and will return to the neighbourhood after its offices on Foppingadreef have been renovated ‘Zuidoost Week’ was an opportunity to once again stress the importance of connecting with local residents ABN AMRO Social Point Amsterdam Zuidoost hit the road to get a feel for the atmosphere Zuidoost Week 2024 took place from 27 May to 2 June It was organised jointly by parties including the City of Amsterdam residents of Zuidoost and the Ministry of the Interior The programme was compiled on the basis of input from local residents and anyone else involved with the Zuidoost Master Plan Over 120 initiators from the neighbourhood took part in activities revolving around meeting each other and working together In the Zuidoost Master Plan and underlying partner covenant the City of Amsterdam and other partners (including ABN AMRO) have agreed to join forces to work towards making Amsterdam-Zuidoost inclusive and future-proof One of the ways the bank is doing this is by providing free training courses and workshops in the areas of financial resilience the Zuidoost city office on Anton de Komplein was packed with policy staff and local initiators Zuidoost was well represented with people from various backgrounds ABN AMRO hopes that moving its head office from the Zuidas to Amsterdam Zuidoost will enable the bank to work more closely with the local community and respond to the needs of local residents Allan Kartodikromo (Equal Opportunities & D&I Enabler at ABN AMRO) was present at this evening as a panel member during the discussion between policy staff and residents and Allan received some probing questions about how a big bank intended to integrate into the neighbourhood People expressed doubts about whether the business community and ‘the government’ were capable of merging with initiatives being set up in Zuidoost As the residents put it: “All these initiatives are built on a sense of purpose for the neighbourhood intransigent working methods and tends to ‘look down from above’.” Allan acknowledged the sentiment and replied: “Our aim is to understand the feelings in the neighbourhood recognise the importance of these feelings and internalise them within our organisation.” He realises that this process will take time and patience but things will only structurally change if this wish is mutual So the community must also be receptive to ABN AMRO The refrain of the evening was: no gain without pain Social Point is an ABN AMRO programme through which the bank puts its knowledge experience and resources in the areas of financial resilience life skills and entrepreneurship to work for people who have fewer opportunities in society The first Social Point was launched in Amsterdam-Zuidoost in 2021 It forms a base from which ABN AMRO colleagues give training courses and workshops to local residents and where the bank provides placement and training places Read more about ABN AMRO Social Point ABN AMRO colleagues Allan Kartodikromo (Equal Opportunities & D&I Enabler) Christa Beaufort (Sustainability Global Manager) and Egilio Bundel (Circl Movement Programme Maker) talk to each other about the Social Point programme The police found the body of a man in an apartment on Berthold Brechtstraat in Amsterdam Zuidoost on Wednesday neighbors had already reported to housing corporation Eigen Haard that they hadn’t seen the man in a while Early in 2023, neighbors reported that they hadn’t seen the man in a while and thought he might be abroad, a spokesperson for Eigen Haard told Parool “That is not strange and the rent was still being paid,” the spokesperson said In September this year, Eigen Haard received another report from a neighbor, again saying that they hadn’t seen the man in a long time. The housing corporation asked the municipality to see if they could track down the man in the country where he was believed to be, an Eigen Haard spokesperson told AT5 so Eigen Haard asked the police to go check the man’s home this week The police went to check the home on Wednesday and found a deceased man inside it would have been a signal that was immediately visible.” The spokesperson also stressed that the reports were not about smells or pests but about the suspicion that the resident was no longer in the Netherlands Locals are shocked and wonder how the man could have been lying dead in his home for so long without anyone noticing Parool spoke to several residents of the apartment building They noticed no smells or vermin around the home the man led a very secluded life and had few contacts I find it scary,” one local told the newspaper You have to look out for each other a little bit.” Another neighbor told the Telegraaf that it concerns an older Surinamese man. “I think I haven’t seen him for over a year,” he said. It’s not really a “we know each other” neighborhood, he added. Still, he wonders how it is possible that no one missed this man. “You would think that the immediate neighbors would have noticed.” This is “a sad case,” an Eigen Haard spokesperson told the Telegraaf. “But it does show that loneliness is a major problem that needs to be addressed. People who have few contacts and lead a very solitary life often literally and figuratively disappear from the radar.” © 2012-2025, NL Times, All rights reserved. 