Saturday 10 October

A series of three separate stabbing incidents overnight across the Centrum and Zuidoost districts of Amsterdam has rattled the city. Authorities are yet to make any arrests, leaving residents to grapple with the unnerving reality of sudden, unexplained violence in multiple public spaces. Read more →

A severe accident on the A2 highway near Breukelen has resulted in multiple casualties and significant travel disruptions. Officials are investigating reports of a potential wrong-way driver, with the route toward Amsterdam expected to remain closed for much of the day. Read more →

Approximately 200 men marched through central Amsterdam on Saturday to advocate for women’s safety and denounce gender-based violence. While organizers hope to foster a culture of male accountability, the demonstration faced criticism from some feminists who argue it relies on dated gender tropes. Read more →

The former Bijlmerbajes prison in Amsterdam is undergoing a striking transformation as its old kitchen prepares to open as a nightclub for 3,000 visitors. Set to debut during the Amsterdam Dance Event, the venue signals the rapid repurposing of the city's decommissioned industrial and state assets. Read more →

Squatters have occupied a building on Vinkenstraat in Amsterdam following a protest at Dam Square regarding the city's chronic housing shortage. As the property owner has yet to file a formal complaint, the authorities find themselves in a familiar administrative stalemate, unable to evict the occupiers. Read more →