Daphne Heijmering, who explores Amsterdam daily with her poodle, shares her recommendations for the best pizza spots in the city. Her frequent neighborhood walks have made her an expert on discovering high-quality local eateries.
Research from TNO and CBS indicates that approximately 500,000 households in the Netherlands struggle to pay their monthly energy bills. Many of these households face a monthly shortfall of over 50 euros as the number of low-income families with high energy costs continues to rise.
Approximately half a million households in the Netherlands are facing energy poverty, spending 12 percent of their income on gas and electricity. These households now face an average annual shortfall of 624 euros to escape this financial burden.
An apartment in the Amsterdam Zuidoost district has been ordered closed for three months following a shooting incident last Friday that left one man injured. Local authorities took action due to long-standing reports of drug-related nuisance, severe hygiene issues, and ongoing safety concerns for residents.
A judge has ruled in favor of a Spanish grill restaurant located in Amsterdam's Zuidas district, allowing it to continue using its charcoal grill. Residents of the building had sued to stop the restaurant from using the grill, claiming it violated safety regulations regarding open fires, but the court found no evidence of an immediate fire safety risk.
