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At the benefit concert for Ukraine in the Concertgebouw, one question grows ever louder: when will you bring aid?
A charity event at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam centered on the urgent need for humanitarian aid in Ukraine. Attendees were consistently challenged to consider their personal role in transporting es...
Man robs pub in Amstelveen and takes contents of slot machines: ‘He was very aggressive’
A 36-year-old man was arrested in Amstelveen after threatening a pub owner and stealing cash from six slot machines. The suspect became aggressive when the owner struggled to provide change, leading t...
Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan undergoes surgery: 'Back to work as fit as possible'
Deep Purple lead singer Ian Gillan has undergone emergency surgery in Leipzig, leading to the cancellation of his remaining European and British tour dates. The postponed schedule includes a show orig...
Painting of Amsterdam orphan girls returns to location where it was painted after 137 years
The Amsterdam Museum has acquired the 1889 painting Musicerende Amsterdamse Burgerweesmeisjes by Thérèse Schwartze, returning it to the city after 137 years. The work depicts children from the forme...
Painting of Amsterdam orphan girls returns to location where it was painted after 137 years
After 137 years, the Amsterdam Museum has acquired Thérèse Schwartze's painting depicting orphanage girls, which was originally created inside the building now housing the museum. The historic piece...
Piet Hein Tunnel closed due to emergency service communication system failure
The Piet Heintunnel in Amsterdam is closed in both directions due to a malfunction in the C2000 emergency communication network. The tunnel will remain inaccessible to traffic until the system, which ...
Assen and an entirely new village: minister designates final large construction sites
The Dutch government has designated five additional large-scale sites, including a new village named Cortelande, to complete a list of 31 key residential development areas across the country. These pr...
Concerns over growing number of homeless people: "The problems just keep piling up"
Amsterdam is grappling with a severe rise in homelessness, with over 13,000 individuals currently lacking permanent housing. Local organizations are calling for more urgent government action to addres...
Children with disabilities often face longer commutes to school
Nearly half of children with disabilities in the Netherlands must travel outside their hometown to attend school, often facing long commutes that hinder their social development. Experts advocate for ...
Inclusive doll shop Colourful Goodies returns to the Zeedijk: 'I don't want to hear that these dolls are different anymore'
Ellen Brudet has reopened her inclusive doll shop on the Zeedijk in Amsterdam after her previous store in Noord closed earlier this year. Through her business, she aims to normalize diversity in toys ...
The illness was the wake-up call I needed to change my life
After being diagnosed with a chronic kidney disease while working in Tokyo, an individual decided to fundamentally change their life path to prioritize their health. They now work as a freelancer and ...
Kalverstraat next in line: last cast-iron gas pipes to be removed from Amsterdam soil
Netbeheerder Liander is gestart met het vervangen van alle gietijzeren gasleidingen in Amsterdam om veiligheidsrisico's zoals lekken en explosies te voorkomen. Volgend jaar staat de complexe vervangin...
Spot the differences: Orlyplein in 1992 and 2026
The Orlyplein in Amsterdam has been converted from a former bus and tram terminal into a sustainable green rooftop park. The new design incorporates an advanced drainage system that captures rainwater...
Amsterdam Museum buys iconic portrait of orphanage girls for 250,000 euros, painted at the museum's location
The Amsterdam Museum has purchased a historic portrait of Burgerweeshuis girls by Thérèse Schwartze for 200,000 euros. The acquisition will be displayed at the museum's Kalverstraat site following e...
Rob Jetten target of mockery at Red Line protest with 200,000 participants: ‘Daddy, what did you do during the genocide?’
Around 200,000 people gathered in Amsterdam for the fourth Red Line demonstration to protest against Israel's actions in Palestinian territories. Prime Minister Rob Jetten was a frequent target of cri...
No trains between Amsterdam, Utrecht and Hilversum
A vehicle collision with a railway viaduct in Amsterdam has caused significant train service disruptions between Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Hilversum. The delays are expected to last until 13:45, coincid...
Train traffic between Amsterdam Centraal and Amsterdam Muiderpoort halted after truck hits railway viaduct
Train traffic between Amsterdam Centraal and Amsterdam Muiderpoort was suspended on Sunday afternoon after a truck struck a railway viaduct. ProRail inspected the bridge for safety, while NS encourage...
Museumplein fills up with Red Line protesters
Protesters have gathered at Amsterdam's Museumplein for the fourth Rode Lijn demonstration, demanding that the Dutch government cut all ties with Israel. The event, which follows a major protest in Oc...
Pedestrian (85) seriously injured after collision on Parnassusweg in Amsterdam-Zuid
An 85-year-old man was critically injured after being hit by a car near Amsterdam Zuid station early this morning. The driver has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol a...
Amsterdam Museum takes to the streets for exhibition on Moluccans
The Amsterdam Museum is hosting a new exhibition about the history of Moluccans in the city at a temporary location on Java Island. The display honors the 75th anniversary of the arrival of Moluccan f...
Organization: at least 200,000 people take part in Red Line protest in Amsterdam
Around 200,000 people gathered at Amsterdam's Museumplein for the Red Line protest to call for government action against the war in Gaza. Organizers are demanding economic sanctions and an end to mili...
Red Line protest again this afternoon, demonstration starts at Museumplein
A large-scale protest called De Rode Lijn Voorbij is taking place today at Museumplein in Amsterdam to demand stronger government action regarding Israel. The event involves a city-wide march and has ...
LIVE Eredivisie | Big match in Enschede: Ajax visits FC Twente
Ajax will face FC Twente in an important Eredivisie matchup starting at 14:30. The game features the return of Wout Weghorst to face the Amsterdam side as both teams compete for a top position in the ...
Roads are getting busier and traffic jams are increasing: 'Travel time is becoming unpredictable'
Dutch road infrastructure is under significant pressure due to essential maintenance, leading to warnings of increased congestion and unpredictable travel times. Experts suggest that to cope with the ...
Police conduct checks with explosive detection dogs in storage units in Osdorp and Diemen
Municipal officials in Osdorp and Diemen have conducted proactive searches of storage units and garages using explosive-detection dogs to prevent potential safety threats. While no explosives were fou...
Former electronics store Radio Rotor squatted: "There was a group of twenty people"
A group of approximately twenty people has occupied the vacant building in Amsterdam that formerly housed the electronics store Radio Rotor. Police have made contact with the occupants, and the owner ...
Man dies in accident in Holysloot
A man has died following an accident on private property on Dorpsstraat in Holysloot, located in rural Amsterdam-Noord. Despite the rapid arrival of emergency medical services and a trauma team, the v...
Alderman knew canal cruise levy was dubious: "Risk of five million in repayments"
The Amsterdam municipal government faced a court-ordered reversal of a tour boat passenger levy increase after earlier warnings about its legality were ignored. Officials were aware of a potential fiv...
At Queer Tattoo Fest in De Hallen, you are the norm instead of the exception
De Hallen in Amsterdam is hosting the second edition of the Queer Tattoo Fest this weekend, drawing hundreds of participants from around the world. The event aims to provide a safe, inclusive environm...
All 218 protesters arrested at Microsoft data center released
All 218 protesters arrested at a Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam-West have been released following their detention for trespassing and vandalism. Microsoft has filed formal compla...