paroolFeb 18, 2026, 02:00

Simone (25) is looking for a quieter spot in the city: ‘On weekends it’s like Disneyland here’

Simone van Ommen, a 25-year-old freelance creative, is seeking a quieter home in Amsterdam after six years of living in the increasingly touristy Haarlemmerbuurt. She is looking for a studio or a professional shared living space in a greener neighborhood to better focus on her work and find tranquility. Despite a year-long search using social media and housing platforms, she faces significant challenges due to high rental prices and a market dominated by short-term sublets.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Weekend roadworks on the A9 cause traffic jams near Amsterdam

Recent maintenance on the A9 motorway near Amsterdam caused widespread traffic delays throughout the weekend, affecting routes including the A1, A2, and A10. While the primary maintenance concluded on Monday morning, a new long-term closure of the Stadshart exit on the A9 will impact local traffic until early 2028.

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No hard beats at this ADE party: "A place to truly look within"

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Women's organizations devastated after death of Hajar: "Lived in immense fear"

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