2024 Photo: DutchNews.nlA man whose body was discovered at a flat in Amsterdam Zuidoost is thought to have died some years ago despite neighbours’ reporting him missing to the housing corporation Neighbours sounded the alert in January 2023 because they had not seen the elderly Surinamese man “I used to see him around but it must have been over a year since I saw him last,” neighbour Elvis told the Telegraaf The Eigen Haard housing corporation said the report had not been over concerns for the man’s wellbeing “It was thought he had gone away on holiday or was abroad The rent was always paid so we didn’t feel there was any cause for alarm,” spokesman Wim de Waard told the paper another report last month prompted Eigen Haard to involve the police who found the man’s body Police said he had died of natural causes and that an investigation was underway De Waard said the fact the man was not missed is a “mystery” but showed that loneliness is a big problem and more should be done to help people who isolate themselves Last month the bodies of a mother and son were found in Amsterdam West Like the man in Zuidoost they had few contacts with others We could not provide the Dutch News service without the generous support of our readers Your donations allow us to report on issues you tell us matter and provide you with a summary of the most important Dutch news each day Many thanks to everyone who has donated to DutchNews.nl in recent days We could not provide this service without you Please help us making DutchNews.nl a better read by taking part in a short survey Two people were injured in a shooting at an apartment complex on Grubbehoeve in Amsterdam-Zuidoost on Wednesday morning. The first report of shots fired came in at approximately 8:37 a.m., prompting authorities to dispatch police and two ambulances to the scene within minutes A trauma helicopter was also initially deployed He was transported to a hospital for treatment A second individual later sought medical care independently The police have launched an investigation into the incident Forensic teams are collecting evidence at the scene while detectives are interviewing witnesses to determine the sequence of events Authorities have yet to make any arrests and are urging individuals with information to come forward a property on Slotermeerlaan in Amsterdam Nieuw-West was targeted in another shooting incident around 4 a.m Two suspects reportedly fled on a motor scooter This incident also remains under investigation The recent shootings have reignited concerns about public safety and crime in Amsterdam The political party Denk has called for a debate with the mayor “Entrepreneurs in Amsterdam are increasingly facing severe consequences due to crime,” said Denk in a statement They urged the municipality to adopt more equitable and humane measures to protect businesses and residents Moving to Amsterdam but not sure where to live Find out which part of the city is right for you with our guide on where to live in Amsterdam By Shanthy Milne It’s no surprise that Amsterdam remains so popular for those seeking a new life abroad It’s one of Europe’s most beautiful cities; full of life The city is big enough to offer plentiful culture and entertainment whilst retaining pockets of tranquility and a laid-back pace of life it really is a city that has something for everyone Amsterdam is home to people of over 180 nationalities making it one of the most diverse cities in the world This is reflected in the vibrancy of its seven districts To help newcomers get to grips with Amsterdam and decide which area suits them best we take a look at what each district can offer for you Simplify finding a home abroad with HousingAnywhere Their easy-to-use platform lets landlords and tenants connect offering a popular service for anyone moving internationally find your new home when relocating abroad quickly and easily with HousingAnywhere Originally founded as a 13th-century fishing village around a dam on the Amstel River (hence the name) breathing museum that celebrates life on and around the water It’s not just bikes that are welcome in Amsterdam. The Dutch pride themselves on their tolerance, but the capital goes one step further, welcoming and celebrating diversity. Unsurprisingly, it’s ranked the second most LGBTQ-friendly city in the world Amsterdam is a popular destination for expats and students. Alongside the demand for housing from the local population, this makes for a highly competitive property market. It can be a challenge to find the perfect home in Amsterdam There are a number of expat-friendly estate agents (makelaars). Through the MVA (professional association of expat brokers in Amsterdam) expats can identify certified estate agents with expertise in housing internationals in the city Should you choose to search for housing yourself you can find up-to-date rental listings