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Quarter of children and young people not attending school have mental health issues

The number of students staying home from school in Amsterdam increased last year, with 821 registered cases often linked to psychological issues like anxiety and depression. Alderman Mbarki highlighted that many of these students are MBO students or young children with developmental delays, leading to the creation of specialized support teams. New initiatives focus on early detection of absenteeism and providing tailored assistance to vulnerable groups, including minor refugees, to ensure they return to education.

Politics Health Amsterdam Netherlands

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Gordon collaborates with Re-Play again: 'Never lost touch'

Dutch singer Gordon and the Rotterdam-based R&B group Re-Play have announced a new musical collaboration. Their upcoming single, titled 'Mi Lobi Yu', is set to be released on May 8th.

US Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

The U.S. Department of Justice has concluded its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding the renovation of the central bank's Washington headquarters. This development removes a potential hurdle for the appointment of his successor, Kevin Warsh.

Residents fear parking chaos: ‘Parking around Bolstoren will be a total mess’

Residents of Nieuw-Vennep took legal action in a Haarlem court against the Haarlemmermeer municipality over plans to build 110 apartments and a care center near the Bolstoren. They fear the new development will cause significant parking congestion in the surrounding Welgelegen and Getsewoud neighborhoods.

Belgian shops no longer face mandatory rest day and can stay open longer

The Belgian government has approved extended opening hours for shops, allowing them to remain open until 9:00 PM daily. Additionally, the mandatory weekly closing day will be abolished, with the new regulations expected to take effect before the summer.

Minister announces fatbike crackdown: minimum age, exclusion zones and mandatory helmets

Dutch Infrastructure Minister Vincent Karremans has announced national measures to regulate fatbikes, including a minimum age requirement, a mandatory helmet rule for those under 18, and legal grounds for fatbike-free zones. The government is currently researching how to legally distinguish fatbikes from other electric bicycles to ensure effective enforcement. These regulations follow local initiatives such as the fatbike ban in Amsterdam's Vondelpark, with the helmet mandate expected to take effect in September next year.