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Kleine Houtweg to become green cycle street, much to residents' dismay: 'It will be traffic chaos'

Kleine Houtweg to become green cycle street, much to residents' dismay: 'It will be traffic chaos'

The Haarlem municipality plans to redevelop the Kleine Houtweg into a green bicycle street next year, incorporating new sewers and reduced car access. However, local residents are protesting the project, citing concerns that the changes will lead to significant traffic congestion in the neighborhood.

Majority of musicians cannot make a living from music: financial uncertainty makes artists less likely to buy a home

Majority of musicians cannot make a living from music: financial uncertainty makes artists less likely to buy a home

A recent study reveals that the majority of pop musicians in the Netherlands struggle financially, with nearly half earning less than 5,000 euros net annually from their music. This financial instability prevents many artists from making significant life decisions, such as purchasing a home.

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.

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.

Beverwijk admits: court lacked crucial info in Plantage case; 22 parking spaces must be compensated

Beverwijk admits: court lacked crucial info in Plantage case; 22 parking spaces must be compensated

The municipality of Beverwijk has acknowledged that crucial information regarding parking was missing during a court case about a new residential tower in the Plantage neighborhood. Documents obtained through a public records request revealed that 22 parking spaces must be compensated, a fact the municipality admits could have altered the judge's previous ruling against local residents.