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Quay wall in poor condition: section of Donkere Spaarne in Haarlem closed

Quay wall in poor condition: section of Donkere Spaarne in Haarlem closed

The quay wall along the Donkere Spaarne in Haarlem is in poor condition, forcing immediate traffic restrictions and parking bans along the canal. City officials have moved up the timeline for necessary structural replacements after discovering the wall is deteriorating faster than expected.

Is your hair dry after the summer? Expert explains how to restore its shine and volume

Is your hair dry after the summer? Expert explains how to restore its shine and volume

Dermatologist and hair specialist Petra Dikrama addresses common questions about hair care and maintenance in a series of informational features. In the third installment of the series, the expert discusses whether it is truly possible to repair damaged hair after the summer months.

“A one in a million chance”: Back in Bloemstraat after mistaken move

“A one in a million chance”: Back in Bloemstraat after mistaken move

This episode of De Straten van Amsterdam explores the strong sense of community on the Bloemstraat in the Jordaan neighborhood. It features stories from various residents, including a woman who returned to the street after a regretted move and an artist dedicated to helping those in need.

Lawyer couple opens second coffee shop, this time in Oost: 'My mother, brother and sister-in-law are also involved'

Lawyer couple opens second coffee shop, this time in Oost: 'My mother, brother and sister-in-law are also involved'

Lawyers Ines Messoussi and Mohammed Kalmoua have launched their second coffee shop, Haku Specialty Coffee, near Muiderpoort station in Amsterdam. The family-run business aims to provide more specialty coffee options to the local area.

Opinion: We want to replace our moldy single-pane windows, but living in a landmark building makes it almost impossible

Opinion: We want to replace our moldy single-pane windows, but living in a landmark building makes it almost impossible

Residents of a monumental apartment building in Amsterdam-West are struggling to replace drafty, moldy single-glazed windows due to overly strict municipal heritage regulations. The author argues that these aesthetic requirements prioritize unnecessary details over resident health and energy efficiency, and calls for a more flexible policy for non-visible rear facades.