Hortus Botanicus course explores urban plant survival
A four-day course at the botanical garden examines how plants adapt to extreme climates and shifting city environments.
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Wolf spotted forty kilometres from Amsterdam in Laren
A wandering wolf has been sighted in Het Gooi, prompting nature reserves to lock up sheep at night. Experts are divided over whether wolves could eventually reach the coastal dunes.
Amstelkwartier street balances new housing and heritage
Bella Vistastraat blends modern residential architecture with the historic monuments of the former Zuidergasfabriek.
A9 traffic moves into sunken Amstelveen section
Both directions will share the new northern trough from Monday morning following a full weekend closure.
New youth theatre show takes shape in the Teekenschool
A new youth theatre production takes shape in the Teekenschool near the Rijksmuseum, bringing Dutch historical figures to the stage and linking their stories to questions young audiences face today.
Amsterdam foundation risks run deeper than estimated
Satellite data reveals one in four homes sank more than a millimetre each year during the last decade.
Amsterdam teacher reaches millions on TikTok
Nouhaila El Guebli uses social media videos alongside classroom teaching to support vulnerable pupils.
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