Het Parool is inviting readers to submit their photographs of the mist in Amsterdam for potential publication. The newspaper is also accepting reports from citizens regarding significant local incidents such as fires or explosions.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Amsterdam writer Bert Hiddema has died at the age of 84, leaving behind a diverse literary legacy. He was best known for his popular biographies on cultural icons such as Johan Cruijff, Andre Hazes, and Johnny Jordaan.
Sara Kerklaan has produced a documentary honoring her sister, Sofie, who died under mysterious circumstances in Amsterdam in 2017. The film aims to celebrate Sofie's life and foster open conversations about long-term grief rather than focusing on the unknown cause of her death.
Ajax and FC Barcelona will face each other in a legends match this weekend to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of Johan Cruyff's professional debut. The event aims to raise funds for the Johan Cruyff Foundation, which supports children's sports projects worldwide.
Business leaders in Amsterdam are urging the city council to pause and reconsider a planned hike in tourist tax that could reach 20 percent by 2031. They warn that the combined effect of this tax and a national VAT increase will place a 41 percent burden on hotel stays, threatening the viability of the city's hospitality and events sectors.
Ellen Brudet has reopened her inclusive doll shop on the Zeedijk in Amsterdam after her previous store in Noord closed earlier this year. Through her business, she aims to normalize diversity in toys and challenge the idea that non-white dolls are exceptional or separate.
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