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After facing national political tensions, MP Esmah Lahlah is returning to where her heart leads her: fighting for young people at the city level. The 46-year-old will lead Amsterdam's education, youth employment, and youth care as the city's newest alderman.
A budget rail service is bringing €19 tickets between Amsterdam and Paris, making international travel more affordable than ever. The Dutch company already runs wildly popular €10 trips to Berlin.
Planes at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport are now taxiing without their jet engines, slashing fuel use and carbon emissions on the ground. The robotic tractor system could cut taxi fuel consumption by 65% if rolled out across Europe's airports.
A woman with Dutch colonial ancestors returned to the Netherlands 300 years later and discovered home in Amsterdam's ever-changing skies. Her journey bridges continents and centuries through an unexpected connection.
When concertgoers spoke up about blocked views at Harry Styles' Amsterdam shows, his team listened and took immediate action. The singer is now adjusting his stage setup to ensure all 10 nights of fans get the experience they paid for.
The Netherlands is building a new tech powerhouse by connecting Amsterdam and Eindhoven into a unified innovation corridor. The bold plan includes a specialized university campus focusing on cutting-edge AI and deeptech to keep the country competitive.
Amsterdam is making sure its most vulnerable residents can prepare for emergencies by distributing 2,000 free emergency kits through food banks this summer. The city is stepping up where national guidelines left lower-income families behind.
A professional dancer paralyzed by ALS performed on stage again using brain interface technology that translates her thoughts into movements through a digital avatar. The groundbreaking performance in Amsterdam marked the first time someone has danced professionally using only their mind.
Amsterdam just became the first capital city to ban advertisements for meat, fossil fuels, and high-carbon products like flights and cruises. More than 50 cities worldwide are following suit, using the same approach that successfully reduced smoking rates.
Seventy-five years after Moluccan soldiers arrived seeking temporary refuge, Amsterdam's mayor is urging the Dutch government to finally apologize for broken promises. A new memorial honors the families who were told they'd stay six months but ended up building generations of life in the Netherlands.
Thousands of Dutch revelers dressed head to toe in orange flooded Amsterdam's streets and canals to celebrate King Willem-Alexander's birthday. What started as a royal holiday has blossomed into a joyful nationwide celebration of spring and togetherness.
Vietnam's airlines are launching more than 10 new international routes this summer, connecting travelers to destinations from Amsterdam to Japan. The expansion makes it easier than ever for tourists to discover Vietnam and for Vietnamese travelers to explore the world.
Dr. masharu's Museum of Edible Earth showcases 600 edible soils from 44 countries, challenging what we think we know about dirt. The interactive exhibit at London's Somerset House lets visitors safely sample soil from around the world.
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Dutch researchers have created the first complete 3D map of the clitoris's sensory nerves, filling a gap that's existed for decades despite similar penis research being done 30 years ago. The breakthrough could transform surgeries for survivors of genital mutilation and improve gender-affirming care.
A new movement is sweeping Europe as young people pack into offline events to rediscover creativity, connection, and life without screens. What started as a casual cafe meetup now draws hundreds who pay to put their phones away and reconnect with themselves.
A mother of three living with ALS performed ballet on stage in Amsterdam by controlling a digital avatar with her thoughts. The breakthrough technology could help others with motor neurone disease regain their ability to express themselves through movement.
Amsterdam's phone-free social events are spreading across Europe, proving people crave real human connection. Participants swap screens for creativity, conversation, and a surprising sense of relief.
The University of Manitoba Singers are heading to Sweden and Amsterdam this month after a remarkable year of growth. Despite half the choir being new members, they've mastered challenging repertoire and are ready to perform in historic Nordic venues.
The Netherlands marked a quarter century since becoming the first country to legalize same-sex marriage, with three couples tying the knot at midnight in Amsterdam's City Hall. What started as a pioneering moment in 2001 has inspired nearly 40 countries to follow suit.
A Dutch architecture firm ditched traditional floor plans to create a vertical home where each family activity gets its own "box," stacked playfully to keep everyone connected. The Light House shows how creative design can bring families closer together.
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