Diemen

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People swimming in Amsterdam. June 20, 2026.
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Swimming advisory issued after heavy rain overflows sewers in Amsterdam region
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A worker is not feeling well.
PoliticsBusiness
Burnout-related absenteeism rises, straining tight Dutch labor market
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Cloud of smoke coming from a fire in an industrial area in Diemen, May 20, 2026.
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Heavy smoke from major fire at Diemen industrial site prompts NL-Alert, large response
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Police helicopter in Lith to search for a 6-year-old boy who went missing near De Lithse Ham on 14 June 2023
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Police helicopter supports armed escort for valuables transport across Amsterdam
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Politie patch on a Dutch police officer's uniform
Crime
Police boost patrols and install cameras after sexual assaults in Diemen and Weesp
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The flag of Suriname against a backdrop of city lights. Artist's rendering.
Business
Over 250,000 Surinamese people have moved to the Netherlands since 1975
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GVB bus 21 in Amsterdam
PoliticsBusiness
Proposed 30 km/h speed limits in Diemen, Oostzaan, Uithoorn could cut bus frequency
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We claim the night sign against violence against women and girls
Crime
Amsterdam man suspected of attempted rape in Diemen also tied to second sex crime
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Container ship moored at the EuroMax shipping terminal in the Port of Rotterdam
Crime
At least 13 arrested in two cocaine busts at Rotterdam port
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Tilburg mayor Theo Weterings
Politics
Tilburg mayor announces resignation over too high work pressure
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A woman was found murdered in her home on Molenstraat in Hellevoetsluis on 16 April 2025. The photo shows a mobile police unit and crime scene tape cordoning off the scene.
Crime
Locals "horrified" by Hellevoetsluis woman’s killing; Son arrested with head in car
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Car ends up in a ditch after shooting incident in Diemen, Nov 5th, 2015
Crime
Naoufal F. acquitted in Iranian man's murder, conviction in Diemen murder attempt stands
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Simone Alleman, a 52-year-old from Diemen who was found dead after she went missing in Landsmeer in January 2025
Crime
Missing Diemen woman, 52, found killed in Landsmeer home; Suspect arrested in Amsterdam
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Diemen Mayor Erik Boog speaking out against the national political discourse promoting division and anger instead of unity and progress. 8 January 2025
Politics
Dutch mayors angered by national politicians stirring up unrest and division
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Police officer cordoning off a crime scene
Crime
Shooting in Diemen leaves one injured, suspects flee
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Vattenfall Headquarters in Solna, Sweden
BusinessNature
Vattenfall cancels plans to build biomass power plant in Diemen
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A crowded Leidsestraat in Amsterdam
PoliticsBusiness
Cabinet to cut €110 million from budget for public transport in three major cities
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A crowded shopping street in Amsterdam
Health
Randstad accounted for most of Dutch population growth since 2016
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Road works on the A10 caused severe traffic around amsterdam, 23 July 2024
Business
Amsterdam meeting with road works department after 3 days of traffic chaos
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Traffic
Politics
Diemen annoyed at Amsterdam over road works traffic
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Condoms
HealthPolitics
Local council of Diemen votes in favor of handing out free condoms to residents
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Court gavel with a statue of Lady Justice in the background
Crime
Diemen man found guilty of forced abortion that killed Brazilian woman, unborn child
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Police and paramedics at the scene of a fatal stabbing at a homeless shelter on Oudezijds Voorburgwal in Amsterdam, 2 April 2024
Crime
More people killed by violence in Amsterdam region
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A billboard reminding Amsterdam residents to vote in the European Parliament election and a city referendum on green space on 6 June 2024. Photo taken in Amsterdam Oost on 6 May 2024
Politics
European elections: People can vote at more than 40 train stations