Bram (52) lives in 129 sqm by the Vondelpark: ‘I love shiny, colorful and extravagant, but also antique and old’

LAKS: nearly 95,000 complaints on second day of final exams

The Dutch National Action Committee for Students (LAKS) reported nearly 95,000 complaints by the second day of national high school final exams. This total is notably high compared to the 240,000 complaints recorded during the entire exam period the previous year.

Missed train and walking home

A man reportedly decided to walk home after missing the last train while intoxicated. The author notes that friends are sharing the news, questioning whether this type of incident is happening again.

Art historian Michel Didier reveals the cultural DNA of De Pijp: ‘It’s still very easy to imagine how people lived and worked here’

8 tips that really help with lower back pain: ‘The advice to rest is long outdated’

Between 60 and 90 percent of people in the Netherlands will experience lower back pain, yet many rely on outdated treatments like rest or surgery. An expert provides eight tips for recovery, including remaining active and avoiding anti-inflammatory medications which can increase the risk of chronic symptoms.

Music On organizers to compensate visitors and "other festivals not at risk"

Music On organizers have announced they will compensate all 20,000 ticket holders after the Amsterdam festival was canceled last Saturday due to safety concerns regarding a tent. Although the cancellation resulted in millions of euros in damages, the organization stated that its other upcoming festivals will still take place as planned.