IDFA says rising hotel taxes are forcing it to cut events
IDFA says rising hotel costs and Amsterdam’s planned tourist-tax increases are making it harder to bring filmmakers and industry guests to its documentary festival.
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Coffee & Kids has introduced Cowork & Nanny, where parents can work or take a break while a childcare worker supervises children nearby. The small-scale setup is aimed at local families.
Amsterdam’s Rietje Dijkman, 87, targets world record at 100
Rietje Dijkman trains on the athletics track in Watergraafsmeer several times a week despite having two new hips.
Staff doubt VUmc in Zuid will last until 2040
The VUmc hospital is due to close by 2040, ending a merger with the AMC that began fifteen years ago.
Hulvey cancels sold-out Amsterdam concert over explicit images at Club Annie
Christian rapper Hulvey cancelled his sold-out show an hour before it was due to start at Melkweg’s new Club Annie.
Amsterdam charity short of funds for free baby kits
The city can pay towards 370 of the roughly 700 baby starter kits needed in Amsterdam this year. Stichting Babyspullen is asking for donations to cover the gap.
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