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Mystery: the story behind the statue on the Volkshotel canopy

Mystery: the story behind the statue on the Volkshotel canopy

The article explores the history and mystery behind the unique statue located on the canopy of the Volkshotel on Wibautstraat. This hotel is a well-known landmark in Amsterdam, and the piece aims to uncover the story behind this specific architectural detail.

Sara and Tom take over Stefan Blom's greengrocer in Santpoort-Noord: 'In this shopping street, the shopkeepers are very connected'

Sara and Tom take over Stefan Blom's greengrocer in Santpoort-Noord: 'In this shopping street, the shopkeepers are very connected'

Sara van Tunen and Tom Hoogendijk have taken over Groentewinkel By Steef in Santpoort-Noord from previous owner Stefan Blom. Renamed Toms Groente en Fruit, the shop located on the Hoofdstraat officially reopened under the new management this past Tuesday.

More and more preschoolers are not going to school: "My child disappeared as a file into the background"

More and more preschoolers are not going to school: "My child disappeared as a file into the background"

An increasing number of five- and six-year-old children in Amsterdam are staying home because schools cannot find suitable placements that provide the necessary specialized support for their developmental needs. Advocacy groups warn that long waiting lists for special education and complex diagnostic procedures are leaving many vulnerable children without access to schooling.

Writer Jacob Bergsma is obsessed with numbers and the stories behind them

Writer Jacob Bergsma is obsessed with numbers and the stories behind them

Writer Jacob Bergsma has published a new book titled 'Olympisch Oranje', adding to his extensive career in sports journalism. The author, who began writing in Leiden, is known for combining sports statistics with the human stories behind the numbers.

Rapper Ye's concerts in the Netherlands to go ahead despite criticism, why is that?

Rapper Ye's concerts in the Netherlands to go ahead despite criticism, why is that?

American rapper Ye is scheduled to perform at the GelreDome in Arnhem this Saturday and Monday despite significant backlash over his history of antisemitic and pro-Nazi remarks. While the concerts faced potential cancellation due to the controversy, the events are currently set to proceed as planned.