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This 77-year-old electronic music pioneer is the guest of honor at the anniversary edition of ADE

Stabbing on ferry at Central Station, victim taken to hospital

A person was slightly injured during a stabbing on a ferry near Amsterdam Central Station on Wednesday morning. Police arrested a suspect at the scene and cordoned off the ferry for investigation, lea...

From Eredivisie to tax specialist: Xavier Mous (30) was done with the daily hype

Former professional goalkeeper Xavier Mous, who played for clubs such as Jong Ajax and Heerenveen, has retired from football at age 30 to become a tax specialist. The Haarlem native chose to leave the...

Code yellow due to fog, delays and flight cancellations at Schiphol

European gas prices jump another 30% amid ongoing Iran war

European gas prices surged by 30 percent on Monday, driven by rising oil prices and continued instability in the Middle East. The market remains volatile as the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and th...

Rule-mongers and prosecco swillers at the Rust en Vreugd allotment gardens

Weekly tips: things to do in Amsterdam (March 9-13)

This article provides recommendations for activities in Amsterdam from March 9 to March 13. Suggested events include live music, theater performances, and various cultural experiences throughout the c...

Voting behavior in outlying villages like Driemond differs from the city: We are the forgotten child

Residents in outlying villages of Amsterdam, such as Driemond, exhibit distinct voting patterns compared to the city center, often favoring right-wing parties and expressing feelings of neglect. While...

Voting patterns in outlying villages like Driemond differ from the city: We are the forgotten child

Voting behavior in outlying villages of Amsterdam like Driemond differs from the city center, with residents showing higher support for right-wing parties and lower voter turnout. Locals often feel di...

Bloemendaal still unsafe for cyclists: A radical change is needed

Recent data from the Fietsersbond ranks Bloemendaal as one of the most dangerous municipalities for cyclists, reporting nearly 19 accidents per 10,000 residents annually. Local advocates criticize the...

82 percent of Amsterdammers still consider tourism a problem

Beurs van Berlage bike cellar now home to a bar: ‘You see these kinds of places a lot in London’

Ajax Supporters Association: "Joy of playing must return to the club"

Ajax has dismissed head coach Fred Grim following a 3-1 defeat to FC Groningen, appointing Jong Ajax coach Oscar Garcia for the remainder of the season. Supporters' association representative Fabian N...

Anke Bakker (Party for the Animals): "Nobody wants to hear that there are limits to growth"

Anke Bakker, the Amsterdam leader for the Party for the Animals, argues that the city is reaching its physical limits for housing construction and urban growth. She emphasizes that prioritizing buildi...

Ajax dismisses Fred Grim, Oscar Garcia to finish season

Ajax has dismissed Fred Grim as head coach of the first team with immediate effect. Oscar Garcia, who was recently appointed to lead Jong Ajax, will take over for the remainder of the season.

Arya (13) joins women's march in Alkmaar for the first time

Thirteen-year-old Arya participated in her first International Women's Day march in Alkmaar, joining about 100 activists to advocate for equal rights and an end to gender discrimination. Similar event...

House shot at on Beemsterstraat in North

A house on Beemsterstraat in Amsterdam-Noord was shot at on Wednesday morning, though no injuries were reported. Forensic investigators are currently examining the scene after neighbors reported heari...

Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision with car on Siciliëweg in the Westelijk Havengebied

A motorcyclist was seriously injured on Saturday night following a collision with a car on the Siciliëweg in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied. Emergency services and a Mobile Medical Team responded ...

Thousands join Feminist March in Amsterdam, Halsema speaks at Carré: 'We are not in a good position'

Drost driving belt factory became successful thanks to the rise of Haarlem as an industrial city

The former Drost drive belt factory in Haarlem, once a key supplier for the city's industrial rise, has been preserved and transformed into the Oerkap restaurant and city beach. After serving as a tan...

City awakens under a blanket of mist

Amsterdam is currently experiencing dense fog, prompting the KNMI to issue a code yellow weather warning for the region. Conditions are expected to improve by 10:00 AM as the sun breaks through, but d...

Vegan hotspots, living in an old gym and Gerard and Johan have been together for 62 years

This week's collection of stories from Amsterdam highlights local vegan hotspots and a unique home converted from a former gymnasium. The compilation also features a couple celebrating 62 years togeth...

International Women's Day: Feminist March in Amsterdam, Halsema organizes conference

Amsterdam is celebrating International Women's Day with several events, including a Feminist March from Dam Square to Museumplein and a 'Women Unite' conference at the Carré Theatre hosted by Mayor H...

Robert of iconic duo Gebroeders Grimm dies after life full of glitter

Robert Anthony, one half of the iconic Amsterdam duo Gebroeders Grimm, has passed away at the age of 87. Alongside his husband Thom, the Pride ambassadors spent 25 years as flamboyant hosts at over a ...

Major maintenance at Schiphol causes weeks of disruption again. Why is it allowed?

Sharp DVVA ends unbeaten run of sluggish Hoofddorp: 'Maybe a bit of underestimation'

Hoofddorp suffered its first defeat of 2026 after losing 1-2 to Amsterdam-based side DVVA, ending a six-game unbeaten streak. The visitors outperformed the home team in sharpness, bringing an end to H...

After another poor performance, Jordi Cruijff must answer whether interim coach Fred Grim can stay at Ajax

Following a 3-1 defeat against Groningen, pressure is mounting on Ajax interim coach Fred Grim. New technical director Jordi Cruijff must now decide on Grim's future as he begins his official duties o...

Pro-Palestinian meeting with UN rapporteur, counter-protest at entrance

Approximately 400 people attended a pro-Palestinian meeting featuring UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese at the Dominicuskerk in Amsterdam. The event was met by a small group of pro-Israel counter-demon...

Food bank in East must close: If this shuts, I won't make ends meet

Stichting Tweede Kans, a food bank and thrift store in Amsterdam-Oost, faces closure as its current building is scheduled for demolition in three months. The foundation is struggling to find an afford...

What usually takes months done in 24 hours: how KLM organized rapid repatriation flights from the Gulf region

KLM successfully organized rapid repatriation flights to bring back hundreds of stranded travelers from the Gulf region to Schiphol airport. The complex logistics, which usually take months to arrange...