Police have cordoned off a street in the Wildemanbuurt area of Amsterdam following reports of a potential suspicious package. Officers were seen investigating the scene between two apartment buildings on Wednesday morning.
Between 2021 and 2025, Amsterdam added 88 new monuments to its cityscape. A recent cycling tour highlights 12 of these unique and significant buildings.
Thousands of parents and children affected by the benefits scandal are still waiting for municipal support to rebuild their lives. The delays are particularly impacting families in cities including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Almere.
A large fire involving a 1,000-square-meter pile of manure in Abcoude is causing heavy smoke across parts of Amsterdam-Zuidoost and Diemen. The fire department is working to dismantle the pile, and residents in the affected areas are advised to keep windows and doors closed.
Hundreds of visitors gathered at the Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam to witness the rare evening blooming of a giant South American water lily. The event attracted large crowds eager to see the white flower, which is being hand-pollinated by gardeners to ensure its propagation.
Mayors of the Netherlands' four largest cities have requested government approval to conduct a trial using dexamphetamine to treat crack cocaine addiction. The medication, typically used for ADHD, is intended to function as a substitute that reduces cravings for crack users, though it currently faces strict regulatory hurdles.
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