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Car catches fire in central Amsterdam following explosion, police says

Police say the driver was suspected of having caused the fire and had possibly done so on purpose, but they are keeping "all scenarios open."

03/04/2025

'We are the men of Mohammed Deif': Israeli flag burned in Amsterdam protest

A masked man wearing a keffiyeh and what appeared to be a military plate carrier raised a burning Israeli flag while other protesters chanted "long live Palestine."

What is known about the Amsterdam attacker?

Initial reports suggest the suspect, 'Roman D.,' is a Ukrainian citizen.

'Lost City': A look at the trains of Amsterdam that sent off Jews during the Holocaust

Lost City tells the story of the trams that were used to transport Jews to Amsterdam train stations, from where they were shipped to death camps.

29/03/2025

Five wounded in stabbing attack in Amsterdam, knifeman chose victims at 'random'

Five victims were wounded in the attack, and two are in serious condition.

Boycotting Israel’s antisemitism conference won’t solve the problem

Israel’s International Conference on Combating Antisemitism faces backlash as Jewish leaders withdraw over the inclusion of far Right politicians. Can Israel bridge the divide?

17/03/2025

'You are going to pay in blood': Man threatens shooting attack at Amsterdam Jewish school

The man behind the email has not yet been arrested, as he fled to Turkey.

Netherlands returns 119 Benin bronzes, redressing 1897 British expedition looting

In recent years, about 1,100 objects from German, Scottish, British, and French museums have been returned amid pressure over colonial-era acquisitions.

Archaeologists uncover 7th-century pagan cult site with gold and silver offerings

Aligned wooden posts suggest site was used for seasonal rituals linked to sowing and harvests.

Dutch parliament motion demands greater transparency in funding to Palestinian NGOs

The move "reduces the risk of money ending up in the wrong hands," said Dutch NGO Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI).

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