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Boil water advisory for two Amsterdam streets lifted: no more bacteria in drinking water

Waternet has lifted the boil water advisory for two streets in Amsterdam after tests confirmed the drinking water is once again free of bacteria. A separate advisory remains in place for over 200 connections near Kastelenstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid, where further updates are expected on Monday. The contamination, involving E. coli and enterococci, likely occurred during maintenance work on the water supply network.

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Queen Máxima reacts to the death of Kops: 'Remarkable how strong she was'

Queen Máxima has paid tribute to 19-year-old influencer Jade Kops, who passed away on Friday morning after a battle with cancer. The Queen praised Kops for her openness and strength, while family and friends also shared their grief and pride in her impact.

Jetten: Spain is and remains a full member of NATO

Prime Minister Rob Jetten affirmed that Spain remains a full member of NATO following an EU summit in Cyprus. His remarks respond to leaked U.S. plans suggesting potential suspensions for certain allies, including Spain.

Jade Anna caught with fake webshop review: ‘Jan’ gives five stars, but he doesn’t exist

Influencer Jade Anna van Vliet’s company has been caught posting a fake five-star review for a product before its official release. Although posting fake reviews is illegal, the brand has claimed the incident was an unintentional mistake.

Mostly emergency seekers, status holders and students in Oldenhove, but Joyce Goverde captures the stories behind these stereotypical labels in new exhibition

Photographer Joyce Goverde is presenting a new exhibition that captures the personal stories of residents living in the Oldenhove temporary housing community before its scheduled demolition next year. The project aims to look past stereotypical labels such as students and status holders to highlight the human experiences within the shared living space.

Mayor Halsema on King's Day: Record number of enforcement officers in the city

Amsterdam Mayor Halsema has announced a record deployment of 250 enforcement officers for King's Day to manage overcrowding and curb illegal alcohol and drug use. The city will enforce stricter regulations on boat occupancy and street parties following safety concerns from previous years. Additionally, the Mayor announced that bar opening hours will be extended this summer to accommodate residents wishing to watch World Cup matches.