Moving in with a Crowbar – The Squatters in Amsterdam:
They come in broad daylight and in big numbers of 50 to 100 people. And they occupy houses that have been empty for over a year. An old law legalizes their actions. In Amsterdam they are called “Krakers”, because they move in with a crowbar. They are fighting their own way against real estate speculations and housing shortage in the city. Politicians don’t like them, but for many renters they are the Robin Hoods of the neighbourhood…
