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This municipality wants ‘zero asylum seekers’, is that allowed?

This municipality wants ‘zero asylum seekers’, is that allowed?

In Maassluis, Mayor Jack de Vries is at odds with the new local coalition over the intake of asylum seekers. While the coalition has pledged to accept zero refugees, De Vries maintains that the municipality must comply with the national distribution law.

Fewer sleepless nights: Heijmans largely phases out traditional pile driving

Fewer sleepless nights: Heijmans largely phases out traditional pile driving

Construction company Heijmans is largely replacing traditional pile driving with drilling and screwing methods to reduce noise and vibration nuisance for nearby residents. This change will become the standard approach for projects in urban and rural areas to minimize the impact on the local environment.

Haarlem residents launch national citizens' assembly on migration: 'Combat polarization and preserve our democracy'

Haarlem residents launch national citizens' assembly on migration: 'Combat polarization and preserve our democracy'

A group of residents from Haarlem has launched a national citizens' assembly on migration to address and reduce deep societal polarization on the issue. The initiative aims to involve approximately 175 randomly selected participants in structured discussions to bridge opposing views and strengthen democracy within the Netherlands.

Why didn't Donald Pols just say it right away? It's not that simple, says psychologist Aukje Nauta

Why didn't Donald Pols just say it right away? It's not that simple, says psychologist Aukje Nauta

Donald Pols, the director of the Dutch environmental organization Milieudefensie, has faced criticism for concealing his past involvement with a far-right group in South Africa for decades. Experts and psychologists explain that while early disclosure is recommended for reputation management, the psychological barriers to doing so are often significant.

Audit Court: Amsterdam must address shared two-wheelers

Audit Court: Amsterdam must address shared two-wheelers

The Amsterdam Audit Office has advised the city to expand its network of neighborhood hubs for shared scooters and bikes to effectively reduce car usage. Currently, the impact of these hubs on city traffic is considered negligible due to their limited availability.