Amsterdam built 480 elderly homes last year, nearly reaching its annual target of 500, though local officials estimate that 1,239 homes are actually required annually to resolve the shortage. The initiative aims to free up larger houses for families and address the challenges of an aging population by providing suitable housing with integrated care facilities.
Dutch presenter Kees Tol shared the challenges of his long-distance relationship with his American boyfriend, Buddy, in an interview with L'HOMO magazine. He explained that the distance is difficult to manage as they are unable to visit each other frequently.
New data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) shows that the number of starters on the housing market decreased from 560,000 in 2023 to 518,000 in 2024. The decline is notably driven by a 12 percent drop in the number of young people leaving their parental homes to find their own residence.
Residents and business owners in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood express mixed feelings about the upcoming King's Day celebrations, with some opting to close their doors due to overwhelming crowds. To manage the hundreds of thousands of expected visitors, the city is implementing stricter measures against illegal street parties and unauthorized alcohol sales. While some locals support the new enforcement policies, others remain skeptical about their ability to curb the annual event's chaos.
Annet’s 93-year-old mother, a resident of the Huis ter Hagen care center, is preparing for a traditional Ascension Day morning outing. The residents plan to celebrate the holiday and the fine weather by traveling together in a procession of wheelchairs.
A fire broke out at the Euroshop store on Italiëlaan in Beverwijk during the night between Thursday and Friday. The building sustained significant damage as a result of the blaze.