Friday 30 October

Authorities in the Netherlands are on edge as reports of planned riots circulate on social media. Businesses are preemptively boarding up storefronts while local schools advise caution, despite officials noting that the specific threats remain largely unconfirmed. Read more →

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to 6 years in prison for a shooting in Amsterdam. The court deemed the act reckless, noting that the firearm used in the confrontation left a bullet permanently lodged in the victim's abdomen. Read more →

New noise regulations for Schiphol Airport are finally taking effect after 12 years of regulatory delay. Residents are unlikely to notice immediate changes, however, as the implementation of the new standards is expected to be a gradual process. Read more →

Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered a three-month closure of a fast-food restaurant in the Osdorp neighborhood following 3 explosive attacks in just 10 days. Despite reinforced security, the site remained a target for criminals, forcing the city to intervene to preserve public order. Read more →

To accommodate an expected 250,000 daily passengers, Amsterdam South Station is opening its new Brittenpassage this Sunday. The expansive corridor replaces the aging Minervapassage, which is now slated for a long-term renovation project. Read more →