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Safety major concern for downtown business owners: "Female colleagues afraid to walk the streets at night"

Safety major concern for downtown business owners: "Female colleagues afraid to walk the streets at night"

The annual Amsterdam City Index reveals that safety in the city center has reached a record low, with entrepreneurs reporting increased aggression, vandalism, and shoplifting. Business owners also expressed concerns over the rising number of demonstrations and poor street cleanliness, leading to a general feeling of neglect by the local government.

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Velsertraverse closed? How to get in and out of Velsen-Noord

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53 homes on site of former Hema in Hoofddorp

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Overbos convincingly wins championship. Hoofddorp side promoted to fourth division

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