On July 27, 2025, a victim was followed from Gein metro station and forced into bushes near Strandvliet station, where they were coerced into sexual acts. Police have released surveillance footage of the male suspect, who was wearing a Feyenoord shirt, and are urging the public to assist in his identification.
A large fire broke out in an apartment on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam this afternoon. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 4:27 PM to combat the blaze, which caused visible black smoke over the city center.
The American law firm Greenberg Traurig is filing an appeal in the Supreme Court against a ruling by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal. The court previously ordered the firm to pay DJ Tiësto 17 million dollars in damages due to incorrect tax advice.
The Grachtenfestival, a major classical music event in the Netherlands, held a unique performance at the Tuincentrum Osdorp in Amsterdam. Attendees enjoyed works by composers like Ravel and Händel amidst the greenery, aligning with the festival's annual theme of 'green'.
As part of the annual Grachtenfestival, musicians Isaac Lottman and Lisa Jacobs performed a classical music concert at the Tuincentrum Osdorp in Amsterdam. The performance, which fits the festival's green theme, was relocated outdoors due to high temperatures and was well-received by local attendees.
Jan de Bie, the longtime organizer of the Jordaan Festival, has passed away following a prolonged illness. De Bie was a well-known figure in Amsterdam who helped launch the careers of numerous Dutch stars since the festival's inception in 1975.