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Stabbing perpetrator unsuccessfully complains of police violence and is now missing

An 18-year-old man was sentenced to one month of juvenile detention for a stabbing and theft in Amsterdam, though he currently remains missing. The court rejected his defense's claims of excessive police violence during an arrest near Nieuwmarkt, ruling that the officer's actions were not disproportionate. Due to the suspect's lack of legal residency and previous convictions, authorities intend to re-engage social services immediately once he is located.

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National Monument on Dam Square defaced with blue paint, area cordoned off

The National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam was vandalized with blue paint on Sunday morning, featuring slogans such as 'Stop the human traffic.' Police have cordoned off the area to investigate the incident.

National Monument on Dam Square defaced with slogans about human trafficking

How carelessly discarded e-bike batteries are causing major fires in the Port of Amsterdam

Frequent fires in the Westelijk Havengebied industrial area are often caused by batteries and e-bike accumulators improperly discarded among waste and scrap. While experts note that the number of incidents is relatively low compared to the total number of businesses, these fires pose significant risks due to toxic smoke and the density of industrial materials.

This Dutch caravan was a revolution in 1980 and is still available for sale new

Dutch caravan manufacturer Kip introduced the Kip Kompakt in 1980, featuring an innovative pop-up roof that was a first for the European market. The model remains in production today and has recently undergone updates.

Isis (18) thanks mother during Pride for carefree coming out

During the 2026 Canal Parade in Amsterdam, 18-year-old Isis Eversdijken joined the provincial boat with her mother to thank her for providing an unconditionally supportive home environment during her coming-out process. Isis was selected for this opportunity after sharing her personal story as part of an initiative to highlight stories from the LGBTQ+ community in the province.