parool
Role for ‘city formateurs’ from outside politics in formation of city government: ‘We know what people are facing’
Related articles
250 euros an hour but the mold keeps growing: Eugène (59) suddenly sees the painful gap
Interim manager Eugène observes a growing disconnect between professional service providers and the urgent needs of citizens, such as unaddressed mold issues in homes. Alongside employment expert Anne-Marije Buckens, he points to the widening gap between high-cost services and the actual quality of life for those they are intended to help.
Mayor Halsema will not grant firework exemptions in the future either
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has announced that the city will not issue exemptions for firework displays by associations, citing enforcement difficulties and safety concerns. Instead, the municipality encourages citizens to attend official, organized shows rather than using fireworks themselves.
More surveillance after incidents, but is it effective or just for show?
Amsterdam is using temporary camera surveillance with increasing frequency to combat a wave of explosions and violent incidents in the city. While the municipality argues the measure helps deter crime and reassures residents, experts and privacy advocates debate its true effectiveness and impact on public privacy.
Documentary maker Mijke de Jong followed Femke Halsema for a year as mayor: I was not out to catch her out
Documentary filmmaker Mijke de Jong spent a year following Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema for her project titled De burgemeester. The documentary explores the daily responsibilities and public scrutiny faced by the mayor, addressing themes like accessibility and media criticism.
Red Line demonstration in Amsterdam: ‘Israel is not a normal country and does not do normal things’
Human rights organizations held their fourth demonstration in Amsterdam to urge the Netherlands to take a stronger stance against the violence in Gaza. Activists from groups like The Rights Forum criticized Israel's actions, calling for urgent government intervention in the conflict.