Monday 19 October

A man was stabbed during a fight outside a hotel near Sloterdijk station in Amsterdam, prompting a swift police response and an appeal for witnesses. Authorities have arrested one suspect as they continue to investigate the afternoon incident that left the victim hospitalized. Read more →

Regional transport workers across the Netherlands are planning another strike this Thursday, threatening significant disruptions to bus and train schedules. This walkout is part of an ongoing labor dispute, with unions threatening weekly strikes until Christmas unless a new collective agreement is reached. Read more →

Major Dutch retailers including Coolblue and Bol.com have halted sales of Ledger crypto-wallets after identifying a sophisticated fraud scheme involving tampered hardware. Criminals are inserting hidden chips into the devices to drain cryptocurrency accounts, forcing retailers to take precautionary measures despite no reports of local victims. Read more →

Netherlands Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten and his partner, Nicolás Keenan, have announced they are expecting a child in 2027 via surrogacy. The couple, who have been publicly vocal about their journey toward parenthood, expressed deep gratitude to their surrogate and egg donor while requesting privacy. Read more →

Emergency services in Amsterdam-Osdorp secured a fast-food restaurant after discovering a crude incendiary device. The explosive, fashioned from gasoline and fireworks, failed to detonate, leading the Explosives Ordnance Disposal Service to clear the area for public safety. Read more →