Minister of Housing Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan is relaxing rent moderation rules, which will lead to higher housing costs for many tenants. The changes will allow landlords to increase rents for various properties, including apartments without balconies.
Robert de Graauw, a 41-year-old performer, has recently adopted the drag persona Ave Maria Orchestra. She is set to host a diva bingo event at Café Montmartre during WorldPride Amsterdam on August 6.
Eleven-year-olds Julian Verzendaal and Job Weerheim have launched their own candy business, demonstrating a professional approach to wholesale purchasing and negotiations. The two boys are aiming for a turnover of 10,000 euros while managing their enterprise with remarkable ambition.
Singer Sophie Straat has expressed disappointment over a lack of public solidarity following the backlash she received for her performance at the Best Kept Secret festival. During the show, she requested that white men step back from a moshpit, which sparked controversy.
A group of twelve U.S. states is seeking to block the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance. They argue that the merger would reduce market competition and lead to higher prices for consumers in the entertainment industry.
Authorities in Amsterdam have installed urgent camera surveillance on the Gerard Callenburgstraat following two separate explosions at a residence within one week. No injuries were reported, though the incidents contribute to a recent surge of violence in the Bos en Lommer area, which has also seen additional explosions and a shooting.