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

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 personal and public grills within the park until further notice.

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 continues to suffer from frequent technical issues that disrupt traffic.

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

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 are lower than the previous year, although the hurricane season has yet to peak.

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 filled with explosives following a police chase that originated after a heist in Germany.