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Repatriation flight from Oman also on Saturday

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has arranged a third repatriation flight for stranded citizens, scheduled for this Saturday. In collaboration with Corendon, the flight will transport passengers ...

Council candidate Mertcan Dilber (19) misses the youth perspective in Beverwijk: 'I want to represent that voice'

Mertcan Dilber, a 19-year-old Artificial Intelligence student at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, is running for local council in Beverwijk representing the party Samen Lokaal Beverwijk. He aims to p...

It was lifeless, empty, and cynical from Godts, Ajax, and PEC: Was Ramadan to blame?

Mika Godts and Ajax delivered a lackluster performance during their Sunday match against PEC Zwolle. The article criticizes the lack of energy in the game and questions whether the observance of Ramad...

Rachid Kaddour of Pure & Honest Meat in Weesp: ‘Halal rules determine how meat ends up on the plate’

Rachid Kaddour, owner of Puur & Eerlijk Vlees in Weesp, explains how halal regulations dictate the production of meat products during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The article highlights the proc...

Concertgebouw Orchestra Review: Brilliant solos are the icing on the cake for Prokofiev

Change= director gets 150 hours community service and suspended sentence for ‘gigantic’ tax return backlog

Amsterdam Red Light District business owners: Do not implement coffeeshop ban for foreigners

Entrepreneurs and residents in Amsterdam's Red Light District have urged the city council not to implement a ban on foreign tourists in coffeeshops. They warn that the proposed measure would lead to a...

Students invite elderly for iftar: Great to make seniors happy

Students from the Islamic primary school Elif in Amsterdam-Zuid invited local elderly residents to join them for an iftar meal to break the Ramadan fast. The initiative, now in its second year, serves...

Heintje Hoekssteeg to be closed at night after years-long campaign: ‘Surprised it worked’

The new Dame aan de Kade is an accessible neighborhood bar with a chef from Michelin-starred restaurants

City air getting cleaner, yet quality still comparable to passive smoking 4 cigarettes a day

Air quality in Amsterdam has improved significantly since 2010, yet current pollution levels are still equivalent to smoking four cigarettes a day. The city aims to achieve zero-emission mobility by 2...

Entrance to apartment complex in Amsterdam-West destroyed by explosion

Heritage of the Week | Post-65 architects in Amsterdam

The 'Heritage of the Week' feature highlights Post 65 architecture located in Amsterdam. This recognition focuses on architectural designs and heritage preservation within the city.

Siem de Jong and Daniel de Ridder return to Ajax as technical managers

Former players Siem de Jong and Daniel de Ridder have returned to Ajax to serve as technical managers. They will work alongside Technical Director Jordi Cruijff in their new roles at the club.

Explosion destroys apartment complex entrance at Witte de Withplein in De Baarsjes

An explosion caused significant damage to the entrance of an apartment complex on Witte de Withplein in Amsterdam early this morning. No injuries were reported, though the blast shattered windows and ...

XR glues doors of multiple Amsterdam high schools shut

Extinction Rebellion glued shut the doors and chained the gates of approximately 35 high schools in Amsterdam to protest against the climate crisis and educational policies. The group left messages ca...

XR blocks access to Amsterdam high schools with glue and chain locks: classes cancelled at IVKO

Zita Pels (GroenLinks) forced to stand her ground during housing debate: ‘This is not polarizing’

New museums are increasingly becoming experiences: "This is our vortex tunnel"

Amsterdam is seeing a rise in 'experience museums' focused on social media photos and immersive activities rather than traditional art collections. While these commercial venues aim to make learning a...

New museums are increasingly becoming experiences: "This is our vortex tunnel"

Amsterdam is seeing a rise in commercial experience-based museums that prioritize immersive environments and social media appeal over traditional art collections. While critics argue these for-profit ...

That 500 Amsterdam police officers viewed the Lisa file is not necessarily illogical: ‘Many staff members were involved’

Cafe owner Frank Mansro (1947-2026) was ‘remarkably quiet for an Amsterdammer’

Not another cliché souvenir: the most original Amsterdam gifts to give

Fat bike ban text amended: words 'intimidation' and 'chases' removed

The Amsterdam City Council has approved a revised regulation allowing for fatbike bans in specific areas, removing controversial terms like 'intimidation' and 'chases' to ensure more generic language....

Tourists seek more value for money and stay outside the city more often

A report by Amsterdam&partners reveals that a growing percentage of tourists visiting Amsterdam are opting to stay overnight outside the city or with friends to find better value for their money. This...

Amsterdam man arrested as prime suspect in series of attacks in Germany

A 20-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested for allegedly recruiting young people to carry out a series of bombings in Germany. The attacks took place in July and August 2025, targeting residen...

Low gas prices at Makro in Duivendrecht: ‘I come from Almere to fill up here’

Hockey clubs VVV and HIC join forces: ‘We are moving forward’

Amsterdam police shut down large stolen data trading site

The Amsterdam police's specialized cyber team, in collaboration with international investigation services, has shut down LeakBase, a major online forum for trading stolen data. The operation successfu...

Amsterdam residents fill out Voting Compass: "Denk? I completely disagree"

AT5 has launched the Kieskompas voting aid to help residents navigate the record 35 political parties participating in Amsterdam's upcoming municipal elections. Residents testing the tool in Vondelpar...