In a striking move, Amsterdam police have set up a hologram of a young sex worker in the city's red-light district, hoping to uncover clues in the unsolved murder of Bernadette “Betty” Szabo. Szabo, a 19-year-old Hungarian woman, was tragically killed in 2009, a few...
Dozens of Cars Belonging to Schiphol Travelers Destroyed in Major Fire in Rijsenhout
Rijsenhout, North Holland – A large fire engulfed dozens of vehicles on a parking lot in Rijsenhout, a small village just south of Schiphol Airport. Between forty and fifty cars were reportedly destroyed, all belonging to travelers who had left their vehicles parked...
Paris Ramps Up Security with 4,000 Police for France-Israel Soccer Match After Amsterdam Violence
Paris, France - November 10, 2024 In an unprecedented move, Paris police announced plans to deploy 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff to secure the upcoming UEFA Nations League soccer match between France and Israel. The decision comes just a few days after...
Amsterdam Bans Protests After Violent Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans
In response to a spate of violent incidents targeting Israeli soccer fans, the city of Amsterdam has imposed a three-day ban on public demonstrations. The decision comes after several fans of Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv football club were attacked late Thursday,...
Nicki Minaj Arrested at Schiphol (Amsterdam) for Possession of Soft Drugs
Rapper and singer Nicki Minaj was arrested at Schiphol Airport for possession of soft drugs. Footage from an Instagram livestream, made by Minaj herself, shows her arguing with a military police officer during her arrest. In the video, Minaj denies having drugs while...
UvA Campuses Closed Following Violent Protests
In response to violent protests on Monday, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) has decided to close all campuses on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Board of Directors (CvB) stated that it currently "cannot take responsibility for the safety" of those present at UvA...
Amsterdam Court: KLM misled consumers with green advertisements
The court in Amsterdam has ruled that KLM misled consumers with various green claims in its advertisements. The judges ruled that the airline painted too positive a picture of the beneficial effects of, for example, forest projects and the use of more sustainable...
Herzog’s invitation to the inauguration of the Holocaust Museum causes controversy
President Herzog of Israel's recent invitation to the inauguration of the Holocaust Museum has sparked a wave of reactions, both in Israel and globally. What was planned as an observance of the Holocaust and a promotion of education and remembrance has now become a...