A CBS study reveals that Amsterdam has the highest number of same-sex marriages in the Netherlands, with at least 44,000 residents married to a partner of the same sex. The city is preparing to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first same-sex wedding on April 1, an event originally officiated by then-mayor Job Cohen. To mark the jubilee, Mayor Femke Halsema will officiate three new weddings at midnight next Wednesday.
Hillegom has inaugurated a new municipal executive, featuring one of the youngest groups of aldermen in the Netherlands. The installation occurred on Wednesday evening during the presentation of the town's main policy agreement for the new governing period.
Stichting Santpoort has released a second booklet titled 'Meer Thuis in Santpoort' to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The publication highlights historically significant buildings, objects, and landscape features within the Santpoort area.
The installation of beach houses in Heemskerk is being delayed due to a sand replenishment project managed by Rijkswaterstaat and the local municipality. Hans Adrichem, chairman of the Heemskerck beach association, expressed strong support for the project, noting that the long-term benefits outweigh the temporary delay.
The Melkweg venue in Amsterdam has canceled a scheduled performance by German DJ Avaion following allegations of abuse made by his former partner. The show, which was set to take place this coming Wednesday, was called off by the venue in light of the accusations.
A restaurant on Javastraat in Amsterdam has reopened after being shut down by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) due to a rat infestation. Despite the reopening, the owner has decided to put the business up for sale and move to a new location due to the stress caused by the incident. The NVWA confirmed that the owner met all required pest control measures before being allowed to serve customers again.