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  1. Waste Workers in Almere Vote to Strike as Pay Dispute EscalatesWorkers who collect rubbish, sort recyclables and keep the streets of Almere clean have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action after months of…
  2. Almere Tests a New Model for Shared Electric CarsAlmere has launched a pilot programme for electric car sharing, giving residents an alternative to owning a private vehicle for every trip. The initiative…
  3. A florist’s 25-year presence ends under rising rent pressureAfter 25 years of serving customers, a long-established florist in Almere is shutting its doors as rising rent makes the shop’s business model unworkable. The…
  4. Almere Students Bring Climate Call to Grote MarktHundreds of high school students poured into Almere's historic Grote Markt on a brisk Tuesday afternoon, holding handmade signs and chanting demands for faster…
  5. Oosterwijk residents mobilise to protect centuries-old farmsteadThe story of a crumbling homestead on the edge of Almere's Oosterwijk district has turned into a rallying point for neighbours who refuse to see another piece…
  6. Almere Council Weighs Single-Use Plastics Ban in Public SpacesThe municipal council of Almere has begun formal discussions on a draft ordinance that would prohibit single-use plastics in public spaces across the city. If…
  7. A taste of Ethiopia opens its doors in Almere's Haven DistrictA new restaurant promising injera, doro wat, and freshly roasted coffee is preparing to welcome its first diners in the heart of Almere's Haven District. The…
  8. Volunteers Turn Attention to the Eem’s RiverbankA volunteer group organises a river clean-up along the Eem, bringing residents together to remove plastic, packaging, fishing line and other waste from the…
  9. Almere's City Hall Unveils Free Summer Programme for FamiliesAlmere's municipal government has announced a sweeping schedule of free family-friendly events running throughout the summer months, aiming to give residents…
  10. Almere Startup Wins Award For Sustainable Packaging InnovationAn Almere startup has received industry recognition for a new packaging system designed to reduce the amount of plastic used by food producers, retailers and…