Three children were taken to the hospital this evening after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a defective water heater in a home in Amsterdam West. Emergency services responded to reports of symptoms like headaches and fatigue, eventually identifying the leak and ventilating the property.
Dam Square and surrounding streets in Amsterdam will be temporarily closed on June 9 and 17 to accommodate state visits by the President of Germany and the Emperor of Japan. These measures are necessary for the official ceremonies scheduled to take place during their visits.
An investigation by AD Rotterdams Dagblad has revealed that snus is widely available in Rotterdam despite being illegal and highly addictive for young people. Samuel, a 21-year-old who recently quit using the nicotine pouches, shared how his addiction negatively impacted his stress management. The pouches remain popular among youth even though their sale is prohibited.
Spanish coach Míchel has signed a contract to lead Ajax, bringing hope to the club's supporters' association after a period of instability. Supporters' representative Fabian Nagtzaam praised Míchel's attacking style and expressed confidence that the team will return to winning ways and secure the league title. This appointment follows a series of coaching changes since 2022 as the club seeks to restore its offensive identity.
The Amsterdam District Court has ruled that it is competent to hear a legal challenge by Greenpeace against a US court order to pay nearly 300 million euros in damages to Energy Transfer. This decision allows the environmental organization to contest the massive American fine within the Dutch judicial system.
PRO Amsterdam and D66 have presented a new four-year coalition agreement for Amsterdam that features civil service cuts, the cancellation of a planned erotic center, and a freeze on property tax increases. The agreement focuses on improving municipal services and housing affordability, though opposition parties have criticized its approach to safety and housing supply.