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King's Day trash in Amsterdam
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Amsterdam King’s Day trash tops 3,500 cubic meters; City says celebrations were relaxed
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René de Beukelaer, Femke Halsema, and Peter Holla (l-r) during a press conference about the murder of Lisa, 17, and two sex crimes on Weesperzijde in Amsterdam. 22 Aug. 2025
Crime
Amsterdam Police: Killer stabbed Lisa, 17, several times; Suspect tied to two sex crimes
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Police investigating the murder of Lisa, 17, in Duivendrecht near Amsterdam were searching for a scooter rider (top) and the occupants of a Biro microcar (bottom). 20 Aug. 2025
Crime
Suspect arrested for killing girl biking home from Amsterdam; Same man held in sex crime
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Police at the scene of a hostage situation at the Apple Store in Amsterdam. 22 Feb. 2022
CrimeCultureEntertainment
Dutch film iHostage has been streamed 58 million times on Netflix
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Riot police
Crime
Eight arrested in Amsterdam after Ajax protest devolves into riots
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Photo taken on Leidseplein in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
BusinessSports
Ajax supporters protest on Leidseplein over police strikes
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Photo taken on Leidseplein in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
BusinessSports
Ajax supporters to protest on Leidseplein over match postponement from police strikes
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Kelly de Vries stands with the monument in Amsterdam dedicated to her murdered father, Peter R. de Vries. 15 July 2024
CrimeCultureArt
Monument to slain journalist honors his memory, ensures his murder will not be forgotten
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The memorial for Peter R. de Vries at the Carre in Amsterdam. 21 July 2021
CrimeCulture
Monument to killed crime reporter Peter R. de Vries set for July unveiling in Amsterdam
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The Kooks performing on the main stage at Paradiso in Amsterdam
PoliticsBusinessCultureEntertainment
Neighbors win appeal in Paradiso noise dispute; Court orders Amsterdam to investigate
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The facade of Stasschouwburg on Leidseplein in Amsterdam, rebranded Internationaal Theater Amsterdam in 2018.
Business
Investigation into possible transgressive behavior at Internationaal Theater Amsterdam
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Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema opens an exhibition of a destroyed Russian tank on Leidseplein as part of De Balie's Forum on European Culture program, 25 May 2023
Politics
Destroyed Russian tank displayed on Leidseplein in Amsterdam
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Ajax Women after winning the Eredivise Women's Cup, 7 May 2023
Sports
No public celebration of Ajax Women's national title; Ajax said no, municipality says
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Dutch police officer.
Crime
Second explosion in week rocks Kleine-Gartmantplantsoen in Amsterdam
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The memorial for Peter R. de Vries at the Carre in Amsterdam. 21 July 2021
Politics
Monument for murdered journalist Peter R. de Vries planned for Amsterdam’s Leidseplein
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Amsterdam sign congratulating Ajax on their 36th Eredivisie win, 11 May 2022
Sports
No major incidents at Ajax celebrations; 51 arrested
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Ajax
Sports
Amsterdam takes security measures ahead of Eredivisie finals
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Amsterdam Hero Pins awarded to five hostages in the Apple Store hostage crisis
Politics
Amsterdam gives Hero's Pin to Apple Store hostage, four others
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Police at the scene of a hostage situation at the Apple Store in Amsterdam. 22 Feb. 2022
Crime
Apple Store kidnapper had explosives; Hostage is a Bulgarian man, 44
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TV studio
Crime
RTL Boulevard broadcast canceled over fear for rocket launcher attack: report
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Police cars lined up across from the Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam. 19 March 2021
Crime
RTL Boulevard studio temporarily relocates from Leidseplein after serious threats
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Ajax players celebrate the 2020-2021 Double in front of 12,000 fans gathered at the Johan Cruijff Arena. 2 May 2021
Sports
Politicians denounce celebration of 35th Ajax championship; 12,000 fans gathered
Entertainment
Amsterdam performance fest Uitmarkt brings in 450,000 people
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Ajax
Sports
Ajax fans celebrate Eredivisie title with flares and flags