A 14-year-old boy was stabbed in the Eerste Jan Steenstraat in Amsterdam South shortly after 7:00 PM and was transported to the hospital while conscious. Two suspects fled the scene on foot and are currently being sought by the police. An investigation has been launched, and authorities are appealing for witnesses to come forward with information.
A massive 21-by-26-meter bridge deck for the Schinkelbrug is being transported by boat through Amsterdam's waterways to the Zuidas. The final leg of the journey will take place on Tuesday evening to avoid King's Day crowds, coinciding with major road and rail disruptions planned for the A10 South and Station Zuid.
Artis zoo in Amsterdam has welcomed four female Visayan warty pigs, a critically endangered species with only about 200 individuals remaining in the wild. The animals arrived from Rotterdam's Diergaarde Blijdorp as part of a European conservation program aimed at preserving the species through future breeding. Visitors can now see the pigs in their new enclosure located near the old wolf house.
Amsterdam is preparing for King's Day with traditional flea markets and city-wide celebrations. This week's update offers practical advice, including public transport tips, to help residents and visitors navigate the Dutch national holiday.
Kim Oostveen, an Amsterdam-based end-of-life doula, supports individuals across North Holland as they navigate the end of their lives. Inspired by her father's passing, she transitioned from healthcare management to helping clients address unresolved emotions and final messages.
Nearly thirteen years ago, Queen Beatrix abdicated the Dutch throne after a 33-year reign to her son, Willem-Alexander. The article reflects on the final Queen's Day celebrations held in Amsterdam before the holiday was renamed King's Day.