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Opinion: Make Nieuw-West an independent municipality where citizens feel heard

Opinion: Make Nieuw-West an independent municipality where citizens feel heard

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Amsterdam officials are holding a press conference to provide updates on the death of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was found in a suitcase near the Amsteldijk. The woman had been missing since early October, with police previously reporting that she was last seen with a man near the RAI.

Support for chemsex issues collapses after closure of Stichting Mainline

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The closure of Stichting Mainline has severely limited accessible support services for individuals in Amsterdam facing problems related to chemsex. Healthcare providers are now sounding the alarm, warning that the loss of this specialized care leaves a vulnerable group without adequate prevention and assistance.

What will the new Meervaart theater look like? Residents can vote

What will the new Meervaart theater look like? Residents can vote

The municipality of Amsterdam has unveiled five architectural designs for the new Meervaart theater at Sloterplas and is inviting public feedback through October 29. A selection committee will review community input alongside expert advice to choose the winning design by the end of the year, with construction tentatively scheduled for 2029.

What will the new Meervaart theater look like? Residents can vote

What will the new Meervaart theater look like? Residents can vote

Amsterdam has released five architectural designs for the new Meervaart theater in Nieuw-West, inviting public feedback through October 29. A committee will evaluate these proposals, aiming to begin construction on the project by 2029 despite ongoing opposition from residents concerned about environmental impacts.

Jetten has child via surrogacy: these are the rules and what the cabinet wants to change

Jetten has child via surrogacy: these are the rules and what the cabinet wants to change

Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten and his partner plan to welcome a child via surrogacy in 2027, highlighting the complexities of current Dutch legal procedures for intended parents. The government is currently debating new legislation that would streamline parental recognition and strictly regulate financial transactions in surrogacy arrangements.