throughout the Netherlands on websites like: Amsterdam is a city of vertical living, embodied by its iconic canal-side townhouses which are typically four stories high. On average, Amsterdammers have around 49 square meters of living space – well below the national average of 65m2 Compact living is embraced by Amsterdammers it’s also possible to find larger apartments spanning multiple floors and many ground-floor properties have small gardens Depending on the location of your apartment you may even have access to a shared courtyard garden Anyone planning on staying in Amsterdam long-term may benefit from purchasing a property There is a lot of competition for properties and in most instances you will need to bid above the asking price Some lenders might also require you to take out homeowners’ insurance which you can find through providers such as there are tax incentives and long-term benefits attached to owning your own property in Amsterdam Officially, Amsterdam is divided into seven districts each with its own particular characteristics and charm Fanning out from Centraal Station and encompassing Amsterdam’s iconic UNESCO World Heritage canal belt Amsterdam Centrum is the beating heart of the city Its maze of canals and winding streets draws tourists from all over the world But if you turn your gaze upwards you will see that it is also home to many Amsterdammers Some of Amsterdam’s most charming (and crooked!) homes can be found in this neighborhood but if you’re lucky you may find a top-floor apartment with magical views across the rooftops The old center of De Wallen is the busiest area of Amsterdam and its 24-hour economy means it’s hard to escape the noise here Despite the constant hum of tourist activity residents of De Wallen will be rewarded with the historic charm of its tree-lined canals and picturesque townhouses families may prefer Centrum’s outer neighborhoods where tourist activity is less intense For those seeking a mix of sophistication, history, and culture, the Canal Belt has it all. As one might expect from a UNESCO World Heritage Site the price tags are justified by picture-perfect canal views This neighborhood is popular with expats looking for a typically Dutch slice of Amsterdam The Canal Belt is a stone’s throw from the city’s most famous sights and boasts plenty of chic cafes and eateries Further to the west lies the bohemian Jordaan the most famous of Amsterdam’s neighborhoods The narrow streets are lined with independent shops and hip cafes Its artistic and welcoming feel makes it popular with families and young people alike The Jordaan has lots of playgrounds tucked into its crisscrossing streets and is close to the open green spaces of Westerpark On the east of the Centrum lies the Jodenbuurt the historic Jewish neighborhood of Amsterdam The area is now a vibrant Jewish cultural quarter with many museums and cultural centers Kalverstraat, the city’s main shopping street winds its way through the heart of the Centrum. Independent boutiques and craft stores can also be found tucked away throughout the Centrum, particularly around De 9 Straatjes (the nine streets) Whatever your tastes or interests, from music and art, to theatres, nightlife, and museums, Centrum has something for everyone. It’s home to some of Amsterdam’s most important cultural sites, including the Anne Frank Museum Despite its small size, there are two hospitals (in Dutch) located within the Centrum area and numerous schools One thing the Centrum does not easily accommodate is cars Limited space means there is a long waiting list for permits (sometimes several years) properties in the Centrum tend to be amongst the smallest in the city and Jewish Quarter may offer a little more space than in De Wallen you will certainly get more bang for your buck beyond the Jordaan and outside of the Centrum area Many small businesses and creative start-ups are based in the Centrum. There are lots of co-working spaces and the city has a good support system for entrepreneurs and businesses in their early stages There are also lots of job opportunities in the centrum, particularly in retail, catering, and hospitality. The iAmsterdam job search portal lists jobs for English speakers It’s also worth walking around the neighborhood as many restaurants and independent stores post job vacancies in their windows Amsterdam Centrum is the cultural and historic heart of the city It offers the postcard-perfect experience of Amsterdam and even the constant throng of tourists can’t detract from its wow factor Take a short (free) ferry ride across the water from Centraal Station and you will find yourself in Amsterdam Noord creative area of experimental art and modern living centered on the former industrial areas along the IJ there are plenty of open rural areas further out that are dotted with picturesque villages All this gives Amsterdam-Noord a truly unique feel. The repurposed dockyard area is a hub of cultural activity with exciting events This area is at the forefront of eco and experimental living and is also home to a