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A coffee with Wessel Meijer (Party for Affordable Living): Self-reliance is the greatest gift

Wessel Meijer, leader of the Party for Affordable Living, outlined his party's platform for the Amsterdam municipal elections, which includes abolishing district committees and promoting self-sufficiency. During an interview in the De Pijp neighborhood, he argued that the current district committee system lacks real power and proposed replacing it with neighborhood representatives to improve local governance and affordability.

Politics Lifestyle Amsterdam Netherlands

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Jan Bakker captures 65 years of Velsen pop music in 500-page book. ‘A musical landscape with plenty of blues, blues rock and hard rock’

Jan Bakker has authored a 500-page book documenting 65 years of pop music history in the Velsen and IJmond region. The book explores a musical landscape rich in blues and rock, based on extensive interviews with local musicians.

Sanne and Tom paid over 12,000 euros for childcare but did not apply for allowance

Dutch parents Sanne and Tom spent over 12,000 euros on childcare for their daughter without applying for government subsidies. Despite their high income, they chose to pay the full amount themselves to avoid the potential risk of having to repay allowances later.

20-year-old man found injured on Sierplein, possible stabbing victim

A 20-year-old man was found injured on Sierplein in Amsterdam on Monday night following a suspected stabbing incident. Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses or video footage to come forward. The victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance for medical care.

Germany rejects EU long-term budget 2028-2034

German Minister Günther Krichbaum announced that Germany rejects the proposed EU multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, labeling the funding levels "completely excessive." The decision was made during a meeting in Luxembourg where EU ministers are debating a compromise proposal that remains significantly higher than what Germany is prepared to support.

Araghchi: Talks on final US-Iran agreement to start Friday

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced that negotiations for a definitive agreement with the United States are expected to begin this Friday in Switzerland. The start of these talks coincides with the date a temporary agreement between the two nations officially takes effect.