest against the cabinet's proposed budget cuts to social security.
PostNL reports a decline in parcel deliveries during the first half of the year, with domestic volumes falling by 4.2 percent and international by 15 percent. To counter this downturn, the company plans to significantly increase the number of parcel lockers across the country.
Two trees fell down overnight on the Jan Luijkenstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid near the Rijksmuseum, causing minor damage to the museum's fence. Local authorities removed the trees the following morning and are currently investigating the cause of the incident.
A charming levee house in the village of Durgerdam offers a rural, picturesque atmosphere while remaining officially part of Amsterdam. Residents can enjoy proximity to the city center and harbor views in this unique waterfront setting.
Ajax has been drawn to face either FC Noah or FC Sion in the Conference League play-offs, provided they overcome Shelbourne FC in the previous round. The play-off matches are scheduled for August 20 and August 27, with the first leg being an away fixture.