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Amsterdam Recyclers Form Unofficial Union to Fight Stigma and Improve Conditions

Amsterdam's informal recycling workers, facing negative public perception and systemic challenges, are forming an unofficial union, the Amsterdam Can Collective, to advocate for better working conditions, accessible cash payments for recycling, and improved waste management policies.

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Amsterdam's Cleaning Industry: A Hub for Undocumented Brazilian Workers

Undocumented Brazilian immigrants, many entering as tourists, form the largest group of undocumented people in Amsterdam, predominantly working in cleaning, exploiting a loophole in the RNI system to gain access to bank accounts, facilitated by intermediaries profiting from their vulnerability.

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16-Year Sentence Demanded for Rapper Bigidagoe's Murder

A 21-year-old man is facing a 16-year prison sentence for the fatal shooting of rapper Danzel "Bigidagoe" Silos in Amsterdam in February 2022; the suspect, Shairone S., was apprehended in Paris three days later and admitted to the shooting, though claiming it was unintentional.

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Hundreds Mourn Dutch Singer Rob de Nijs

Hundreds of fans from across the Netherlands and abroad gathered at Amsterdam's DeLaMar Theater on [Date] to pay their respects to singer Rob de Nijs, who died at 82 after a battle with Parkinson's disease; the public tribute followed a private family gathering at the same location.

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Amsterdam Churches Face Displacement Amidst Urban Renewal

Amsterdam's urban renewal projects threaten several growing churches, including the MCTC, due to a lack of planning for religious spaces, causing conflict with the city's church-state separation policy.

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Amsterdam's Amstel River Walk: A Journey Through History and Art

A walking tour along the Amstel River south of Amsterdam, retracing Rembrandt's footsteps, reveals Dutch landscapes, historical sites, and artistic inspirations, contrasting tranquil countryside with the city's vibrant atmosphere.

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14-Year Sentence for Manslaughter of Rapper Bigidagoe

Shairone S. received a 14-year prison sentence for the manslaughter of rapper Bigidagoe in Amsterdam following a dispute over a necklace; S. admitted to the shooting but claimed it was unintentional, and he was apprehended in Paris while attempting to flee to French Guiana.

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32% Bias Score

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Schiphol Flight Path Adjustment to Create 60,000 Homes

The Netherlands proposes adjusting two Schiphol Airport departure routes to reduce noise pollution affecting tens of thousands of residents and create space for at least 60,000 new homes near Hoofddorp, Nieuw-Vennep, and Amsterdam Nieuw-West, significantly impacting urban development and potentially...

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Ukrainian Man Arrested for Amsterdam Knife Attack

A 30-year-old Ukrainian man, Roman D., stabbed five people near Amsterdam's Dam Square on March 27th, injuring two seriously; he was apprehended and has multiple IDs.

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Bike Thefts Surge in Netherlands; Amsterdam Hardest Hit

Over 86,000 bicycles were reported stolen in the Netherlands in 2023, a significant increase compared to previous years, with Amsterdam reporting almost 11,000 thefts; the rise is partly attributed to the increased demand for and professional theft of e-bikes.

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Amsterdam Surpasses European Cities in Cannabis and MDMA Use

Amsterdam surpasses all European cities in cannabis and MDMA use in 2024, showing a 60% increase in cannabis and double the MDMA levels of other cities, according to a new report by the European Drug Agency based on wastewater analysis from 128 European cities in 26 countries.

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Amsterdam Tightens Short-Term Rental Rules to Curb Overtourism

Amsterdam will further restrict short-term rentals to 15 nights per year in the Centrum, Nieuwe Pijp, and Oude Pijp neighborhoods starting April 2024, aiming to reduce overtourism and improve resident quality of life; this follows a 2019 reduction from 60 nights and a current 30-night limit.

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