Friday 16 October

A fierce blaze in a residential parking garage in Amsterdam Nieuw-West forced the urgent evacuation of 55 homes. Emergency services managed to contain the inferno within two hours, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding fire safety in the city's densely populated districts. Read more →

Police in Amsterdam have launched a murder investigation after the body of a 29-year-old woman was discovered in the water at Amsteldijk. Hajar had been missing since October 4, and authorities are now treating the death as a result of foul play. Read more →

Alderman Esmah Lahlah is probing a massive money-laundering operation involving the youth foundation Be Ok. Authorities have already arrested seven individuals in connection with the illicit movement of over €39 million intended for youth development services. Read more →

The Dutch cabinet has frozen funding for the Zuidasdok megaproject, citing a need to prioritize existing national infrastructure. This decision leaves a €1 billion shortfall and threatens the economic trajectory of one of Amsterdam’s most vital development hubs. Read more →

Acting Mayor Sofyan Mbarki is scrambling to contain a wave of violence in Nieuw-West linked to rival youth factions. The city has ramped up surveillance and security measures as a series of explosions continues to threaten the safety of innocent residents. Read more →