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Heatwave fuels rise in wild swimming across Amsterdam
Amsterdam residents sought relief from the summer heat on Wednesday by plunging into the city’s network of canals, rivers and docks.
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The national and international protests against President Donald Trump took place in towns and cities across the US and Europe in a coordinated event titled "No Kings". Here are some of the best placards from this weekend’s movement outside the US embassy in Amsterdam.
200-year-old condom with erotic art goes on display at Dutch museum
The Rijksmuseum exhibition “Safe Sex?” includes an ancient contraceptive featuring an erotic etching of a nun and three erect clergymen.
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Students arrested at University of Amsterdam pro-Palestine protest
At least 5 people were arrested after students occupied a building at the University of Amsterdam, while clashes with police also took place nearby.
Dutch cannabis growers welcome expansion of scheme to legalise sales
While growing cannabis is still illegal, cannabis shops — known as coffeeshops — in 10 municipalities will be allowed to sell marijuana from 10 licensed producers.
Several injured in stabbing in central Amsterdam, police say
The incident happened near Dam Square, in the southern part of the Dutch capital, with local media reporting the area has been cordoned off.
Thousands protest racism, rise of the right in the Netherlands, France
Thousands protested in Amsterdam, Paris and Toulouse against the backdrop of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Thousands rally in Amsterdam in protest of racism and fascism
Organisers of the demonstration warned against the rise of the far-right in the Netherlands, whose government veered to the right last year.
Shares soar in Just Eat Takeaway.com as Prosus announces acquisition
Prosus already holds stakes in food delivery operations in India, South America, and Southeast Asia.
Unilever opts for primary listing in Amsterdam for ice cream business
Unilever has chosen Amsterdam over London for its ice cream business’ primary listing, in a new blow to the City of London's struggling initial public offering (IPO) market.
Still Processing: art meets algorithm at Amsterdam’s Nxt Museum
Nxt Museum’s 'Still Processing' explores the intersection of art, technology, and human perception, offering a critical reflection on the impacts of living in an image-saturated digital age.
Rats are running rife in world's major cities as temperatures rise
The city of Amsterdam is one of 11 where climate change is considered to be having an impact on the rising rat population.
World leaders commemorate victims of Nazi Germany
World leaders will be attending the ceremony at Auschwitz on Monday including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Britain’s King Charles III.
Spiralling housing costs hit jobs as employers struggle to find staff
Surging housing prices have led to several employees leaving capital cities, and as consequence, many employers have introduced staff housing benefits in order to attract and retain staff.
Meet the locals trying to stop overtourism in Europe
Tourism in Europe’s hotspots continues to rise, but after protests in 2024, what can we expect for the coming year?
Amsterdam, a city renowned for its canals, cultural heritage, and progressive policies, faces challenges ranging from tourism regulation to a housing crisis.Get the latest updates.