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'As a victim, you are left with your trauma even after the bruises fade', Edam photographer Leen Fleuriot raises awareness for violence against women

'As a victim, you are left with your trauma even after the bruises fade', Edam photographer Leen Fleuriot raises awareness for violence against women

Edam-based photographer Leen Fleuriot is using analog photography to raise awareness about the lasting trauma of violence against women. Her project aims to highlight the psychological impact on victims through a non-sensationalist visual approach.

Wietske and Ben form a band, but also work in construction and journalism: 'Musicians should take a stand against low rates'

Wietske and Ben form a band, but also work in construction and journalism: 'Musicians should take a stand against low rates'

Members of the band Jacht, who reside in Amsterdam and Haarlem, discuss the financial challenges of balancing their music careers with professional work in construction and journalism. They argue that musicians should unite to demand higher pay as industry rates remain unsustainably low.

Celine Cairo: ‘I worked hard for it, but I can make a living from my music’

Celine Cairo: ‘I worked hard for it, but I can make a living from my music’

Singer-songwriter Celine Cairo discusses her career as an independent artist, noting that she has successfully avoided record labels to retain her earnings. Known for her hit 'Hibernate,' the 35-year-old musician currently lives in Zaanstad and supports herself entirely through her music.

Wouter Klootwijk on what modern diners really want: ‘We still think for ourselves occasionally, but a lot is thought for us’

Wouter Klootwijk on what modern diners really want: ‘We still think for ourselves occasionally, but a lot is thought for us’

In his weekly column, Wouter Klootwijk discusses the expectations of modern restaurant guests and how the hospitality industry often makes choices for them. He specifically focuses on the role of mayonnaise and the overall experience of dining out in the current food scene.

Milieudefensie figurehead wants to change Tata from within: is that possible?

Milieudefensie figurehead wants to change Tata from within: is that possible?

Donald Pols, the director of Milieudefensie, is transitioning to a role at Tata Steel to attempt to reform the company's environmental practices from within. This career move has sparked a national debate on the effectiveness of climate activism inside industrial corporations, featuring perspectives from others who have made similar transitions.