Amsterdam
Capital and most populous city of the Netherlands
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Amsterdam is the capital and most populated city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 933,680 in June 2024 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Unilever delivers blow to chancellor with ice cream snub Unilever, the London-based consumer goods giant, has revealed it is to demerge its sprawling ice cream business with a primary stock market listing in Amsterdam later this year.Sky News - Published | |
Eurostar resumes direct Amsterdam-London services after eight-month pause Eurostar has resumed direct services from Amsterdam to London after an eight-month hold-up while a new terminal was built in the Netherlands capital.Sky News - Published | |
Four given jail terms for Amsterdam violence against football fans Four rioters are jailed after a Europa League match between Ajax and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.BBC Sport - Published | |
British student stabbed to death in Amsterdam, inquest hears A British student was stabbed to death during a trip to Amsterdam before he was dragged and left at the bottom of steps, an inquest has heard.Sky News - Published | |
New arrests made in Amsterdam over violence after football match A tram is vandalised in new rioting in Amsterdam, days after the attacks on Israeli football fans.BBC Sport - Published | |
More arrests made over attacks against Israeli football supporters, Dutch police say Five more people have been arrested for their suspected involvement in attacks on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam, Dutch police have said.Sky News - Published | |
Amsterdam police break up pro-Palestinian demo after 'antisemitic' violence following football game More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters have been taken away by police during a banned demonstration in Amsterdam after "antisemitic" violence took place following a football game this week.Sky News - Published | |
Amsterdam rioters targeted Israeli fans in 'explosion of antisemitism', mayor says Femke Halsema condemns a night of violence following a Europa League football match.BBC Sport - Published | |
What we know about violence involving football fans in Amsterdam Sixty-two people have been arrested in Amsterdam after violence unfolded in the city on Thursday night.Sky News - Published | |
Israeli football fans attacked in Amsterdam, officials say Dozens are arrested and the Dutch PM condemns "antisemitic attacks" on Israeli fans.BBC Sport - Published | |
Israel says it will deploy rescue mission after 'violent incident' targeting Israeli citizens in AmsterdamThe Israeli military has said it is preparing to immediately deploy an immediate rescue mission with the coordination of the Dutch government.Sky News - Published | |
Littler wins maiden World Series of Darts Finals Luke Littler comfortably beats Michael Smith 11-4 to claim his maiden World Series of Darts Finals title in Amsterdam.BBC Sport - Published | |
Littler beats Van Barneveld to reach World Series last eight Teenager Luke Littler edges past Raymond van Barneveld 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals of the World Series of Darts finals in Amsterdam.BBC Sport - Published | Travis Kelce Tears Up As Taylor Sings 'Mary's Song' At Amsterdam 'Eras' TourTravis Kelce got downright emotional Saturday night at Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour in Amsterdam, as TS rolled out a song she hasn't sung much lately ... but seems to reflect on their relationship...TMZ.com - Published |
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Nicki Minaj blasts 'disgusting treatment' following arrest in AmsterdamNicki Minaj has spoken out following her arrest in the Netherlands, claiming she was treated differently because of her race.Sky News - Published | Person dies at airport after becoming trapped in running plane engineA person has died at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam after becoming trapped in a running aircraft engine, according to police.Sky News - Published |
Nicki Minaj Detained & Seemingly Arrested in Amsterdam, Wild Video ShowsNicki Minaj's flight out of Amsterdam didn't proceed as planned ... 'cause cops detained her on her way to the UK -- and, now, she's seemingly been arrested. The rapper live streamed her conversation..TMZ.com - Published | No England call, but has Henderson's Ajax move worked out?Jordan Henderson's move to Ajax was not enough for him to make the England squad, so what next for the midfielder in Amsterdam?BBC Sport - Published |
'Amsterdam among top travel spots for Indians'According to the Mastercard Economics Institute's "travel trends 2024: breaking boundaries" research issued Thursday, the top five trending locations for Indian travelers this summer (June - August)..IndiaTimes - Published | Police move in after pro-Palestinian protesters occupy university buildings in AmsterdamPolice in Amsterdam have moved in to end a pro-Palestinian protest after demonstrators occupied university buildings.Sky News - Published |
Metro station evacuated in Amsterdam due to 'suspicious situation'Police in Amsterdam have cleared an area around a metro station in the centre of the city.Sky News - Published | Scots' profligacy punished in chastening Dutch defeatScotland's winless run stretches to six games as their wastefulness in front of goal is compounded by a late collapse against the Netherlands in Amsterdam.BBC Sport - Published |
'Sacred space being used to normalise genocide': Protests outside Holocaust museum as Israeli president visitsThe Israeli president's visit to the newly-opened National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam has sparked protests in the city.Sky News - Published | Euro 2024 qualifier: Netherlands v Republic of IrelandLive text commentary of the Euro 2024 group B qualifier between Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.BBC Sport - Published |
Man grabs Greta Thunberg's microphone after pro-Palestinian address at climate rallyGreta Thunberg was interrupted as she addressed a climate protest in Amsterdam on Sunday after inviting a Palestinian and an Afghan woman on stage.Sky News - Published | |
