Friday 23 October
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The Amsterdam Dance Event has returned for its 30th year, drawing a massive crowd of over 650,000 visitors to the Dutch capital. With hotel prices surging, the influx is causing spillover effects in neighboring cities, forcing the local transport operator GVB into overdrive to manage the chaos. Read more →
Construction projects in the Schalkwijk district of Haarlem have ground local traffic to a halt, leaving officials struggling to provide a timeline for relief. Between new housing developments and a major public transport hub, residents face a congested future that highlights the growing pains of Dutch urban planning. Read more →
Comedian Anniek Pheifer is set to join host Patrick Lodiers in a new improvisational show on NPO1. Titled "Wat speelt er," the program aims to find humor in the weekly news cycle starting on October 29. Read more →
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