Police shut down an illegal party of approximately 40 people at a residence and communal rooftop terrace in Zeeburg, Amsterdam, following noise complaints around midnight. Both organizers and attendees were issued fines for violating COVID-19 emergency regulations and social distancing measures. The intervention is part of a broader effort to curb rising infection rates in the city.
Police have arrested a second suspect following the discovery of a bag containing cocaine near the Banneplein in Amsterdam-Noord. Authorities are currently searching for a third individual after initially responding to reports of a suspicious odor at a residence where significant quantities of drugs were found.
The final canal in the Amsterdam neighborhood of De Houthavens was successfully filled with water from the IJ. Although officials originally estimated the process would take two days, the canal filled in less than an hour after a steel dam was breached.
Many parents feel pressured to fill the summer vacation with numerous activities and constant entertainment for their children. Experts suggest that rather than over-planning an animation program, focusing on relaxation is more beneficial for a pleasant summer experience.
The talkshow De Zwoele Stad features singer-songwriter Glen Faria and filmmaker Kiriko Mechanicus, discussing topics ranging from urban development to personal reinvention. The episode was recorded at the Bijlmerplein in Amsterdam-Zuidoost during a period of extreme summer heat.