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Mustaches on and smile: Maike Meijer and Donny Ronny on humor and vulnerability in De Zwoele Stad
In an episode of the talk show 'De Zwoele Stad' filmed in Amsterdam's Bijlmerplein, comedians Maike Meijer and Donny Ronny discuss how humor serves as a vital tool for navigating life's challenges. Th...
Permit granted for new data center in Amsterdam Southeast
A building permit has been issued for the first tower of a major Equinix data center in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, as the application preceded a local construction moratorium. While the facility is slated fo...
Delays and fewer trains due to switch failure between Amsterdam Central and Schiphol
A switch failure between Amsterdam Centraal and Schiphol Airport is causing train delays and a reduced service frequency. Commuters are advised to expect disruptions as a result of the infrastructure ...
From passenger van to passenger cargo bike: "A few steps backward"
The Regenboog Groep in Amsterdam has replaced its drug user bus with a mobile cargo bike after local protests forced the bus to be taken out of service. While the bike allows staff to maintain contact...
New in Amsterdam: Homeland brews a truly Amsterdam pilsner for the first time
Brouwerij Homeland has launched its first authentic Amsterdam pilsner after nearly two years of development. The new beer is produced at the brewery's location on the Marineterrein in Amsterdam.
Court: life sentences for two members of robbery gang
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for their involvement in seven violent robberies committed in 2020 and 2021. The crimes, which took place in West-Friesland and...
Man who vandalized National Monument on Dam Square found guilty, judge imposes no sentence
A man who defaced the National Monument on Dam Square on August 16, 2025, has been found guilty but received no formal punishment. The court noted that the defendant had already paid the 895-euro cost...
Man found guilty of defacing National Monument but receives no punishment
A man who vandalized the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on August 16, 2025, has been found guilty by a court but will not receive a penalty. The court determined that no additional punis...
Man stabbed in home in North, woman arrested
A man was stabbed and hospitalized following a dispute at a residence in the Buikslotermeer area of Amsterdam-Noord on Monday evening. Police have arrested a 56-year-old woman in connection with the i...
Medieval gate at Rijksmuseum straightened: "It is now fairly level"
The original medieval Stadhouderspoort, located in the garden of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, is currently being restored after sinking more than thirty centimeters over time. Engineers are using a s...
The 'toy brick' building is disappearing: cancer research center to be demolished
The iconic UMC cancer research building in Amsterdam, known as the 'blokkendoos', is being demolished following its closure in late 2024. The site will be repurposed to support the Zuidasdok project, ...
Five years after the attack on Peter R. de Vries: I miss the camaraderie
Exactly five years after the fatal shooting of Peter R. de Vries in Amsterdam, colleagues and family are commemorating his life and professional legacy. De Vries, who served as a confidant to a key wi...
Living small, dreaming big: 4 properties you can get for under 300k in Amsterdam
Finding an affordable home in Amsterdam is often challenging due to high property prices. This article highlights four available properties priced under three hundred thousand euros, offering tips on ...
Neighborhood shocked by stabbing in IJburg: "The atmosphere here sometimes shifts"
A 38-year-old man was left in critical condition following a stabbing incident that occurred during a large street brawl on IJburg in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening. Police are currently investigating t...
Mama Baranka artist Nelson Carrilho (73) has passed away
Renowned artist Nelson Carrilho, best known for public sculptures like Mama Baranka in Amsterdam's Vondelpark, has died at the age of 73 following a cardiac arrest. His work often explored Caribbean-S...
Doubles measures are a blow to Wimbledon winner Sem Verbeek
Dutch tennis player Sem Verbeek was eliminated in the round of 16 of the men's doubles at Wimbledon alongside his partner Sander Gille. Verbeek expressed significant concern regarding potential ATP pl...
Three people flee after accident on IJburglaan, one injured
A collision occurred early this morning at the intersection of IJburglaan and Zuiderzeeweg, resulting in one injury. Three individuals from one of the vehicles fled the scene but were later located an...
Alexanderplein closed to traffic again after tram damages overhead lines
Alexanderplein in Amsterdam has been closed to traffic due to a broken tram overhead line that fell to the ground after being damaged by a tram's pantograph. As a result, several tram lines have had t...
Truck overturned for hours due to sinkhole on Mosplein
A municipal garbage truck overturned at the Mosplein roundabout in Amsterdam around 9:30 a.m. after encountering a hole in the road. No one was injured, but specialized crews are currently working to ...
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Fewer intercity trains around Leiden and no sprinters between Haarlem and Leiden due to switch failure [update]
A switch failure is disrupting train services on Monday morning, resulting in fewer intercity trains between Leiden, The Hague, and Amsterdam. Additionally, sprinter services between Haarlem and Leide...
Two explosions at apartments in Geuzenveld, police investigate possible link
Two apartment buildings were targeted by explosions in the Geuzenveld neighborhood of Amsterdam during the night. Police are currently investigating both incidents and considering a potential link bet...
Traffic in North Holland on Monday, July 6: A7 between Hoorn and Abbekerk closed after accident, tunnel malfunction disrupts train traffic
A traffic accident caused the closure of the A7 highway between Hoorn and Abbekerk on Monday morning. Additionally, a tunnel malfunction has disrupted train services between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Z...
New walking route through the city center honors pioneers of LGBTQ+ emancipation
A new walking route called the Walk of Pride has been installed in Amsterdam, featuring 52 bronze tiles that honor pioneers of the LGBTQ+ movement. The route serves as a permanent tribute to those who...
Man injured in stabbing in Amsterdam
A 38-year-old man was injured in a stabbing incident on Maria Austriastraat in Amsterdam during the night between Sunday and Monday. Local police reported the event and are currently investigating the...
Vunzige Deuntjes festival stands on its own again: "We still exist because we didn't give up"
The urban festival Vunzige Deuntjes successfully held its first edition as an independent event in the Amsterdamse Bos after managing to buy itself back from parent company Superstruct. Despite previo...
Vunzige Deuntjes festival stands on its own again: "We still exist because we never gave up"
The urban festival Vunzige Deuntjes successfully held its first independent edition in the Amsterdamse Bos after the organization bought itself back from parent company Superstruct. Despite uncertaint...
Ecologists see rare plants return to Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes after reduced fallow deer grazing: 'Some plants we haven't seen in years were still hidden in the soil'
Researchers from the University of Amsterdam observed that reducing fallow deer grazing in the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen has allowed rare plant species to reappear. The study highlights that spec...
Author Marjan Berk passes away at age 93
Author and columnist Marjan Berk has passed away in Amsterdam at the age of 93. Throughout her prolific career, she was known for her work in cabaret, television, and as a writer of numerous books and...
Call for a free joke: De Kleine Komedie launches the Fun Line
De Kleine Komedie theater in Amsterdam has launched the 'Geinlijn,' a free phone service where callers can listen to jokes told by famous Dutch comedians. Inspired by a 1970s initiative by Max Tailleu...
Call for a free joke: De Kleine Komedie opens the Fun Line
The Amsterdam-based theater De Kleine Komedie has launched a temporary telephone service called the Geinlijn, where callers can listen to jokes told by famous Dutch comedians. Inspired by a similar in...