Animal shelter DOA in Amsterdam is currently overwhelmed by a large number of rabbits, including several unexpected litters from rescued pregnant animals. The shelter is urgently calling for potential adopters to provide these rabbits with permanent homes, emphasizing that they are only placed in pairs.
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 12-month sentence for a 17-year-old boy accused of causing an explosion at the Atrium office complex on the Zuidas in mid-March. The suspect, whose case was heard behind closed doors due to his age, is also linked to an earlier explosion at a Jewish school in Buitenveldert, with the court scheduled to deliver its verdict on August 20.
As WorldPride Amsterdam nears its conclusion, major events continue to attract large crowds. Smaller local initiatives, such as the inclusive red carpet event on the Zeedijk, highlight the ongoing celebrations across the city's neighborhoods.
Singer and actress Barbra Streisand has written her first children's book titled 'And By The Way...'. The picture book is scheduled for release on March 30, 2027.
In late July, two women were assaulted and knocked off their bicycles on the Weteringschans in Amsterdam after a confrontation with another female cyclist. One victim sustained injuries, and the suspect further damaged a victim's phone before fleeing the scene. Police are currently seeking witnesses, including a man who picked up the discarded phone, to assist with the investigation.