number of start-ups and creative enterprises visitors can explore exhibitions by international visual artists Multiple free ferry routes run across the IJ, making it an easy commute to and from Centraal Station and beyond. There are six ferry routes The most popular one from Centraal Station to Buiksloterweg is so frequent that you rarely need to wait for more than a few minutes to board It’s possible to take bikes and mopeds on the ferries for easy onward travel The Centraal Station to Buiksloterweg route also runs through the night Noord is home to beautiful Dutch family homes in its old fishing villages There are also lots of newly built houses and apartments in Noord Prices are more affordable than in the center and surrounding areas Noord is ideal for those seeking family homes close to the city center It boasts a wonderful sense of community within each of its village-like areas and also has a prospering cultural scene Combined with the tranquility of its open spaces and good transport links to the center you can see why so many expats chose to live here Oost is one of the city’s most vibrant and ethnically diverse districts along the Eastern Docklands and its chic waterside apartments towards the multicultural Indische buurt Its many different communities give Oost an eclectic feel More and more hip bars and restaurants are popping up in Oost and the diversity of cultural activity and events on offer draw a young There are a number of parks and green spaces which alongside good schools and slightly more spacious homes Oost has historically been a green refuge for the city of Amsterdam. Amsterdam’s oldest park can be found in Oost. It’s also home to ARTIS In contrast to the pricier Watergraafsmeer and Oosterpark neighborhoods Dapperbuurt and Indische buurt were built for the working classes you’ll find the streets here lined with Turkish bakeries an increasingly younger demographic has also brought trendy bars The growth of new communities in Oost is ongoing on its newly formed islands. The newest of these is IJburg These islands are home to some of Amsterdam’s most prized real estate – and there are more in the pipeline Cultural hotspots in Oost include gems like NedPhO-Koepel, home of the Netherlands Philharmonic and Chamber Orchestras; Framer Framed, where contemporary art meets progressive debate and Mezrab where storytelling and spoken word are brought to life The OLVG hospital has one of its largest sites in Amsterdam Oost and the area is well set up for families with good schools and playgrounds Two of Amsterdam’s university campuses are located in the district resulting in a young demographic and numerous facilities Oost is well-connected to the rest of the city by public transport Services to the east of the Netherlands run from Amstel and Science Park stations but cycling remains the most popular form of transport there are traditional townhouse apartments there are also modern apartment buildings offering more spacious accommodation If you’re lucky you may even find yourself overlooking the zoo Further east towards Dapperbuurt and Indische buurt the housing gets more affordable Most of the accommodation in this area was built as social housing though the demographic now is more diverse traditional Dutch-style homes offer more space for families The islands offer modern apartments and newly built houses Many are modern reimaginings of traditional Amsterdam homes with their own unique appeal Many residents of Oost also opt to live in houseboats on the water itself Oost is best for those who wish to live in a culturally diverse part of the city with plentiful parks Its proximity to open water areas also makes it ideal for fans of watersports Zuidoost may be the Amsterdam district most overlooked by expats It may be a far cry from Amsterdam’s iconic canals and townhouses Zuidoost is a cultural melting pot with a lot to offer Everything in the district is large-scale, from its high-rise apartments and megastores through to the gigantic Johan Cruijff ArenA, home of Amsterdam’s celebrated football team, Ajax Around the stadium is a large entertainment complex of restaurants and shops the district also offers vast green spaces and picturesque waterways born in the 1950s and 1960s in response to a need for more housing in Amsterdam This need resulted in the tall high-rises that populate the district Within the district are the notable residential neighborhoods Bijlmermeer (also called Bijlmer) and Gein The Bijlmer became home to a large Surinamese community when the country gained independence in 1974 The eclectic backgrounds of its residents, combined with the large event spaces located in Zuid-Oost have made the district a hotbed of cultural activity. The highlight is the annual Kwaku Festival with live performances Food lovers will enjoy living in close proximity to the World of Food where 25 kitchens offer international cuisines from all over the globe Cycling from Zuidoost into the center of Amsterdam takes about 45 minutes to an hour There is ample space for parking and a lot of people