A 17-year-old youth has received the maximum two-year juvenile detention sentence for his involvement in the robbery, imprisonment, and sexual assault of two sex workers in Amsterdam-Zuidoost. His adult accomplice, 34-year-old Soufiane el A., was sentenced to ten years in prison for his role in the January crimes.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
A new emergency overflow area in the De Ronde Hoep polder has been established to protect 1.4 million residents in Amsterdam and nearby areas from extreme flooding. The water board has also implemented a full compensation plan for local farmers and residents to cover any potential damages caused by the rare use of this facility.
After 42 years, 83-year-old owner Jur Scherpenzeel is closing his rock-and-roll café, Maloe Melo, in Amsterdam due to rent arrears. A group of local residents hopes to take over the business and preserve the establishment's long-standing character.
Documentary filmmaker Mijke de Jong spent a year following Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema for the film 'De Burgemeester,' which premieres at IDFA. The documentary captures Halsema's high-pressure work environment during a turbulent 2025, revealing her as an eloquent yet sometimes lonely and impatient leader.
The Amsterdam city council has officially scrapped the local ordinance that allowed fines to be issued for sleeping outdoors. While homelessness itself is no longer punishable, authorities clarified that related nuisances, such as blocking doorways or littering, remain prohibited.
The Amsterdam city council has officially repealed the fine for sleeping in public spaces, codifying a practice that had already been in place since 2025. While the act of sleeping outdoors is no longer punishable, residents can still be fined for causing nuisance or obstructing building entrances. Opposition parties criticized the move, fearing it normalizes homelessness and limits the city's ability to register and manage those living on the streets.
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