Tens of thousands of volunteers participated in the 24th National Cleanup Day on Saturday, collecting litter across the Netherlands. Organized by Verpact, the event saw over 1,500 registered cleaning actions focused on packaging collection and recycling.
This article explores the similarities between the city of Haarlem in the Netherlands and the neighborhood of Harlem in the United States. Despite their different appearances, the two share commonalities that go beyond their nearly identical names.
Residents and business owners in the Haarlemmerbuurt area of Amsterdam are reporting increased nuisance from homeless individuals, including intimidation, theft, and harassment. While the municipality has introduced camera surveillance to address these safety concerns, locals argue that more active enforcement is necessary to mitigate the ongoing issues.
A driver in the Nieuw-West district of Amsterdam was prohibited from continuing their journey after police measured their car producing 90 decibels, exceeding the legal limit of 81. The vehicle will remain off the road until the owner modifies the exhaust and obtains approval from the RDW.
Ajax supporters can participate in a pilot program at the Johan Cruijff Arena that allows them to purchase food and drinks through automated payments using AI and tracking technology. The system enables anonymous transactions by scanning payment methods at gates, eliminating the need for traditional checkout lines.
Illustrator Aimée de Jongh has become the first Dutch person to win an Eisner Award, often referred to as the Oscars of the comic book industry. She received the prestigious accolade for her work on the graphic novel adaptation of Lord of the Flies.