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Plans for one-way traffic on Utrechtsestraat, but not everyone is convinced

The Amsterdam municipality is considering making the Utrechtsestraat a one-way street to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion. While some residents support the initiative, the local neighborhood association opposes the plan, arguing that it will merely displace traffic to the nearby canals. A final decision will be made after the municipality completes a participation process with residents and business owners.

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Recycle shop Droppie wants to expand to dozens of shopping centers

Recycle shop Droppie has announced plans to expand its operations by adding 70 new locations to shopping centers throughout the Netherlands. The shop, which currently operates in the country's four largest cities, offers customers a small fee in exchange for various types of recyclable waste.

Even in cycling there are sticklers for the rules, Mart Smeets observes. 'What a sad decision'

Sports commentator Mart Smeets criticized the strict enforcement of rules in cycling following a dominant performance by Tadej Pogacar and the UAE team on Saturday. The team's display of strength serves as a significant warning to all other competitors in the field.

Watch pediatrician’s COVID hearing: why did schools have to close?

A Dutch parliamentary inquiry is holding hearings this week to investigate the reasons behind school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, pediatrician Károly Illy and former Education Minister Ingrid van Engelshoven will testify about the decision-making process. The public can follow the hearings live as part of the ongoing investigation into the government's pandemic response.

Five parties conclude coalition negotiations in Rotterdam

Five political parties in Rotterdam have concluded their negotiations to form a new city government. The coalition agreement is expected to be officially presented this Friday after final details were settled on Monday.

Prison sentence for former South Korean minister over 2024 power grab

Former South Korean Justice Minister Park Sung-jae has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his involvement in the martial law declaration of late 2024. The sentence follows his role in the power grab initiated by former President Yoon Suk-yeol.