Wednesday 28 October

Amateur club JOS Watergraafsmeer will face NAC Breda in a high-profile KNVB Cup match at the AFC complex in Amsterdam Zuidas. The relocation was prompted by the home stadium’s failure to meet television broadcast standards, a stark reminder of the technical hurdles faced by smaller clubs when entering the professional spotlight. Read more →

The Amsterdam District Court has ruled that Booking.com may mandate that employees spend 40% of their working hours in the office. The judge sided with the firm’s argument that physical proximity is necessary to maintain a healthy corporate culture and team cohesion, setting a notable precedent for flexible work policies in the Netherlands. Read more →

The Public Prosecutor's Office must pay 300 euros to each of the 32 protesters arrested during a 2021 demonstration at Museumplein. The court concluded that the area bans imposed by authorities were unlawful, marking a victory for the right to protest in Amsterdam. Read more →

Mayor Femke Halsema has joined seven other European mayors in a formal appeal to the European Commission. The group is urging the EU to bolster its support for the International Criminal Court, warning that the tribunal is currently vulnerable to international sanctions and requires robust political backing to remain independent. Read more →

The new Brittenpassage passenger hall at Station Amsterdam Zuid opens this Sunday, marking a major milestone in the city's infrastructure project. The existing Minervapassage will subsequently shut for a multi-year renovation, as part of a broader effort to manage the surging passenger volumes in the capital. Read more →