Body found in water at Amstelpark

Man (30) dies from injuries after stabbing on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal

Armed robbery at jewelry store on Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan in Amsterdam Nieuw-West

Squatter of Zwanenburg school building responds to neighborhood unrest: "I am not a pedophile"

A squatter who occupied a former school building in Zwanenburg has denied rumors suggesting he is a danger to children at the neighboring primary school. While local parents and residents have expressed concerns about the situation, the squatter remains in the property as the municipality awaits legal steps for potential eviction.

21-year-old man arrested after attempted burglary at Spaarndam fire station

A 21-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested for attempting to burglarize a fire station in Spaarndam after DNA evidence was found at the scene. This incident is part of a significant nationwide increase in burglaries targeting fire stations, where criminals specifically seek specialist rescue equipment.

Water board around Amsterdam further expands sprinkling ban

The Amstel, Gooi and Vecht water board is extending its irrigation ban to include the use of groundwater due to persistent drought conditions. This measure follows a previous restriction on using surface water for irrigation, as recent rainfall has not been sufficient to restore freshwater levels.