Stories from Amsterdam · Netherlands

A Dutch commission has determined that the news provision of 'Ongehoord Nederland' is unreliable. The commission described the findings as serious, potentially impacting the broadcaster's credibility.

A Dutch radio station mentioned a potential football match between Ajax and FCG Utrecht. Commentary suggested that aggressive play was needed to win the match.

European festivalgoers lost hundreds of euros after the Music On festival was canceled an hour before its scheduled start. The cancellation left attendees out of pocket for tickets and other expenses.

The municipality of Amsterdam is in a dispute with a rooftop terrace owner, demanding its removal due to a lack of permit. The owner refers to an 1896 building drawing showing a 'platje,' which the municipality does not consider a terrace.

The Attorney General in the Netherlands has initiated a new investigation based on previously known information, as part of a revision request. Police have been instructed to conduct further inquiries into the matter, suggesting unusual circumstances.

The Hunter-Virus has broken out on board the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius. The World Health Organization announced that the 149 people from 23 countries on board the MV Hondius will be under surveillance for 42 days as high-risk contacts.

The football club Ajax maintained a 9-point lead over its competitors during the last four weeks of play.

A team traveling to Amsterdam reported that one of its members, Jamie, fell ill with listia, likely Listeria.

The Dutch industry is preparing for a planned sugar tax, with a measure referred to as '30' currently scheduled. Companies are discussing strategies to mitigate the potential impact of this tax.

A deceased individual found at or near an airport was not an employee of the facility. Officials reported that the person killed at the airport had scaled a defense and was struck on the runway approximately two minutes later.