living in Zuidoost travel by car Most residents in the district live in high-rise apartments. Housing in Zuidoost is cheaper than in other districts in the city, particularly the further out from the center you live. However, the area around the Johan Cruijff ArenA is a little more expensive Amsterdam Zuid is perhaps the most elegant and bourgeois district of the city which is home to Amsterdam’s most iconic museums Zuid also takes in the once working-class De Pijp neighborhood that’s now one of the city’s coolest areas On the western side of the district beyond the southern end of Vondelpark the area is characterized by wide boulevards and the distinctive staircases of its houses It’s a very popular neighborhood with expat families Zuid is the most geared toward expat families Most of Amsterdam’s international schools and businesses are located here Whilst younger internationals may prefer the edginess of De Pijp family-friendly neighborhoods like Apollobuurt and Rivierenbuurt offering woodland areas and plenty of activities the chicest shopping street in Amsterdam where even if your budget won’t allow you to buy The majority of Amsterdam’s international schools and daycare facilities are located in Zuid. It’s also home to the Zuidas Business District where a number of international companies and institutions are based International schools in the district include: Zuid is a mix of grand townhouses, mansions, and distinctive apartment blocks built as part of the 1917 Plan Zuid. These sweeping long blocks are emblematic of the Amsterdamse School of architecture Prices are more reasonable the further towards the ring road you go Zuid is perfect for expat families and young internationals The grandiose streets around Vondelpark and Museumplein might be out of reach for most but Zuid has a great family-friendly feel that blends with its distinctive heritage Cozy and welcoming West roughly lies between three of Amsterdam’s most popular green spaces: Vondelpark the striking buildings of the city’s former gasworks have been transformed into a vibrant cultural hotspot The district encompasses several lively neighborhoods including the lively Oud-West with its many restaurants and independent stores and the culturally diverse Bos en Lommer and De Baarsjes Amsterdam West is historically a residential area and it retains a peaceful vibe Traces of its history remain evident in the mix of architectural styles and repurposing of old buildings particularly around Westerpark and the Oud-West Amsterdam West is incredibly popular with families. In addition to the parks mentioned above, there is also the smaller yet perfectly formed Erasmuspark. Parents can sip a beer at the park’s child-friendly cafe and enjoy tasty food whilst watching their kids play and (for those warmer days) paddling pools are located in West The district also offers plenty of good Dutch schools many of which are popular with expat families The many bars and restaurants of Oud-West attract a vibrant, largely local crowd to their terraces. Meanwhile, every taste and need is catered for at De Hallen Amsterdam’s former tram shed turned food hall and cultural hotspot which also includes a cinema Many expat families happily make use of the many local Dutch schools in the area. To find a local Dutch school with a strong international community, parents can consult the Amsterdam Mama’s Facebook group. Located in De Baarsjes, families can also find De Visserschool For municipal affairs, residents of West can arrange an appointment at the local city office on Bos en Lommerplein The many bars, restaurants, and independent stores of Oud-West’s shopping streets attract a young and vibrant crowd. De Hallen, draws tourists and locals alike for its many culinary and cultural offerings. Just next to the tram shed building is the popular Ten Katemarkt which has an international allure At Westergas, the city’s 19th-century former gasworks, residents and visitors will find trendy bars, restaurants, and pop-up stores. It’s also home to the Ketelhuis (in Dutch) one of Amsterdam West’s many independent cinemas For those who prefer not to cycle, tram and bus routes provide easy connections to the Centrum and around Amsterdam. Amsterdam Sloterdijk station, in the northwest of the district, offers connections to Schiphol, The Hague, and Haarlem though in some areas there are waiting lists there is a good chance you will find a suitable home in West though it’s possible to find a range of sizes to meet your needs being closer to the Centrum and the cultural buzz of Amsterdam are more costly than the largely residential areas of Bos en Lommer and De Baarsjes West offers a cozy and homely slice of Amsterdam life without the inconvenience of the tourist throng and many family activities make it ideal for expat families and young people alike – particularly given its close proximity to the center of town Several waves of construction during the 1950s led to the creation of Amsterdam’s Nieuw-West district Stretching west from Rembrandtpark through the neighborhoods of Osdorp the