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Michael (50) from Bergen lost everything, but now wins Zuiderkerk Prize: ‘This feels like recognition’

Michael (50) from Bergen lost everything, but now wins Zuiderkerk Prize: ‘This feels like recognition’

Architect Michael van Bergen has been awarded the Zuiderkerkprijs 2025 for designing the best residential building in Amsterdam. After moving to the city following significant personal setbacks, Van Bergen describes the award as a major professional boost and a form of recognition for his work.

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After Belgium, Dutch reporting center also finds no discrimination by Sophie Straat

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The Dutch anti-discrimination hotline Discriminatie.nl has concluded that comments made by Sophie Straat at the Best Kept Secret festival do not constitute discrimination based on race or gender. The organization informed the complainants that there was insufficient evidence to support claims of discriminatory behavior.

Ajax kicks off the new season in Serbia

Ajax kicks off the new season in Serbia

Ajax officially begins its 2026-2027 season today with a UEFA Conference League second qualifying round match against FK Vojvodina in Serbia. This match marks the debut of new head coach Míchel Sánchez, with the return leg scheduled for next week in Amsterdam.

AEX closes significantly lower, oil prices surge due to war with Iran

AEX closes significantly lower, oil prices surge due to war with Iran

The AEX index closed significantly lower on Thursday amid a broader negative sentiment across European stock markets. Investors reacted to rising oil prices driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

For the first time in twenty years we are getting new euro banknotes, these are the designs we can choose from

For the first time in twenty years we are getting new euro banknotes, these are the designs we can choose from

The European Central Bank has unveiled new design options for upcoming euro banknotes, marking the first major update in twenty years. European citizens are invited to participate in a public vote to select their preferred designs until the end of September.

Guests at Sandevoerde campsite refuse to give up, won't 'make way for the rich'

Guests at Sandevoerde campsite refuse to give up, won't 'make way for the rich'

Long-term guests at Camping Sandevoerde in Zandvoort are continuing their legal battle against the campsite owner to prevent the site from being redeveloped into luxury chalets. Meanwhile, a similar conflict over the transformation of family campsites into vacation home parks is unfolding at Camping Vogelenzang in Bloemendaal, where authorities are facing pressure to enforce regulations.