The ferry service operating across the Nieuwe Meer between De Oeverlanden and the Amsterdamse Bos will lose its government funding in 2027. Owner Tim Klijn expects this budget cut to lead to the permanent closure of the popular transit link.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
The city of Amsterdam has appointed a dedicated official to address the decline in outdoor play among children caused by excessive screen time and urban infrastructure challenges. The initiative aims to reduce inequality in playground quality across neighborhoods and create more child-friendly public spaces to encourage physical activity.
Amsterdam has implemented a new policy framework clarifying that while sleeping in public is no longer automatically illegal, obstructing building entrances or causing nuisance remains punishable. The city aims to balance public accessibility with humanitarian aid by requiring officers to prioritize support services and carefully document any enforcement actions.
Research from the Verwey-Jonker Institute reveals that renters with Moroccan-sounding names face discrimination in most Dutch regions, with Amsterdam being a notable exception. Furthermore, mystery calls suggest that nearly 80 percent of rental agents are willing to facilitate discriminatory requests from landlords, often by using indirect selection criteria.
The Hague court has overturned the convictions of five protesters arrested fifteen years ago during a demonstration against the eviction of a building in Amsterdam. The ruling follows a European Court of Human Rights decision which classified the protest as a peaceful assembly protected by international law.
Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered a three-month closure of a party venue on Rhôneweg following a shooting incident and a violent assault. The decision was made due to an ongoing pattern of safety concerns and the risk of further public disorder at the location.
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