paroolSep 28, 2026, 08:28

Residents of student complex near Amsterdam Science Park feel unsafe due to intruders: 'I no longer dare to leave my room alone at night'

Students living in a complex at Amsterdam Science Park are reporting serious safety concerns due to unauthorized intruders and a lack of building security. Residents claim that landlord Duwo has failed to repair broken locks, forcing some individuals to install their own security measures.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Even street-art optimist Frankey lost hope in New York with Trump

Dutch street artist Frankey, known for his witty urban installations, is the subject of a new documentary that highlights his creative process and recent projects in New York. While his attempts to bridge political divides during the 2024 U.S. election proved challenging, he continues his artistic work back in the Netherlands with new, playful public installations.

Works in Oscam's inaugural exhibition in Amsterdam Southeast were partly inspired by collages from Bijlmer residents

The arts center Oscam has opened a new location in Amsterdam-Zuidoost featuring the first Dutch solo exhibition by British-Ghanaian artist Bevan Agyemang. Titled Materialising Memories, the exhibition displays works inspired by collages created by local Bijlmer residents.

The photos of Ed van der Elsken remain timeless and magnificent: 'Don't look so grumpy, honey!'

Ed van der Elsken was a renowned Dutch photographer and filmmaker known for his intimate and candid portraits of life in Amsterdam. Although his intrusive shooting style might be controversial today, his body of work remains a celebrated historical record of the city's culture and inhabitants.

Residents and municipality face off in court over TikTok queues at Fabel Friet: how did it get so out of hand?

Neighbors of the Fabel Friet snack bar in Amsterdam are heading to court to demand that the municipality takes stronger action against massive, viral TikTok queues blocking the Runstraat. The residents argue that the city has failed to mitigate the significant disturbances caused by these crowds in the narrow residential street.

Former De Librije chef passes away suddenly: ‘Hopefully you’ll be cooking up a storm with Jonnie in heaven’

Former De Librije head chef Maik Kuijpers has died at age 40 after suffering a heart attack following the Dam tot Damloop race in Amsterdam. Widely respected in the culinary world, Kuijpers was a former protégé of Jonnie and Thérèse Boer and leaves behind a wife and two children.