Two arrested after synthetic drug lab bust in De Pijp

Video unmasks attackers who broke man's jaw on King's Day as he defended his girlfriend

Two men have been identified following a violent assault on King's Day in Amsterdam that left a victim with a broken jaw. The suspects, a 27-year-old from Amsterdam and a 25-year-old from Uitgeest, were tracked down after video footage of the incident led to multiple police tips. Both individuals have been ordered to report to the police station for questioning.

Suspects in King's Day assault identified; victim's jaw broken in three places

Six weeks in prison for Ajax fans who threw stones and bottles at police in Volendam

Two Ajax supporters were sentenced to six weeks in prison, with four weeks suspended, for attacking police officers with stones and bottles following a match in Volendam. The court also ordered the men to pay 500 euros in compensation to the victims after the Mobile Unit intervened to separate rival fan groups.

Fewer passengers at European airports for the first time since COVID crisis

Passenger numbers at European airports fell by 0.7 percent in April 2026 compared to the same month the previous year. This decline marks the first drop in passenger traffic recorded since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Housing market faces standstill without intervention

Experts are warning of a potential standstill in the housing market as buyer confidence declines due to high energy prices, rising construction costs, and international conflict. These factors represent the first signs of a cooling market, prompting calls for intervention to avoid stagnation.