district is notable for its open green spaces and lakeside tranquility Purpose-built residencies and innovative high-rises were built with the creation of a new community in mind The district is also home to two of the city’s largest lakes (Sloterplas and Nieuwe Meer) and even has its own nature reserves Its green spaces combined with its proximity to the center make the Nieuw-West popular amongst families and sports enthusiasts Limited international stores can be found at Osdorpplein and Akerpoort residents will find plentiful international produce along Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan There are a number of good schools in the district, including the DENISE International School which offers bilingual learning, and the Japanese International School Residents of Nieuw-West can enjoy reliable and frequent transport connections to the rest of Amsterdam. Lelylaan station also offers fast train connections to Schiphol, Rotterdam, and The Hague Many newer properties include parking facilities and there are also on-street parking options cycling to the city center can take up to an hour It’s possible to find more affordable apartments and even houses in Nieuw-West particularly as you travel further away from the center Living in Nieuw-West is ideal for nature lovers and those who prefer quieter and more affordable living whilst still being within a reasonable distance of the city center It’s also a good option for anyone needing fast connections to Schiphol and cities in the west Amsterdam is recognized as the second safest city in Europe by the 2021 Safe Cities Index It is virtually free from violent crime and there is little need for expats to consider crime rates when choosing a neighborhood in Amsterdam there are also fewer traffic accidents in Amsterdam than in other cities all neighborhoods in the Amsterdam area enjoy good transport connections making them suitable options for most families As a city with 881,000 bikes it’s no surprise that the most common crime in Amsterdam is bike theft this happens throughout the city and isn’t exclusive to any particular neighborhood Expats contemplating which neighborhoods to avoid needn’t consider safety issues as a deciding factor and the general feel of a neighborhood are more appropriate considerations Expats who have secured jobs prior to arriving in Amsterdam may benefit from discussing places to live with their colleagues proximity to the workplace may be a guiding factor For families with children, the Amsterdam Mamas website is an invaluable resource. There is an endless amount of information available on this site. Their Facebook page also contains many live discussions over schools in each neighborhood, with a particular focus on the needs of expat families. Shanthy is a writer and documentary producer with ten years of experience making films for the BBC and Channel 4. Born in London to Sri Lankan/Malaysian parents, she now lives in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Aside from Expatica, Shanthy has written for The Guardian, Riposte, Drift, and PostScript magazines. She also writes fiction and was a finalist on Penguin’s Write Now scheme. The Netherlands is home to some of the world's top universities. Learn all about the different subjects available at Dutch institutions. Although Amsterdam is typically the number one hub for expats, there are plenty of other cities in the Netherlands worth your while. Confused by the primary school system in the Netherlands? We explain how it works, from educational approaches to international options. 2024 Photo: Mister No via Wikimedia CommonsAmsterdam’s mayor Femke Halsema has banned a pro-Palestine demonstration from taking place close to the Johan Cruijff stadium where Ajax will meet Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League on Thursday evening Halsema said she had decided to move the protest in consultation with the police and public prosecution department The threat of violent confrontations with Ajax fans means it would not be possible to facilitate the demonstration A number of other parts of the city have also been declared “risk zones” central station and the metro between the centre to the stadium The demonstration has now been moved to the Anton de Komplein in Amsterdam-Zuidoost The Amsterdammers are currently fourth in the new-look Europa League Equinix has taken over the AMS1 data centre activities of Switch Datacenters for 30 million euros This location is located near the Equinix campus in Amsterdam Zuidoost The data centre will continue under the name Equinix AM11 International Business Exchange (IBX) Equinix now has eleven IBX data centres in the Netherlands AM11 expands the capabilities of Equinix with 250 server cabinets sold It is expected that a further 700 cabinets will be added when the full capacity of the establishment is used it is also possible to extend the establishment to an adjacent building Equinix connects AM11 to the AM7 data centre to enable customers to easily connect to business ecosystems available on Platform Equinix