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More first-time buyers use starter loans: 'Leads to higher prices'

The number of starter loans for first-time homebuyers in the Netherlands increased by 15 percent compared to the previous year. While these loans help young people enter the housing market, experts wa...

Trump threatens Canada with tariffs over 'filthy air' from wildfires

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canada, blaming the country for the smoke from wildfires drifting across the border. He described the situation as negligence and sugges...

Power grid vulnerable to cyberattack: 'Not a matter of if, but when'

Experts warn that the Dutch power grid is vulnerable to cyberattacks, which could lead to large-scale outages. Both major energy producers and consumer devices are considered potential targets, with o...

If you are looking for subtlety, Nikotin is not for you: these are flavors with exclamation marks (8.5)

Actor Maarten Heijmans' Amsterdam: 'My bikes have been stolen more often by the city than by a junkie'

These were the best-selling books at Scheltema this week

Curator Justin's style: 'Black helps ground me, I wear white for energy'

Shuffling of money, delays and a 1.1 billion euro deficit: it is now make-or-break for the Zuidasdok megaproject

The 26 of 26: these are Amsterdam's biggest young talents according to Het Parool

Remy Harrewijn founded the Netherlands' first 'urban winery' with Chateau Amsterdam, but had to sell it to avoid bankruptcy

Struggle of queer Amsterdammers often leads to resilience and pride, exhibition at Stopera shows

B&B vol liefde is no longer a guaranteed TV hit: what ingredients does the upcoming season need?

Writer Stéphanie Hoogenberk felt lonely when she first lived in Amsterdam: I called my parents all day long

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From traffic chaos to storming the entrance: festivals by Amsterdam organizer Sona frequently spiral out of control

Father of Nina (21), who died on Ronde Hoep, wants bike route made safer: ‘I don't understand why the municipality didn't take measures much sooner’

These Sarphatihuis specialists help dementia patients with severe behavioral problems: 'You want to stay ahead of the aggression'

How Amsterdam still had enough drinking water during harsh winters: ‘Enough rain falls from the heavens’

Australian Nikki (57) met 60 percent of her Amsterdam friends through her dog Cognac: ‘Get a dog if you move to a new country’

This mural on the Hoofdweg in Amsterdam might be the first to feature a walker