‘Big shared wardrobe’: Amsterdam ‘fashion library’ where donated clothes, new and used, can be rented or bought takes aim at textile waste

The daily rental price varies from around 50 euro cents (US 55 cents) to €2, depending on the customer’s loyalty – how often he or she rents clothes and how many are borrowed. The exterior of LENA, the fashion library in central Amsterdam. Photo: Instagram/@lena_library For Cakir, a 37-year-old NGO campaign manager, the concept is … Read more

Inside the ‘most beautiful cinema in the world’ just a few hours from the UK – with very grand seats and on-site bar

MOVIE goers have been left in awe of the “most beautiful cinema in the world” which is fitted out with plush seats and an on-site bar. Amsterdam’s Tuschinski Theatre is a sight to behold with its mixture of Art Deco and Art Nouveau stylings. 6 The Tuschinski Theatre mixes Art Deco and Art Nouveau stylingsCredit: … Read more

‘Extinction Rebellion’ Climate Activists Block Part of Amsterdam Highway

AMSTERDAM —  Climate activists blocked part of the main highway around Amsterdam near the former headquarters of ING bank Saturday to protest its financing of fossil fuels. Amsterdam Municipality said in a message on X, formerly Twitter, that traffic authorities closed part of the road and diverted traffic “to prevent a life-threatening situation.” Hundreds of … Read more

The four-country river cruise like a ‘floating hotel’ with fairytale towns and the world’s largest wine barrel

MENTION the words “river cruise” to anyone and they will conjure up images of OAPs sipping tea, playing backgammon and hobbling around villages with walking sticks. But these holidays are also packed full of charming destinations, delicious food and bucketloads of booze — so why should all the fun be reserved for those over 50? … Read more