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Skinnybikes with thin tires to bypass fat bike rules in Vondelpark: "New hype"

Cyclists in Amsterdam are turning to "skinnybikes" to bypass a new ban on fatbikes in Vondelpark starting May 11, which only permits bicycles with tires thinner than seven centimeters. Retailers report a significant shift in sales as riders seek to circumvent local restrictions aimed at reducing nuisance. Amsterdam officials implemented the measure while waiting for clearer national regulations regarding electric bike usage and age limits.

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Haroon Ali sees ‘looksmaxxers’ crying out for help: ‘They inflict great harm on their bodies to numb inner pain’

Columnist Haroon Ali discusses the "looksmaxxing" trend, where young men use extreme and often harmful methods to achieve physical perfection. He highlights that while these individuals are often mocked, their actions are frequently a way to cope with deep-seated inner pain as the subculture moves into the mainstream.

Unfortunate goalkeeper Nick Olij from Haarlem finally set to make Eredivisie debut for PSV

Nick Olij is set to make his debut for PSV in the Eredivisie after a season of setbacks, including injuries and losing the starting spot to Matej Kovar. The 30-year-old goalkeeper, who is originally from Haarlem, joined the club from Sparta last summer but has yet to play a league match.

Greek politicians may face prosecution in EU funds fraud case

The Greek parliament has lifted the legal immunity of thirteen politicians from the ruling Néa Dimokratía party to allow for their prosecution in an EU subsidy fraud case. The scandal involves dozens of individuals who allegedly falsified land ownership records to illegally obtain European Union funds.

Heinen open to taxing windfall profits, but not yet

Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen has expressed openness to taxing the excess profits of companies benefiting from conflicts in the Middle East, such as those in the oil sector. However, he stated that the measure will not be implemented immediately as several procedural steps must first be completed.

Asylum shelter outweighs local residents' interests, judge rules

A Dutch judge ruled that the societal need for humanitarian asylum housing outweighs the interests of local residents in participating in the decision-making process. The case involved thirteen residents and entrepreneurs attempting to block the temporary placement of 110 asylum seekers in a vacant town hall in Loosdrecht.