Two thirds of Amsterdam adults exercise weekly
New figures show local participation has risen significantly since 2016, beating averages in other major Dutch cities.
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Houthavens exhibition gives platform to Rietveld graduates
Recent art graduates often struggle to find space to show their work after leaving school. A new exhibition in the Houthavens will host pieces by former Rietveld students for a year.
Dutch-cuisine restaurants around Leidseplein increasingly popular with tourists
Streets near Leidseplein are seeing traditional Dutch menus replace longstanding pizzerias and international spots.
History plaques now mark 600 Amsterdam streets
A grassroots initiative adding photos and bios next to city street signs has passed 600 panels.
Hair braiding workshop connects Amsterdam fathers of daughters
An economics teacher launched practical hair styling sessions to help men bond with their daughters.
Historic Jordaan barrel organ workshop to close
Family firm Perlee will sell its Westerstraat premises and auction its entire collection this weekend.
Mandatory microchips for domestic cats from 2028
Newborn kittens will need to be microchipped under a new government plan aimed at tackling stray populations.
Craft festival brings global makers to NDSM
More than a hundred craftspeople from several countries will offer workshops and demonstrations in Amsterdam-Noord this weekend.
Few Dutch lenders back joint household mortgages
Ministers want more households to buy property together, but most banks refuse to lend to groups.
Community kitchen Mensa Mensa nominated for Omarmprijs
The Zuidoost initiative offers affordable healthy food through shared cooking sessions and cheap dinners.
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