Isaac Herzog has been invited by the Jewish Cultural Quarter (JCK), which includes the new museum, because he represents the Dutch survivors who emigrated to Israel after the Second World War. The president is also there on behalf of the Israeli institutions involved in the museum. Documents, photos and videos have been made available from … Read more
Mar 9, 2024 at 10:01 AM Update: 33 minutes ago A motorist rammed a police car during a chase in Amsterdam on Friday evening. A pedestrian was also hit. Ultimately, the fleeing driver crashed in Pontanusstraat in Amsterdam East, where he overturned, according to police images. Officers stopped the car on Friday evening on Sarphatistraat … Read more
EPA President Herzog at the Munich Safety Conference last month NOS News•yesterday, 9:39 PM•Adjusted yesterday, 10:05 PM A partnership of Dutch mosques, K7, calls on King Willem-Alexander not to attend the reception of Israeli President Herzog on Sunday. The mosques do this in a statement obtained by the ANP news agency. The Israeli president will … Read more
Robin Utrecht NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 13:26 The memorial service is being held in Amsterdam-Zuidoost for the shot dead rapper Danzel Silos, known as Bigidagoe. More than 200 people are present in and around the funeral home. Dozens of people stand outside Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena and watch the ceremony via a live stream on a large screen. … Read more
Annemarie de Jong Today at 7:01 PM Amsterdam Carnival, spring holidays and winter sports do not currently lead to rising corona and flu numbers. In fact, the spread of both viruses decreased further last week. This is evident from the latest figures from the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). In week … Read more
ANPThe commemoration of the February strike at the statue De Dokwerker NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 19:10 During the commemoration of the February strike of 1941, Mayor Halsema of Amsterdam warned of a new rise of resentment. In that context, she pointed to the recent death of Russian opposition leader Navalny and Russian propaganda about the war against … Read more
Inter VisualThe site of the attack on the Rhoneweg in Amsterdam NOS News•today, 10:28•Changed today, 11:57 A man has been shot dead in Amsterdam. It concerns the 26-year-old rapper Bigidagoe. The shooting took place this morning around 5:30 am at an industrial estate in Sloterdijk, a police spokesperson confirms reports from Het Parool. The victim … Read more
AFPOresignation to Jordan Henderson NOS Voetbal•vandaag, 08:03 Thierry Boon editor NOS Sport Thierry Boon editor NOS Sport “I can say so much about it, but partly on the advice of my wife, I don’t do it anymore,” Sjaak Swart admits. “I don’t want to go into it too deeply anymore,” sighs Rafael van der Vaart. … Read more
Feb 13, 2024 at 9:23 PM Update: 40 minutes ago The municipality of Amsterdam also wants special investigating officers (BOAs) to be allowed to wear religious expressions. This makes it the fifth city to go against the directive of outgoing Minister Dilan Yesilgöz (Justice and Security). Mayor Femke Halsema and councilor Hester van Buren (personnel … Read more
NH NieuwsHouses in the city center of Monnickendam In association with NH News NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 13:02 One in three houses in the old town of Monnickendam has been purchased by Amsterdam residents in the past 25 years, according to research by the regional broadcaster NH. And that leads to joy among several born and bred … Read more