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Dozens of Borneokade residents hold brief protest at fences on jetty

Dozens of Borneokade residents hold brief protest at fences on jetty

Dozens of residents at the Borneokade in Amsterdam held a protest against fences recently installed by the municipality on a popular swimming pier. The fences were put up following a court ruling regarding nuisance complaints from a nearby houseboat owner, sparking backlash from neighbors who want the area to remain public. Residents are calling for a dialogue with the city to find a long-term solution that allows for recreation while addressing concerns.

Dutch international Teun Koopmeiners proposes to girlfriend just before World Cup

Dutch international Teun Koopmeiners proposes to girlfriend just before World Cup

Dutch national football player Teun Koopmeiners has announced his engagement to girlfriend Rosa Schmidt. The proposal took place at Lake Como just two weeks before the start of the World Cup.

Marconistraat cheers on Vissenloop & Run participants. 'She keeps going, doesn't she? She doesn't need water'

Marconistraat cheers on Vissenloop & Run participants. 'She keeps going, doesn't she? She doesn't need water'

Residents of Marconistraat in IJmuiden supported participants of the Vissenloop & Run by providing water and cooling showers. This hospitality continues a long-standing local tradition that originally began during the former Pierloop event.

Trump wants to give speech instead of concert on US birthday

Trump wants to give speech instead of concert on US birthday

Donald Trump has announced plans to potentially replace the planned concert series for the 250th anniversary of the United States with an 'America is Back' rally at the National Mall in Washington. The proposal, shared on Truth Social, comes as Trump expressed frustration with the controversy surrounding the original event schedule.

Maarten Wolterink's cartoons appear in Le Monde and The Washington Post: 'I am a cartoonist for lack of any other talent'

Maarten Wolterink's cartoons appear in Le Monde and The Washington Post: 'I am a cartoonist for lack of any other talent'

Cartoonist Maarten Wolterink, whose illustrations have appeared in prestigious international publications like Le Monde and The Washington Post, will host a workshop at de Koepel during the Haarlem Comic Days this Sunday. The 62-year-old artist, who also contributes to local newspapers, aims to simplify complex issues through his drawings.