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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. Although the appointments proceeded, the city council passed a motion to strengthen the position of the city districts and improve the consultation process for future nominations.

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Concerns over future of LGBTQ+ support center in Southeast after potential funding cuts

House of B, a foundation providing ballroom dance and support for queer youth in Amsterdam Southeast, faces closure by 2027 due to a failed subsidy application. Although the organization currently serves about twenty young people weekly, the city is still determining if future funding can be secured following the procedural error.

Four-year prison sentence for bribing Amsterdam municipal official: ‘Trust in government damaged’

A man named El M. has been sentenced to four years in prison for bribing a municipal official in Amsterdam to leak confidential information to criminals. He was also convicted of drug trafficking, with the court noting that his actions significantly damaged public trust in government authorities.

Winter cold protocol starts Thursday in Amsterdam shelters, more spaces for homeless this winter

Starting Thursday, Amsterdam is implementing its winter cold weather protocol, providing 452 emergency shelter beds as temperatures drop. The city has increased its overall winter capacity to 774 beds to better support the rising number of homeless individuals.

Light show returns to Dam Square on New Year's Eve, 'grim atmosphere has been turned around'

Amsterdam will again host a light and music show on the Dam this New Year's Eve to promote a festive atmosphere, as part of a city-wide effort to create new traditions amid a national ban on consumer fireworks. While the mayor praised the shift toward safer celebrations, she remains focused on managing potential illegal firework activity and resolving community tensions in neighborhoods like Floradorp.

No extra punishment for plank assault at UvA protest, perpetrator must pay damages

A pro-Palestinian demonstrator who struck two people with a plank during a 2024 protest at the University of Amsterdam has been ordered to pay over 2,000 euros in damages. The court convicted him of attempted aggravated assault but decided against further prison time or community service, citing the 36 days he already spent in custody.