Hansje Lathouwers, a 38-year-old resident of Amsterdam, shares her favorite local spots and experiences living on the Ten Katemarkt. She particularly recommends the King's Day celebrations in the Oud-West neighborhood as the best in the city.
Influencer Jade Anna van Vliet’s company has been caught posting a fake five-star review for a product before its official release. Although posting fake reviews is illegal, the brand has claimed the incident was an unintentional mistake.
Photographer Joyce Goverde is presenting a new exhibition that captures the personal stories of residents living in the Oldenhove temporary housing community before its scheduled demolition next year. The project aims to look past stereotypical labels such as students and status holders to highlight the human experiences within the shared living space.
Amsterdam Mayor Halsema has announced a record deployment of 250 enforcement officers for King's Day to manage overcrowding and curb illegal alcohol and drug use. The city will enforce stricter regulations on boat occupancy and street parties following safety concerns from previous years. Additionally, the Mayor announced that bar opening hours will be extended this summer to accommodate residents wishing to watch World Cup matches.
A meat processing company in Nuenen has been ordered to immediately recall all its products following a raid by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). The enforcement action requires the North Brabant-based business to pull all merchandise from the market effective immediately.
The Ajax Women are set to face Feyenoord in 'de Klassieker' this Sunday at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, with approximately 11,000 fans expected to attend. Under new coach Anouk Bruil, the team remains in contention for the league title as they currently hold third place in the standings.