A family in Amsterdam-Zuid faced a violent attack on Wednesday night when a brick was thrown through their bedroom window near a display of a pride flag. The perpetrators also left threatening, homophobic graffiti on the property, prompting the family to remove the flag for their own protection.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Harrie van Gennip, the 73-year-old owner of a wood stove shop known as Harrie Kachel, is closing his business on the Govert Flinckstraat in Amsterdam. A final weekend of operations is planned, though Van Gennip noted he may continue to restore stoves as a personal interest in the future.
Dutch football clubs AZ and Ajax are playing important European matches this evening. AZ travels to Armenia to face Ararat Armenia, while Ajax welcomes Atalanta Bergamo to the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam.
The National Slavery Museum in the Netherlands is currently under development, though it has encountered delays in its construction schedule. The project remains a significant effort to document and reflect upon the country's history of slavery.
The opening of the National Slavery Museum in Amsterdam has been delayed by at least three years, with the target date shifting from 2030 to 2033. City officials cite the need for a more thorough architectural design, permitting, and public consultation process as the primary reasons for the postponement.
Iwan Bottse, a foundational figure in Surinamese radio in Amsterdam, has died at the age of 75. He is remembered for founding Radio Tamara and hosting the program Damsko So Mi Tan, which provided a vital platform for the Surinamese community.
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