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Bijenkorf garage owner 'open to dialogue' on closure and housing development

Bijenkorf garage owner 'open to dialogue' on closure and housing development

The new coalition agreement in Amsterdam includes a proposal to close the Bijenkorf parking garage in the city center and replace it with residential housing. Q-Park, the owner of the facility, stated they were not previously informed of the plan but are open to discussing the matter with the municipality.

Bijenkorf garage owner 'open to dialogue' on closure and housing plans

Bijenkorf garage owner 'open to dialogue' on closure and housing plans

Q-Park, the owner of the Bijenkorf garage in Amsterdam, has expressed openness to discussing a proposal in the new local coalition agreement to replace the parking facility with housing. Although the idea to close the garage to reduce traffic congestion has existed for years, this is the first time it has been formally included in a governing plan. Q-Park noted they were not previously informed of the initiative but are willing to enter a dialogue with the municipality.

Wijk aan Zee rescue brigade to get new station next beach season: 'This will help us do our work even better'

Wijk aan Zee rescue brigade to get new station next beach season: 'This will help us do our work even better'

The Wijk aan Zee rescue brigade will receive a new permanent facility next beach season following the destruction of their previous post by Storm Poly in 2023. Commissioned by the municipality of Beverwijk, the year-round structure replaces the current temporary setup to better support lifesaving operations.

Netherlands also wants to ban Russian tourists from EU

Netherlands also wants to ban Russian tourists from EU

The Netherlands has joined Sweden's request to ban Russian tourists from entering the European Union. Minister of Migration Bart van den Brink expressed support for the measure during a meeting in Luxembourg, calling the request justified.

Thirty permit holders to move into Haarlem hotel early to relieve pressure on Ter Apel. Wienen: 'History repeats itself'

Thirty permit holders to move into Haarlem hotel early to relieve pressure on Ter Apel. Wienen: 'History repeats itself'

Thirty status holders entitled to housing in Haarlem will be temporarily accommodated in a local hotel to help alleviate overcrowding at the Ter Apel reception center. The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) is responsible for the organization and costs until permanent housing is found.