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Disappointed swimmers at closed gates: Amsterdam-East pool only open from noon this season

Swimmers in Amsterdam-East are frustrated as the Flevoparkbad outdoor pool has shifted its weekday opening time from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The municipality implemented the change to reduce costs due to low attendance during those morning hours, though regular visitors highlight the loss of important social connections. These adjusted hours will remain in effect until July 4, when the pool returns to its summer holiday schedule.

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Exhibition A Travelogue for the Eye opens in Haarlem

The exhibition 'A Travelogue for the Eye' by Frank Visser and Mirjam Bleeker is scheduled to open at Kunst Centrum Haarlem on Friday, May 22. The show features a collection of works presented by the two artists in the city of Haarlem.

Netherlands heading for stagflation horror scenario: 'Costs us purchasing power and jobs'

Experts warn that the Netherlands and Europe are heading toward a period of stagflation, characterized by a stagnant economy and rising prices. This economic scenario could result in a significant loss of purchasing power and jobs, despite efforts by ECB President Christine Lagarde to downplay the concerns.

What is a good life in Castricum? Douwe and Sanne talk to citizens. 'Politics doesn't solve problems and should listen much more to residents'

Founders of 'Dialoog weet raad' are presenting a collection of insights from citizen dialogues to the Castricum city council to encourage more public involvement in policy-making. They argue that listening to residents is essential for bridging the gap between politics and the community during times of crisis.

Tuberculosis on the rise in the Netherlands, cases at a ten-year high: what we can do about it

Tuberculosis cases in the Netherlands have reached their highest level in ten years, according to health officials from GGD Regio Utrecht. Director Marc Sprenger is raising awareness about the resurgence of the deadly disease, which many believed had been eradicated in the country.

Aisha Dutrieux: 'I want to know what it feels like to no longer want to live. For a book'

Writer Aisha Dutrieux recounts meeting an individual at a symposium on euthanasia for psychological suffering while conducting research for a new book. The individual offered to share their personal experiences to help the author understand the complexities of no longer wanting to live.