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Bruno Mars celebrates the 'beautiful women' of Amsterdam during show at ArenA
Bruno Mars has kicked off a series of four concerts at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. The singer entertained the audience while performing for his fans in the Dutch capital.
Ministry of Defence invests tens of millions in drone company and takes golden share option for the first time
The Dutch Ministry of Defence is investing tens of millions of euros into Intelic, an Amsterdam-based company specializing in drone control software. As part of this deal, the ministry will secure a '...
Debate over chaos in city districts ends in a fizzle: officials installed after all
Following recent political controversy regarding the appointment of district administrators in Amsterdam-Nieuw-West and Amsterdam-Zuidoost, the proposed PRO candidates have been officially installed. ...
Debate over chaos in city districts ends in a fizzle: administrators installed after all
The Amsterdam city council held an emergency debate following political unrest regarding the appointment of new district administrators in Nieuw-West and Zuidoost. Despite initial opposition and rejec...
Thirty million euro subsidy for Oost neighborhood heating network: "Decisive turning point"
The residents' initiative MeerEnergie has received a 30 million euro government subsidy to develop a neighborhood heating network in Amsterdam's Middenmeer district. Although the project aims to conne...
Tax authority opens support center in Southeast
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration is opening a new support center in the Zuidoost district of Amsterdam next Wednesday. Located at the Stadsloket on Anton de Komplein, the facility will provide...
Study: more euthanasia reports due to changing society
Research from Radboudumc, UMC Utrecht, and Amsterdam UMC indicates that the rise in euthanasia requests is driven by shifting societal views on death. Additional factors contributing to this trend inc...
New borough executive board members
The Amsterdam city council has officially appointed new executive board members for the city's districts. The announcement outlines the individuals selected to serve in these administrative roles.
Car blocks elevator at Vijzelgracht garage: "Maybe it came up by itself"
A car blocked an elevator lift at the Vijzelgracht parking garage in Amsterdam from Tuesday evening to Wednesday afternoon. While residents suspected the driver of improper use, the owner claimed the ...
Love Amsterdam? Sing along! Artists perform tribute to the capital at the Concertgebouw
On July 18 and 19, artists will perform a musical tribute to Amsterdam at the Concertgebouw. The event features traditional city-themed music and encourages the audience to sing along.
Gaza flotilla activists to file complaint for sexual violence
Seven Dutch participants of the Global Summit Flotilla are filing criminal charges against Israeli soldiers for alleged sexual violence, torture, and abuse. Assisted by an Amsterdam law firm, the acti...
District politicians have little influence: is the system still working?
District committee members in Amsterdam are expressing frustration over their lack of real decision-making power, as their current role is limited to providing non-binding advice to the central city c...
Special summer youth camp for children who are not going on vacation
Tennisclub WOC is organizing a free summer youth camp for children from low-income families as part of its 'Play 4 Love' impact program. The organizers are currently working to identify and reach fami...
Le petit déjeuner: 3 French breakfasts in Amsterdam
This article highlights three French-style breakfast spots in Amsterdam where visitors can enjoy traditional pastries like croissants and pain au chocolat. The guide aims to provide a Parisian dining ...
How did the red ruffed lemur escape from Artis?
A red ruffed lemur escaped from the Artis zoo in Amsterdam last Friday, likely due to reduced supervision caused by extreme heat. The animal was safely retrieved from a tree by emergency services and ...
From canal party to global symbol: 30 years of Canal Parade
Pride Amsterdam celebrates the 30th anniversary of the iconic Canal Parade this year. An exhibition titled 'Liefde op de Grachten' at the Grachtenmuseum marks this milestone by documenting the event's...
Last artwork by the late Wim T. Schippers unveiled at Stedelijk Museum
The final artwork by the late Wim T. Schippers, titled 'Wim is weg 1942-2026 (unfinished)', was unveiled at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam on Wednesday. Schippers donated the piece to the museum be...
Final artwork by Wim T. Schippers unveiled at Stedelijk Museum
The final artwork by the late artist Wim T. Schippers, titled 'Wim is weg 1942-2026 (unfinished)', was unveiled at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam on Wednesday. The piece was donated to the museum b...
Car flips onto its side and is totaled in collision with city bus
A car was totaled and landed on its side after colliding with a public bus on the IJdoornlaan in Amsterdam-Noord late yesterday afternoon. The driver was examined by ambulance personnel at the scene b...
King’s Day measures 'effective', Halsema wants to further tighten rules in Amsterdam next year
Mayor Femke Halsema has declared the new measures implemented during King's Day in Amsterdam effective at reducing public nuisance. Following a positive evaluation, the mayor plans to further tighten ...
Appointed at the recommendation of Louis van Gaal, Marijn Beuker increasingly lost support within Ajax
Marijn Beuker is departing from his position at Ajax, where he was originally tasked with improving the club's data and structure. His tenure ended due to a significant loss of internal support from c...
This is how the Bigi Spikri marched through the city: "This day means a lot to me"
Thousands of people participated in the annual Bigi Spikri parade from the Stopera to Oosterpark in Amsterdam to celebrate Keti Koti. The traditional procession marks the end of slavery and precedes t...
Public Prosecution Service demands 40-month prison sentence for explosion at De Pizzabakkers Amsterdam
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 40-month prison sentence for a 25-year-old man involved in a series of explosions at a De Pizzabakkers restaurant in Amsterdam. Prosecutors cited DNA evid...
Rules for King's Day in Amsterdam may be tightened further
The city of Amsterdam is considering stricter regulations for future King's Day celebrations following successful crowd management measures last year. Mayor Femke Halsema intends to further control th...
Halsema at slavery commemoration: Deeply rooted racist views in parts of society
During the National Commemoration of the Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark, Mayor Femke Halsema and Acting Prime Minister Jetten addressed the persistent issues of structural racism and discrimin...
Primary school students hold their own Bigi Spikri: "Everyone should know it is Keti Koti"
Students from the Flevoparkschool in Amsterdam-Oost organized their own Bigi Spikri parade to commemorate Keti Koti and raise awareness about the history of slavery. Teachers and residents praised the...
Flevoparkschool students hold their own Bigi Spikri: "Everyone should know it's Keti Koti"
Students from the Flevoparkschool in Amsterdam-Oost organized their own 'Bigi Spikri' parade to celebrate Keti Koti and commemorate the abolition of slavery. The event aimed to raise awareness about t...
An empty chair at Café De Jaren: close friend pays tribute to Wim T. Schippers (1942-2026)
The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam is hosting a tribute to the late artist and program maker Wim T. Schippers, featuring the presentation of his final, unfinished work. His longtime friend Titus Muizel...
Murder suspect Clen V. claims he did not notice deceased woman in bathroom
Clen V. is suspected of involvement in the death of his 40-year-old partner, Leonie, who was found deceased in her Amsterdam-Zuid home in March. The Public Prosecution Service cites evidence that the ...
Amsterdam suspect denies murdering his wife, cause of death still unclear
A 39-year-old man has appeared in court in Amsterdam to deny allegations that he murdered his wife, whose body was found in a bath in their home last March. While prosecutors suspect foul play, no def...