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At Amsterdam Central Station, the message of the Palestine sit-in is impossible to ignore: ‘I am here to show that I exist’

At Amsterdam Central Station, the message of the Palestine sit-in is impossible to ignore: ‘I am here to show that I exist’

Protesters carrying Palestinian flags have occupied Amsterdam Centraal station to ensure their message is seen by a large audience of commuters. They argue that gathering in high-traffic areas is more effective than protesting in isolated locations like the Malieveld.

Amstelkade residents hang pride flags after family threatened with brick through window: ‘We won’t accept this’

Amstelkade residents hang pride flags after family threatened with brick through window: ‘We won’t accept this’

Residents of the Amsteldijk neighborhood in Amsterdam have raised rainbow flags in solidarity with a local family who were recently threatened when a brick was thrown through their window. Over fifty neighbors are participating in the campaign to show that they reject such acts of intimidation and violence.

Independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta shuts down: 'We have been killed'

Independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta shuts down: 'We have been killed'

The independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta has officially ceased operations after thirty years, citing forced eviction and the blocking of their financial resources by state authorities. The editorial team described their closure as an act of state betrayal, marking the end of one of the last independent media outlets remaining in Russia.

NPO staff stalker sentenced to mandatory psychiatric treatment

NPO staff stalker sentenced to mandatory psychiatric treatment

A man has been sentenced to mandatory psychiatric treatment after stalking several NPO employees by sending them tens of thousands of messages. Although the court acquitted him of doxing charges, the judge deemed clinical intervention necessary due to the defendant's paranoid delusions and high risk of recidivism.

Family of missing producer Leysner offers 9,000 euro reward

Family of missing producer Leysner offers 9,000 euro reward

The family of Rodney Leysner, a 53-year-old producer from Amsterdam who has been missing since August 15, is offering a reward of 9,000 euros for information. Leysner was last seen in Suriname, where police have arrested three suspects and are seeking a fourth individual in connection with his disappearance.