Thursday 15 October
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A 1907 masterpiece by Wassily Kandinsky, looted by the Nazis from a Jewish family in Amsterdam during the second world war, has fetched 32 million euros at auction. The sale follows a 2023 restitution agreement between German authorities and the descendants of Emanuel and Hedwig Lewenstein. Read more →
Economists at De Nederlandsche Bank have linked a series of ten concerts by pop star Harry Styles in Amsterdam to a local inflation spike in May. International fan demand for tickets and accommodation caused a notable, albeit temporary, distortion in the Netherlands’ national economic figures. Read more →
Violent clashes between supporters of Ajax and Hajduk Split in Croatia have resulted in 57 arrests. Despite warnings from Ajax officials to use designated safety zones, the confrontation with local hardline fan group Torcida underscored the persistent risks of European football travel. Read more →
The 51st Amsterdam Marathon is set to host a record-breaking field, drawing participants from 161 countries. Organizers expect 47,000 runners to descend upon the city this weekend, though security concerns have restricted the route from passing through the historic city center. Read more →
In a veterinary first, a southern ground hornbill at the Artis zoo in Amsterdam has been fitted with a fully 3D-printed prosthetic beak. The complex surgical procedure integrated titanium components, allowing the bird to resume its natural feeding and grooming behaviors. Read more →
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