Amsterdam currently unaffected by drought, but water authority warns: ‘If it gets drier, problems could arise’

Neighbors heard police end kidnapping: "Could not hear soccer match over sirens"

Police successfully rescued a kidnap victim in Amsterdam after a high-speed chase that began in Nieuw-West and ended in Amsterdam-Oost. Two suspects from Rotterdam have been arrested following the operation, which involved warning shots, while a third suspect remains at large.

Shooting and explosion within 24 hours: police investigate possible cocaine conflict

Police are investigating a possible connection between a shooting in Wormerveer and an explosion at a home in nearby Wormer that occurred within 24 hours of each other. Authorities are examining whether these violent incidents are linked to a conflict within the drug circuit.

Should Amsterdammers be worried about a water shortage?

Large lock in Spaarndam to open less frequently: 'Accepting inconvenience to prevent damage'

Due to persistent drought, the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland has implemented 'Code Orange' at the Grote Sluis in Spaarndam to prevent saltwater intrusion. This measure restricts recreational boat traffic to three scheduled openings per day, prioritizing water quality for agriculture and nature.

Google must grant other search engines and AI bots access to Android

The European Commission has mandated that Google must provide third-party search engines and AI competitors access to its search data and Android devices. This decision aims to increase competition by opening Google's ecosystem to external services.