Sunday 4 October

Top stories of the day in Amsterdam. Go to today's brief →

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Two separate explosions have rocked residential areas in Amsterdam, causing significant property damage in the districts of Nieuw-West and Noord. While police have cordoned off the sites for investigation, authorities report no injuries and have yet to make any arrests in connection with the incidents. Read more →

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Dutch authorities have intercepted a shipment containing several kilograms of cocaine in Amsterdam-Noord, originating from Colombia. The package was addressed to a local industrial firm, and investigators are now working to determine whether the recipient was a willing participant in the illicit trade. Read more →

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Hundreds of demonstrators marched through the center of Amsterdam to protest against the animal industry, demanding an end to livestock farming and animal testing. Organized by groups including the Party for the Animals, the march reflects growing public pressure regarding animal welfare standards in the Netherlands. Read more →

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Vietnamese taxi operator Green SM is set to challenge incumbents like Uber and Bolt in the Netherlands. The company plans to deploy a fleet of 300 VinFast electric vehicles in Amsterdam as it attempts to break into the competitive Dutch ride-hailing market. Read more →

Compiled by AI from the most important headlines of the 24 hours before.