Actor Mark van Eeuwen will perform as an assistant Sinterklaas during the official arrival parade in Amsterdam this Sunday. To prepare for the festivities, he has been practicing his riding skills at De Hollandsche Manege.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Eighty-year-old English expatriate Gillian Elder moved to Amsterdam in 1970 and has witnessed the significant cultural and social evolution of her De Pijp neighborhood. After decades of living in the city, she considers herself well-integrated into the local community despite its ongoing international transformation.
Soba Ukou, located in Amsterdam's Oud-Zuid district, offers traditional Japanese cuisine featuring handmade buckwheat noodles prepared by Chef Kura. The restaurant has received positive feedback for the deep, earthy flavors of its signature dishes.
Chef Sidney Schutte discusses the changing restaurant culture in Amsterdam, noting that modern diners prioritize accessibility and personal taste over traditional fine dining prestige. He is opening a new venue that focuses on quality food without the high costs typically associated with Michelin-starred establishments.
A study of 180 elm trees in the Amsterdam harbor has revealed that soil composition significantly impacts urban tree growth. After eight years, researchers found that the choice of planting medium, such as sand or volcanic rock, led to substantial differences in trunk thickness.
Amsterdam is set to hold elections for a new night mayor in late November as current officeholder Freek Wallagh steps down. The candidates include music journalist Fien Bulsing, who focuses on fostering club collaboration, and the brother duo Taj and Diès Kroon, who aim to improve ties with the city government and introduce a night metro service.
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