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Barbecuing temporarily banned in Amsterdam Forest due to drought

Due to prolonged dry conditions, the municipality of Amsterdam has implemented a temporary ban on barbecuing in the Amsterdamse Bos to reduce fire risks. This restriction includes the use of both pers...

Wim Bouman has run a B&B in the center of Amsterdam for 29 years: 'A couple refused to check out while new guests were already at the door'

Leimuiderbrug broken again for an hour: "Does anyone have a football in the back?"

The Leimuiderbrug in the Netherlands experienced its fifth malfunction this month, causing significant traffic delays for commuters. Despite previous maintenance and software updates, the bridge conti...

Spectacular taste sensation: 7 unusual ice creams you want to try this summer

Teenager Hassan M. gets 6 years for shooting old school friend and threatening friends in Amsterdam-West

Low Rhine water levels drive up fuel prices in Germany

Low water levels in the Rhine river are causing fuel supply disruptions in Germany, leading to significant increases in gasoline and diesel prices. The difficulty in transporting fuel via the river is...

Spotify to indicate when you are listening to an AI artist

Starting in mid-September, Spotify will identify music created by AI artists to distinguish them from human performers. The streaming platform will also exclude these AI personas from its official pla...

Billion-euro deficit for bridges and roads: why borrowing more money is not a good idea

Economists are warning against increasing the national debt in the Netherlands to fund urgent maintenance for roads, bridges, and dikes. While some politicians in The Hague advocate for borrowing more...

10 companies join Bol and Bijenkorf in reporting data breach at partner Ceva

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) reports that customer data from 12 companies may have been compromised following a cyberattack on logistics partner Ceva Logistics. Among the affected business...

RIVM activates heat plan for the fourth time this year: temperatures up to 34 degrees in Amsterdam on Thursday and Friday

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Bicycle manufacturer Accell, parent company of Batavus, Sparta and Babboe, files for bankruptcy

The Dutch bicycle manufacturer Accell, which produces well-known brands such as Batavus, Sparta, and Koga, has been declared bankrupt by a court in Amsterdam. This ruling puts the future of these prom...

Jerry Texel (54), stabbed to death in Transvaalbuurt, was defending a friend after a dispute at a cafe on Krugerplein

Former professional footballer Gregory van der Wiel faces losing Amstelveen home over unpaid loan

Natural disasters cause 87 billion euros in damage in the first half of 2026

Natural disasters, including earthquakes, floods, and wildfires, caused 87 billion euros in global damages during the first half of 2026. According to data from the reinsurer Swiss Re, these figures a...

33-year-old man arrested in investigation into Osdorp car crash filled with explosives

A 33-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested at Schiphol Airport in connection with a car crash in Osdorp on July 28. The suspect is believed to be one of three individuals who fled a vehicle fi...

Body found in the water near the Amsterdamsebrug

A body has been discovered in the water near the Amsterdamsebrug in the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. Police have launched an investigation to determine the identity of the person and the circumstances surrou...

Public Prosecution Service demands prison sentence for father due to criminal exploitation of son who threatened school shooting in Zaandam

Amsterdam's Skøll produces the most top rowers: 'This is the absolute rowing capital of the Netherlands'

Fundaparel: small but pleasant living in a Berlage monument

This compact studio is located in a historic building designed by Berlage in the Indische Buurt neighborhood of Amsterdam. The property offers a unique living experience within a significant piece of ...