Nabil Aoulad Ayad was addicted and didn't finish school – but then discovered beatboxing

These Heemstede residents hope the village shows massive support for refugee housing on June 20. 'If you have enough, build a longer table, not a higher wall'

On June 20, World Refugee Day, residents of Heemstede will participate in a walk to advocate for the establishment of refugee housing in their village. The initiative 'Welkom in Heemstede' organized the event to protest the local government's lack of concrete action despite years of political discussion on the matter.

Convincing case for curfew effectiveness was missing, says Bruls

Hubert Bruls, the former chairman of the Security Council, testified to a parliamentary inquiry that a convincing argument for the effectiveness of the early 2021 curfew was missing when it was introduced. He noted that the measure was implemented despite the lack of a clear narrative demonstrating its impact on the pandemic.

Parts of A10 closed this weekend due to roadworks around Zuidas

Large cordon around tourist bus near Amsterdam's Vondelpark, heavy police presence

Police have cordoned off a large area near Amsterdam's Vondelpark and Leidsebosje due to a suspicious situation involving a tourist bus. Officers in bulletproof vests and special units are on the scene while passengers remain inside the vehicle. Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the nature of the incident.

A meeting is not a therapy session: how to conduct a meeting that actually makes sense

Psychologist Thijs Launspach offers advice on how to conduct more effective meetings and better manage overcrowded work schedules. The guide emphasizes the importance of clear meeting objectives to ensure productivity and free up time for core tasks.