Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the three-month closure of a residence on Marnixstraat after police discovered a significant cache of drugs, weapons, and cash. One resident was arrested following the raid, which uncovered narcotics such as 2-MMC and LSD, along with a stiletto and an airsoft gun. The closure is intended to protect public safety and disrupt illegal drug trafficking activities in the city center.
Surgeons Robert Smeenk and Boudewijn Toorenvliet have developed a less invasive treatment for a recurring and often embarrassing inflammatory condition caused by stray hairs. Their research offers a new solution for patients who have previously undergone multiple surgeries for the issue.
Julian de Kievit, a 22-year-old from Hoofddorp, has passed away after battling brainstem cancer for twelve years, far exceeding his initial two-year prognosis. Known for his fundraising efforts for childhood cancer research, his family has requested donations to his oncologist instead of flowers at his funeral.
While the overall Dutch beer market is currently facing a downturn, some entrepreneurs are finding success by focusing on niche online sales of unique and alcohol-free specialty beers. Businesses like Raoul van Neer's are thriving by offering artisanal brews with distinctive ingredients.
Following a cross-border pursuit, a vehicle involved in a German ATM robbery crashed in Amsterdam Nieuw-West yesterday containing explosives. The suspects fled the scene, prompting a police investigation and the temporary evacuation of nearby residents while the EOD neutralized the materials.