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Building on Confuciusplein closed for six months after discovery of cocaine, hashish, cigarettes, vapes and alcohol

Mayor Halsema has ordered the six-month closure of a building on Confuciusplein in Amsterdam following a police raid that uncovered cocaine, hashish, illegal vapes, and cigarettes. The premises were being used by a group of youths for drug trafficking and had been associated with a previous shooting and neighborhood disturbances. The measure is intended to restore public order and safety in the area.

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Why children should be bored more often: ‘Good for resilience’

As the May holiday approaches, the article highlights the importance of allowing children to experience boredom to help build their resilience and creativity. While many families travel for new stimuli, experts suggest that 'doing nothing' is a crucial part of a child's development.

Alderman wants deposit company to pay for new trash cans

Amsterdam Alderman Hester van Buren is requesting that deposit return organization Verpact pay ‐8 million for 8,000 new trash cans designed to reduce litter caused by people searching for deposit bottles and cans. While the city argues that high tourism and increased cleanup costs justify the request, Verpact has currently only agreed to a ‐1 million contribution in addition to its existing annual payments. Consequently, the city will initially install 1,000 bins while continuing to negotiate for the full replacement of the city's waste containers.

Beverwijk to seek new mayor as Martijn Smit unexpectedly steps down in September

Martijn Smit, the mayor of Beverwijk, unexpectedly announced his resignation during a city council meeting on Thursday evening. He will officially step down from his position in September, requiring the municipality to begin the search for a successor.

Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (April 24-26)

Haarlem is hosting a variety of events and activities for the weekend of April 24 to 26. The city is preparing for King's Night celebrations, offering residents and visitors several options ranging from quiet outings to lively parties.

Buses and emergency services allowed through Velsertunnel; ferry closed to cars during Wijkertunnel works

During maintenance work on the Wijkertunnel, the Velsertunnel remains open exclusively for buses and emergency vehicles. Motorists are required to take detours and are restricted from using the ferry between Velsen-Zuid and Velsen-Noord.