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Not everyone in the Jordaan is looking forward to King's Day: My cafe is closing, my heart is breaking

Residents and business owners in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood express mixed feelings about the upcoming King's Day celebrations, with some opting to close their doors due to overwhelming crowds. To manage the hundreds of thousands of expected visitors, the city is implementing stricter measures against illegal street parties and unauthorized alcohol sales. While some locals support the new enforcement policies, others remain skeptical about their ability to curb the annual event's chaos.

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Forum for Democracy floor leader Lidewij de Vos expecting

Lidewij de Vos, the group chair for Forum voor Democratie, has announced that she is expecting her first child. Her partner and fellow party member, Massimo Etalle, will be the father.

Eddy Zoëy could barely speak to his girlfriend and children for months due to illness

Dutch presenter and musician Eddy Zoëy was unable to speak with his partner and children for six months while suffering from Eagle Syndrome. He underwent two surgeries on his neck and was required to maintain strict vocal rest during his recovery period.

More regions moved to highest wildfire alert level

The fire department has raised the wildfire warning to the highest level, Phase 2, in several Dutch regions due to persistent drought. New areas under alert include Flevoland and Twente, joining regions like Kennemerland that have been at risk since early April.

Thomas Dekker and Laurens ten Dam in killer’s house: former cyclists unwittingly involved in shocking case from Moriah Wilson Netflix doc

Former Dutch professional cyclists Thomas Dekker and Laurens ten Dam were unintentionally involved in the murder case of American cyclist Moriah Wilson, as they were staying at the perpetrator's home when the crime occurred. The incident and the subsequent investigation are featured in a new Netflix documentary about the high-profile case.

Solar panel owners face major setback in new energy contracts: how much your bill will rise

Dutch households with solar panels are facing energy bill increases of up to 500 euros as the favorable netting scheme is set to conclude at the end of the year. New energy contracts are becoming significantly more expensive, impacting the financial return for consumers with solar installations.