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IJburg home closed for three months after discovery of cannabis farm

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has closed a residence in the IJburg neighborhood for three months following the discovery of a professional cannabis plantation containing 605 plants. Police found the illegal setup, which included manipulated electricity meters and irrigation equipment, during a search of the property on Edmond Halleylaan. The closure is intended to mitigate risks such as fire hazards and criminal activity associated with large-scale drug cultivation in residential areas.

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Rare first edition of Anne Frank's diary found in thrift store

A rare 1947 first edition of Anne Frank's diary, Het Achterhuis, was recently discovered in a thrift store in Eemnes. Well-preserved copies of this initial printing are highly valuable and can be worth thousands of euros.

Cabinet reverses income support cuts for the poor again

The Dutch government has reversed a planned €30 million cut to income support following a request from the House of Representatives. Political parties argued that municipalities must continue actively reaching out to citizens eligible for welfare benefits who are not yet utilizing them.

The horses of friends Julia (17) and Reza (20) have known each other longer than they have: ‘When you're on a horse, you have different conversations’

Julia Landzaat and Reza van Osnabrugge, two young friends from Heemstede and Hoofddorp, discuss how their shared passion for horse riding has strengthened their bond. They reflect on the fact that their horses have known each other longer than they have, noting that riding together allows for unique and meaningful conversations.

FNV Tata votes on new collective labor agreement: 'Green with a red border around it'

FNV union members at Tata Steel have voted in favor of a new collective labor agreement during meetings held on Thursday morning. Despite the majority approval of the proposal, many employees expressed significant dissatisfaction and ongoing tensions with the company's management.

Ambulance arrived nearly three hours late for man (31) with heart attack: GP delay caused extra damage

A 31-year-old man from Maasgouw suffered permanent heart damage after a general practitioner failed to respond promptly to his symptoms, delaying treatment by nearly three hours. The court in Roermond ruled that the doctor's negligence led to the severity of the man's condition following his heart attack.