Tuesday 3 November

Mayor Femke Halsema has shuttered two Indian restaurants in Amsterdam for 3 months following evidence of human trafficking and labor exploitation. Investigations revealed that staff were consistently underpaid and subjected to excessive hours, suggesting a systemic issue that warrants further scrutiny of the restaurant chain's broader operations in the Netherlands. Read more →

A man identified as El M. has been sentenced to 4 years in prison for bribing a municipal official to leak sensitive data to criminal elements. The court emphasized that the corruption and accompanying drug trafficking charges have severely eroded public trust in the Amsterdam government's integrity. Read more →

As temperatures plummet, Amsterdam is activating its winter protocol to provide 452 emergency shelter beds, bringing total capacity to 774 spaces. The city is scrambling to accommodate a rising population of homeless individuals, highlighting the persistent challenges of urban inequality within the capital. Read more →

A protester has been ordered to pay over €2,000 in damages after assaulting two individuals with a wooden plank during a demonstration at the University of Amsterdam. Although the perpetrator was convicted of attempted aggravated assault, the court declined to impose further jail time beyond the 36 days already served in pre-trial detention. Read more →

The legendary rock band Deep Purple has been forced to postpone its European tour, including a high-profile show at the Ziggo Dome, due to a medical emergency involving 81-year-old frontman Ian Gillan. While specific details regarding the singer's condition remain private, the cancellation marks a significant disruption for fans of the veteran group. Read more →