This should enable maximum cooperation between digital supply chains The company indicates that its Dutch data centers are business hubs for more than 1,125 companies that connect with business partners and their digital supply chain has identified Amsterdam as an important interconnection point for Europe He sees the additional interconnection possibilities and capacity as an opportunity for local and international customers to use Platform Equinix to meet changing business needs Equinix has been actively investing in order to improve its services lately. Earlier this month it announced that it had expanded its platform and Cloud Exchange with more metropolises with a software-defined approach which is designed to strengthen connectivity between its 37 global markets Techzine focusses on IT professionals and business decision makers by publishing the latest IT news and background stories The goal is to help IT professionals get acquainted with new innovative products and services but also to offer in-depth information to help them understand products and services better © 2025 Dolphin Publications B.V.All rights reserved The soon-to-open innovation district in Amsterdam-Zuidoost – home to ING’s new office – will bring together people from all sorts of industries and backgrounds to work on ideas that go beyond banking Rudolf Molkenboer: "We want to create a place that brings people and organisations together to work on answers for the future." The idea is to create an area that attracts the brightest minds from different disciplines and connects people who are passionate about progressing and moving the world forward The district provides a neutral and welcoming environment where people can collaborate on new ideas is the best way to find solutions for the complex challenges the world is dealing with today The district covers five ING buildings in the southeast of Amsterdam, as well as Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, ROC college and The Traveller restaurant It is set up in such a way that people – entrepreneurs big and small companies and government institutions – can easily connect with and inspire each other to find new solutions Ideas that go beyond banking.It will officially open in January 2020 We’re already starting to build communities and have initiated the first events around digital identity and blockchain the district’s official name will be announced Initially our vision was to create a campus but as it has developed we feel ‘innovation district’ is a far better description of what we want to do here We are developing the area with the Amsterdam municipality and other partners Gradually we wish to step away from our role as an initiator which actively collaborates with others to bring new ideas to market will be one of the participants in the innovation district The district itself is facilitating initiatives It’s a place that brings people and organisations together to work on answers for the future It doesn’t necessarily involve ING or have to be about banking This creates huge challenges but also opportunities given how technology is enabling developments like smart housing and smart mobility which in today’s online world is becoming more and more relevant to people and businesses alike.Tackling these issues is not something one company or organisation can do on its own It needs a joint approach from many different angles by various contributors That’s why the district wants to be a place where people and companies from multiple disciplines can work together on solutions it will create (virtual) communities of like-minded innovators ING will benefit from having a pool of talent on our doorstep Similar concepts have successfully been rolled out by companies such as Microsoft we were one of the first big companies to do so We are committed to the area and want to do what we can to contribute to its further development The concept fits our own innovation ambitions and ING’s purpose which is why we are dedicating space in our building to get it off the ground Ultimately the district should be neutral and stand-alone in its operations Over time ING will step out of our current role as an initiator the number of participants will grow and the concept can be expanded to other locations in other countries The innovation district team in front of our new office building which will accommodate some external partners Find out more information about the latest events in the innovation district An explosive went off at a home on Kelbergen in Amsterdam Zuidoost causing a fire on Sunday evening. Paramedics took one resident to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation, but they were otherwise unharmed, the police said. The blast happened at around 8:00 p.m. The resulting blaze caused a lot of smoke and multiple fire trucks responded to the scene. Firefighters removed the resident from the home, the police said. No one else was home at the time of the explosion. The police are looking for two suspects, likely teenagers between the ages of 15 and 20. They were