rssSep 29, 2025, 17:00

From factory to doorstep #1: how fireworks hold the city in their grip

Amsterdam news outlet AT5 has launched a documentary series titled "Van fabriek tot portiek" to investigate the surge of firework bomb explosions targeting homes and businesses in the city. The series examines the traumatic impact on residents and explores how criminal organizations recruit vulnerable youth to carry out these attacks, which are often linked to criminal or personal disputes.

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In Café de Oplossing (which fits in three cargo bikes), men discuss jokes at the expense of women: 'I hear "your mom" every day'

Café de Oplossing, a mobile pop-up event at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, provides a space for men to discuss and confront sexist jokes and remarks. The initiative encourages participants to reflect on their own language and learn how to challenge derogatory behavior within their friend groups.

This artist had the Stedelijk staircase painted black: 'It is an opportunity to head in a new direction'

American artist Adam Pendleton is currently exhibiting his work at the Stedelijk Museum, where he has notably painted the stairwell black. His art features a complex blend of indistinct words and abstract shapes, intentionally challenging viewers who seek clear, definitive meanings in his creative process.

23-year-old man arrested in case of Hajar (29) found dead, taken into custody in Koggenland

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Koggenland in connection with the death of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was discovered in a suitcase in Amsterdam. The suspect was apprehended following a separate violent incident and was previously identified by police after appearing on surveillance footage with the victim.

“A one in a million chance”: Back in Bloemstraat after mistaken move

This episode of De Straten van Amsterdam explores the strong sense of community on the Bloemstraat in the Jordaan neighborhood. It features stories from various residents, including a woman who returned to the street after a regretted move and an artist dedicated to helping those in need.

Live: Driehoek to hold press conference at 7 p.m. on the death of Hajar (29)

Amsterdam officials are holding a press conference to provide updates on the death of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was found in a suitcase near the Amsteldijk. The woman had been missing since early October, with police previously reporting that she was last seen with a man near the RAI.