Amsterdam artist Anaïs Lopez traveled to Japan eight times in seven years in obsessive search for a golden turtle

Housing market faces standstill without intervention

Experts are warning of a potential standstill in the housing market as buyer confidence declines due to high energy prices, rising construction costs, and international conflict. These factors represent the first signs of a cooling market, prompting calls for intervention to avoid stagnation.

KNRM rushes to drifting shrimp cutter IJM 33, rewarded with bags of shrimp: 'Didn't want a second Black Jack on the beach'

The KNRM successfully prevented the shrimp cutter IJM 33 from running aground after a fishing net became stuck in its propeller on Tuesday night. The rescue team acted with urgency to avoid a repeat of previous grounding incidents and was later rewarded with shrimp by the boat's crew.

Dam Square closed on June 9 and 17 for state visits

Dam Square and surrounding streets in Amsterdam will be temporarily closed on June 9 and 17 to accommodate state visits by the President of Germany and the Emperor of Japan. These measures are necessary for the official ceremonies scheduled to take place during their visits.

The influencer holiday is a popularity contest disguised as a school trip

New European tech package: more data centers and less dependence on Big Tech

The European Commission has introduced a new package of technology regulations aimed at reducing the continent's dependence on American big tech companies. The initiative focuses on promoting homegrown alternatives and expanding the number of data centers within Europe.