Amsterdam

Police vehicles are seen near an Apple store in central Amsterdam during a hostage incident in the store, in Amsterdam, Netherlands February 22, 2022. Photo: Reuters
Europe

Amsterdam police end hostage situation at Apple flagship store

There were no reports of any other injuries.

Hundreds of people protested in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in a #MeToo demonstration sparked by allegations of sexual improprieties linked to a popular Dutch TV talent show. The demonstration on Amsterdam's Museumplein square was organized following reports of inappropriate sexual behavior, ranging from WhatsApp messages to an allegation of rape, linked to "The Voice of Holland." (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
Europe

#MeToo protest in Amsterdam after allegations at TV show

Overview of Amsterdam's stock exchange interior as Prosus begins trading on the Euronext stock exchange in Amsterdam, Netherlands, September 11, 2019. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo
Global Economy

How Amsterdam is stealing a march on rivals as Brexit trading hub

More 'Brexit' companies shift to the Netherlands as uncertainty persists
Global Economy

More 'Brexit' companies shift to the Netherlands as uncertainty persists

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy speaks after a televised debate moderated by journalist Jeroen Pauw, on the eve of European elections in Amsterdam, Netherlands, May 23, 2019. REUTERSPiroschka van de Wouw
World+Biz

Dutch government says won’t bow to curfew riot ‘scum’

Dutch police have described it as the worst unrest in four decades. Photo: BBC
World+Biz

Dutch police detain more than 180 in third night of curfew violence

FILE PHOTO: A person rides a bicycle during a curfew following the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak in Amsterdam, Netherlands, January 23, 2021. REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
Coronavirus chronicle

New Amsterdam protest planned after curfew violations prompt arrests

Several popular sex clubs in Amsterdam's "Red Light" district closes their doors in response to a rapidly expanding coronavirus outbreak, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, March 15, 2020. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw
Coronavirus chronicle

Coronavirus brings new taboos in famously freewheeling Amsterdam

180 flights canceled at Amsterdam's airport over fueling
World+Biz

180 flights canceled at Amsterdam's airport over fueling