AMSTERDAM

Nov 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New Dutch Crime Drama Takes Netflix by Storm

A fresh crime drama is making waves on Netflix, grabbing attention just days after its release. This 7-part series, set in Amsterdam, is quickly climbing the global charts, surprising many viewers and critics alike. It's not just another show; it's a gripping tale of revenge that's got everyone talking. The series follows Betty Jonkers, a determined woman on a missi...

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Dec 25 2024CRIME

Five Dutch Men Jailed for Soccer Match Violence

In a sobering verdict, an Amsterdam court sentenced five men to prison terms and community service for their roles in violent clashes during a soccer match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. The November incident attracted global attention and raised concerns about antisemitism. The court found that the violence stemmed from strong pro-Palestinian sentiments and ange...

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Nov 10 2024BUSINESS

Music Giant’s Future Listing: Ackman and UMG in Disagreement

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman recently announced his plans to move Universal Music Group (UMG) from the Amsterdam stock exchange to the U. S. This decision came in response to anti-Israeli attacks on soccer fans in Amsterdam. However, UMG isn’t ready to pack up just yet. They issued a statement emphasizing that Ackman's proposal doesn't automatically mean a domici...

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Nov 09 2024CRIME

Amsterdam's Dark Night: A Modern Pogrom

In Amsterdam, Israeli soccer fans and Jewish people found themselves chased and attacked after a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. One victim compared it to Kristallnacht, the 1938 German pogrom, saying it's what it would have looked like with social media. An IDF officer recounted his friend being beaten until he shouted "Free Palestine. " Five Israelis were ...

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

Soccer Fans Attacked: 5 Hurt, 62 Arrested in Amsterdam

Amsterdam authorities revealed that five people were hospitalized and 62 were arrested after a night of violent attacks on Israeli soccer fans. The violence, linked to anti-Semitism, happened after a match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Both Dutch and Israeli leaders condemned the attacks, and Israel's foreign minister rushed to the Netherlands. This incident ref...

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