Thursday 8 October

A significant blaze at the Olympic Stadium parking garage in Amsterdam has triggered a massive emergency response. Authorities are currently struggling to access the fire in a crawl space, and local residents have been advised to keep windows closed as the Netherlands capital manages the fallout. Read more →

The Oostbrug bridge project in Amsterdam is facing renewed delays as the municipality struggles with a funding shortfall of at least €170 million. Technical complexities and surging construction costs mean the bridge, vital for relieving Amsterdam's ferry services, will not be finalized before 2027. Read more →

The Van Gogh Museum has finally reached an agreement with the Dutch government to resolve a long-standing funding dispute. A €104 million renovation project is now scheduled to begin in 2028, with the museum committed to remaining partially open throughout the construction period. Read more →

The care organization Levvel has ended its intake freeze for youth in Amsterdam after successfully securing more residential beds. The municipality is now demanding improved coordination among providers and has ordered an independent financial audit to ensure the future stability of the €0-funded care sector. Read more →

Pro-Palestinian activists vandalized the Stopera city hall in Amsterdam with red paint and smashed windows following a demonstration. Mayor Femke Halsema condemned the destruction, as the Dutch police launch an investigation into the protesters who defied official routes. Read more →