A report from the discrimination reporting platform RITA revealed 672 complaints of insults, threats, and intimidation during and after Pride and WorldPride in Amsterdam. The incidents included physical violence and a vehicle being driven intentionally at pedestrians, leading to several injuries.
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has rejected a request for compensation from a group of women who alleged they were subjected to forced labor in convents of the Good Shepherd sisters between 1951 and 1979. The court ruled that the statute of limitations for the case has expired, upholding a previous decision that the claims could not be pursued due to the long delay.
The International Institute of Social History in Amsterdam preserves a vast collection of archives documenting global social and labor movements, including rare items like the original handwritten page of the Communist Manifesto. Retiring director Leo Lucassen and his successor Lily Knibbeler highlight the institution's role in protecting sensitive historical materials and ensuring that the stories of marginalized groups and movements are preserved for future generations.
The International Institute of Social History in Amsterdam preserves a vast collection of global records on social and labor movements, including rare items like a handwritten page from the Communist Manifesto. As longtime director Leo Lucassen retires, he and successor Lily Knibbeler highlight the institution's ongoing role in protecting sensitive historical archives and ensuring the voices of minority and opposition groups are documented.
A 19-year-old man has been sentenced to three days of juvenile detention and 180 hours of community service for his role in the assault of reality star Tamara Elbaz. The Amsterdam court found the man guilty of inciting an attempt to commit aggravated assault.
Three months after a major explosion caused severe damage to an apartment building in Osdorp, Amsterdam, residents continue to struggle with the traumatic aftermath. While housing corporation Stadgenoot is working on repairs and safety measures, neighbors express frustration and distress over the persistent wreckage that serves as a daily reminder of the incident.
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