rssAug 30, 2026, 08:14

Police investigate TikTok livestream following Amsterdam Central stabbing

Police are investigating a stabbing at Amsterdam Central Station that was inadvertently captured during a TikTok livestream. Four men were injured in the altercation, and a 43-year-old suspect from Naarden has been arrested.

Police are conducting an investigation into a stabbing incident that occurred behind Amsterdam Central Station on the De Ruijterkade yesterday evening. The altercation was broadcast live on TikTok by a user known as Superhuman Unchained, who was filming himself shadowboxing before getting into a confrontation with a group of men. During the livestream, the individual claimed he was not afraid of the group before the situation escalated into violence, with footage appearing to capture him lashing out at others.

Four men sustained injuries during the encounter, including the 43-year-old suspect from Naarden who remains in custody while receiving medical treatment in a hospital. Two other victims were discharged after receiving hospital care, while the fourth individual was treated for their wounds at the scene. Authorities confirmed that none of the victims are in life-threatening condition as they continue to review the online footage as part of their ongoing criminal investigation.

Technology Culture Amsterdam Netherlands World

Read original ↗

Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Long wait times at Schiphol due to electronic passport control failure

Schiphol Airport is facing significant passenger delays after a technical failure incapacitated its automated eGate passport control system on Sunday morning. Royal Netherlands Marechaussee officers are currently conducting manual checks as they investigate the cause of the malfunction, which is not believed to be a cyberattack.

Seizure of 'Antifa server' at US request leads to questions and concerns

Dutch authorities have seized a server belonging to the Italian hosting provider Autistici/Inventati at the request of the United States. The U.S. government classifies the company as a terrorist entity, sparking concerns among Dutch digital rights groups and industry associations regarding the precedent for such cross-border legal actions.

Screen time | Facebook film raises painful question: has anything changed at Meta?

Meta continues to face criticism regarding privacy concerns with its wearable technology and its influence on societal polarization. The release of the film The Social Reckoning, based on whistleblower Frances Haugen's experiences, emphasizes that the company's algorithm-driven growth strategies often conflict with user welfare and require systemic cultural change.

Exhibition reveals how the former owners of Huis Willet-Holthuysen were deeply involved in the slave trade

An exhibition at Museum Huis Willet-Holthuysen in Amsterdam explores how the residence's 18th-century owners profited from the colonial slave trade. The display details how the city's canal district served as a major center for the plantation economy.

Russian DJ dropped from ADE after hate message to Ukrainian

Russian DJ Komarov has been dropped from the Amsterdam Dance Event after a past hateful message directed at a Ukrainian colleague surfaced. While his removal has been confirmed, critics continue to call for further screening of other Russian artists who may have ties to the Kremlin or disputed territories.