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Two days in T6, Amsterdam's largest and ever-growing homeless shelter: 'Having a 19-year-old girl here is truly worrying'
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Two days in T6, Amsterdam's largest and ever-growing homeless shelter: 'Having a 19-year-old girl here is truly worrying'

Roef sounds fantastic on paper, but reality leaves Mara Grimm furious
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Roef sounds fantastic on paper, but reality leaves Mara Grimm furious

The alderman who prevented Amsterdam from becoming Americanized: no highways through the city, no Manhattan on the Amstel
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The alderman who prevented Amsterdam from becoming Americanized: no highways through the city, no Manhattan on the Amstel

25 years after his death, Herman Brood's art remains beloved but is also painfully often forged
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25 years after his death, Herman Brood's art remains beloved but is also painfully often forged

Opinion: The problem with data centers is that Amsterdammers only get a say once the permits have already been granted
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Opinion: The problem with data centers is that Amsterdammers only get a say once the permits have already been granted

Davy Klaassen knows what it takes to be a champion: All the good coaches I have had were on top of things
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Davy Klaassen knows what it takes to be a champion: All the good coaches I have had were on top of things

These were this week's best-selling books at Scheltema
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These were this week's best-selling books at Scheltema

‘Power will fail if we do nothing’: Liander must place 2,600 electrical substations in Amsterdam but nobody wants them in front of their door
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‘Power will fail if we do nothing’: Liander must place 2,600 electrical substations in Amsterdam but nobody wants them in front of their door

On the road with the Dutch Lions cheerleaders from Amsterdam-Noord: It is all or nothing, and I thrive on that
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On the road with the Dutch Lions cheerleaders from Amsterdam-Noord: It is all or nothing, and I thrive on that

Many Western companies have left, but new Spar stores are still opening in Moscow: ‘Difficult situation’
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Many Western companies have left, but new Spar stores are still opening in Moscow: ‘Difficult situation’

Despite EU sanctions against Russia, Spar supermarkets continue to operate and even open new locations within the country. The Dutch-based retail chain claims it is unable to terminate existing contra...

In a nondescript part of Nieuw-West, this stranded ship is the new eye-catcher
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In a nondescript part of Nieuw-West, this stranded ship is the new eye-catcher

Flames erupt during house fire in Holendrecht
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Flames erupt during house fire in Holendrecht

A large residential fire broke out at an apartment complex on Ophemerthof in Amsterdam-Zuidoost around 10:00 p.m. Firefighters are currently working to extinguish the blaze, and all residents have bee...

Boat fire in Badhoevedorp, one injured taken to hospital
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Boat fire in Badhoevedorp, one injured taken to hospital

A passenger boat sank in Badhoevedorp this evening after catching fire near the Akerdijk. One person was injured in the incident, and while a witness suggested a barbecue was the cause, authorities ha...

Top Boy actor Micheal Ward acquitted of rape and sexual assault
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Top Boy actor Micheal Ward acquitted of rape and sexual assault

British actor Micheal Ward has been acquitted by a jury of all charges related to rape and sexual assault. The verdict was reported by major media outlets including The Guardian and the BBC on Friday.

Caio Henrique makes debut in Ajax friendly win against AEK Larnaca: I feel a connection with Mika Godts
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Caio Henrique makes debut in Ajax friendly win against AEK Larnaca: I feel a connection with Mika Godts

Prince Harry and Meghan visit King Charles with children
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Prince Harry and Meghan visit King Charles with children

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited King Charles and Queen Camilla with their two children on Friday. This marks the first time in four years that the children have met their grandfather.

First edition of Amsterdam Chess Festival: A chess city deserves a major event
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First edition of Amsterdam Chess Festival: A chess city deserves a major event

Cabinet goes on recess, but these ministers have homework this summer
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Cabinet goes on recess, but these ministers have homework this summer

The Dutch cabinet has entered its summer recess period. While some ministers can enjoy time off, others face significant challenges and ongoing work that must be addressed during the break.

Ajax cruise past Larnaca in friendly but miss chances for a bigger win
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Ajax cruise past Larnaca in friendly but miss chances for a bigger win

Ajax defeated AEK Larnaca 1-0 in a pre-season friendly match held at VV Hulshorst. Although the Amsterdam-based club secured the victory, they struggled to convert multiple scoring opportunities into ...

My art and I: Faria van Creij-Callender paints in her Bijlmer studio: ‘I sketch on the metro’
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My art and I: Faria van Creij-Callender paints in her Bijlmer studio: ‘I sketch on the metro’