Significant nuisance from homeless in Gijsbrecht van Aemstelpark: feces, drugs and masturbation

More and more green power: solar parks in the Netherlands grew explosively in recent years

Solar parks in the Netherlands have seen explosive growth in recent years, now covering four times the area they did in 2020. This expansion has primarily occurred on land previously used for agriculture.

Amsterdam public transport stops far less accessible than city claims, Court of Audit finds

Person missing at IJmuiden beach, emergency services on site: ‘Went swimming and hasn’t been seen since’

Emergency services, including the rescue brigade and coast guard, are searching for a missing swimmer in the sea near IJmuiden beach. The individual reportedly went for a swim and was not seen again, prompting a large-scale search operation.

Most Amsterdam children out of school for religious reasons must return to school

Most children in Amsterdam currently exempted from school for religious or ideological reasons will be required to return starting next academic year. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that limits exemptions to cases where public schools are significantly distant from a child's home. The municipality plans to strictly enforce these rules while providing tailored support for students transitioning back to a school environment.

Injuries in collision between police car and scooter in Overveen, trauma team deployed

At least two people were injured in a serious collision between a scooter and a police car on Wednesday evening in Overveen. A trauma team was deployed to the scene at the Kop van de Zee to provide emergency medical assistance.