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Spanish grill restaurant at Zuidas may continue grilling despite complaints from upstairs neighbors

A judge has ruled in favor of a Spanish grill restaurant located in Amsterdam's Zuidas district, allowing it to continue using its charcoal grill. Residents of the building had sued to stop the restaurant from using the grill, claiming it violated safety regulations regarding open fires, but the court found no evidence of an immediate fire safety risk.

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30 years of ADE: how a small networking conference grew into the world's largest dance marathon

The Amsterdam Dance Event is celebrating its 30th anniversary, having grown from a small industry gathering into the world's largest dance festival. Over the past three decades, the event has helped transform electronic music into a recognized art form while solidifying the Netherlands' reputation as a global leader in the dance industry.

Textile hub for sustainable fashion to open in former printing plant near Sloterdijk: 'Eventually this should become the norm'

A new sustainable fashion center known as the Textielhub has opened in a former printing facility near Amsterdam's Sloterdijk district. This industrial location allows eco-friendly textile companies to operate without the restrictions imposed by residential zoning.

Mandy's flower shop hopes to reopen in two weeks after devastating fire

Mandy's Bloemenshop in Amsterdam plans to reopen in two weeks after a fire caused by a short circuit destroyed their previous kiosk. The owners have secured permission to build a new shop and have raised 30,000 euros through a successful crowdfunding campaign to cover the uninsured damages.

New in Amsterdam: friends Bas, Teun and Daan open bakery and coffee roastery KAF

Three friends named Bas, Teun, and Daan have opened KAF, a new bakery and coffee roastery located on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam's Jordaan district. The shop specializes in house-made sourdough, artisanal coffee, and pastries, with the founders aiming to serve local residents.

In Café de Oplossing (which fits in three cargo bikes), men discuss jokes at the expense of women: 'I hear "your mom" every day'

Café de Oplossing, a mobile pop-up event at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, provides a space for men to discuss and confront sexist jokes and remarks. The initiative encourages participants to reflect on their own language and learn how to challenge derogatory behavior within their friend groups.