rssNov 9, 2026, 15:19

Person injured in street shooting in Holendrecht, air ambulance called

A person was shot on Millingenhof in the Holendrecht neighborhood of Amsterdam this afternoon, prompting a large response from emergency services including a trauma helicopter. Police have confirmed the incident was a shooting and are investigating, though no details regarding the victim's identity or condition are currently available.

A shooting occurred this afternoon on Millingenhof in the Holendrecht neighborhood of Amsterdam, leaving one person injured. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, were dispatched to the scene around 4:00 PM to provide medical assistance to the victim. Police are currently on-site in large numbers to investigate the incident and manage the perimeter.

Authorities received reports of a stabbing on the nearby Meernhof at the same time, but a police spokesperson has since clarified that the event was limited to the shooting incident on Millingenhof. At this time, officials have not released the identity of the victim or provided details regarding their current medical condition. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown as police continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack.

Amsterdam World

Read original ↗

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

Should Amsterdam's tourist tax be raised further to curb crowds, or will it cause more problems for the city?

A coalition of over forty local entrepreneurs and cultural organizations has formally requested that the Amsterdam municipal government postpone its planned tourist tax increase. The group is demanding an investigation into the potential impacts of this measure, though the resident committee Amsterdam Heeft een Keuze has publicly opposed this delay.

Residents protest electrical substation on their doorstep in Veerstraat: Who wants that?

Residents of the Veerstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid staged a protest on Monday morning to block the construction of a new electricity substation. The protesters gathered at the site to voice their opposition against the installation of the utility unit directly in front of their homes.

Pedestrian (85) hit in Amsterdam dies in hospital

An 85-year-old man has passed away after being struck by a vehicle near the Amsterdam Zuid station late Saturday night. The 30-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol as police continue their investigation.

At the benefit concert for Ukraine in the Concertgebouw, one question grows ever louder: when will you bring aid?

A charity event at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam centered on the urgent need for humanitarian aid in Ukraine. Attendees were consistently challenged to consider their personal role in transporting essential supplies to the conflict zone.

Man robs pub in Amstelveen and takes contents of slot machines: ‘He was very aggressive’

A 36-year-old man was arrested in Amstelveen after threatening a pub owner and stealing cash from six slot machines. The suspect became aggressive when the owner struggled to provide change, leading to a police search involving a helicopter.