Halsema closes fast food restaurant on Tussen Meer after multiple explosions in ten days

Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the closure of a fast-food restaurant located on Tussen Meer in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam for a minimum of three months. This decision follows a series of three separate explosive attacks targeting the establishment within a span of just ten days in late October. Despite the installation of security cameras by the city on October 21, perpetrators successfully detonated an explosive device at the entrance again during the night of October 28.

Initial incidents included an explosion that damaged the glass entrance on October 17, followed by a failed attempt two days later involving a petrol-filled bottle and heavy fireworks. Authorities noted that the ongoing violence has severely disrupted public order and degraded the living environment for local residents. While no suspects have been arrested, the mayor stated that the restaurant will remain closed until at least early next year. Any future reopening will require evidence of significant changes to ensure safety and stability in the area.