A body has been discovered in the water near the Amsterdamsebrug in the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. Police have launched an investigation to determine the identity of the person and the circumstances surrounding their death, and they are requesting witnesses to come forward.
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During the Week Against Loneliness, a special dating event in Amsterdam allows families to help their relatives over the age of 65 find new companions. Participants are open to finding romantic love or simply building meaningful new friendships.
NU.nl is hiring a reporter specializing in social economy and healthcare to produce original, investigative stories for its audience. The full-time position requires three years of experience and is based in Amsterdam-Duivendrecht.
Nafiss Nia, a poet and filmmaker, has founded the Poëzie op de stoep initiative to bring literature into the public spaces of Amsterdam. The project aims to foster community connection by displaying accessible, hopeful poetry on sidewalks and signs in residential neighborhoods throughout the city.
Amsterdam expects 24.4 million overnight stays in 2026, driven by continuous growth despite a drop in visitors from outside Europe. To manage the pressure of mass tourism and address resident concerns, the city plans to increase the tourist tax to 20 percent by 2031.
Twenty young artists are displaying their work for one night in the parking garage under Amsterdam's Museumplein. The exhibition, organized to provide exposure for recent graduates, is open this evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
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