dressed entirely in black and were seen fleeing the scene on a fat bike. At least one suspect had dark skin. Witnesses couldn’t see the other suspect clearly. The police are investigating and asked witnesses to come forward. Boasting a range of energy-saving features and reclaimed materials it promises to be a blueprint for sustainability But the bank also wants to use its new premises to create positive social impact by becoming an integral part of the district itself ABN AMRO’s Global Head of Social Impact & Human Rights drops in on colleagues to find out about current developments in sustainability he talks to Corporate Sustainability Consultant Marit Janssen intern Deborah-Joy Nijhove and Life Skills CEO Moenira Luqman about working together to create social impact in Amsterdam Zuidoost The results of this research will help ABN AMRO create programming reflecting the district’s diversity at the Social Point a space in the new office building open to the public for projects making a positive contribution to Amsterdam Zuidoost In addition to its initiatives catering for young people ABN AMRO has been working to create social impact in Amsterdam Zuidoost in a whole range of areas the bank has joined forces with Stichting Woon to enlist the aid of energy coaches to help lower energy bills for many local families ABN AMRO also collaborated with Rabobank to give housing advice to visitors to the Amsterdam Zuidoost Woonwinkel an initiative spearheaded by local youngsters There’s so much more planned for the years ahead including initiatives to combat debt and promote buying services locally The Social Point concept is also being expanded to the cities of Utrecht To learn more, please contact Marit Janssen Read up on how safe Amsterdam is at night and in the Red Light District plus if there are any areas to avoid as a newcomer Is Amsterdam safe to travel? Yes, Amsterdam is a safe city to visit. In the last Safe City Index (2019) Amsterdam ranked fourth position in the list of safest cities in the world Though you can buy marihuana freely in coffee shops, smart drugs in smart shops and prostitution is legal The city does especially well in regards to traffic Because everyone travels by bike there are not many traffic accidents and the air in Amsterdam is not (very) polluted For crime, Amsterdam is also safe. The risk of violent assault in Amsterdam is pretty much absent crime rates in general in Amsterdam are going down every year most of the crimes such as robbing and pickpocketing in Amsterdam happen to tourists Tourists are targeted more often than Amsterdam residents because they are easily distracted. Tourists still need to be careful of petty thieves Here’s a list of tips for keeping safe in Amsterdam Huurwoningen offers an extensive selection of rental properties across the Netherlands Start your search today and discover your ideal rental property with Huurwoningen in a city with more than 800,000 bikes bike theft is the biggest crime in Amsterdam Most Amsterdam residents lose on average two bikes a year In any city where there are tourists, pickpockets try their luck. Though Amsterdam is no Barcelona or Rome (true pickpocket havens) does attract thieves and so pickpocketing happens a lot That’s because thieves know tourists carry a lot of cash with them and are easily distracted How big is the chance you will be robbed or mugged in Amsterdam there are five robbings in the streets of Amsterdam per day (by comparison: just in Paris Nord station there are 30–40 suitcases stolen every day) it was just taken out of their hands while talking on the phone the victims were teenagers and not tourists just give away your belongings without hesitation Please remember: it’s only stuff that can be replaced So that’s one area where tourists are safer There are not a lot of murders in Amsterdam and they are usually carried out between criminal groups operating in organized crime In 10 cases the victims were known by the police and active as criminals themselves when criminal groups started murdering each other In the Netherlands, homicide is not very common every year 5.27 in 100,000 people are murdered the Netherlands is surely one of the safest countries in the world Amsterdam’s Red Light District is full of crime prostitutes working for pimps (which is illegal) But, for people just walking around, the red light area is not dangerous at all. There is not much street crime in the Amsterdam Red Light District probably because it’s always so busy and there are a lot of police cameras naming the red light district as the safest area of Amsterdam is taking things too far The center of Amsterdam is still the unsafest area for tourists the poorest neighborhoods in a city are usually the most unsafe This is also true in Amsterdam. Most crimes are recorded in the West: Bos & Lommer and Nieuw-West These are areas with a lot of social housing it’s not necessarily dangerous to be around there – most of the crime comes from burglaries The only famously (supposedly) dangerous area in Amsterdam is Zuidoost an area rather separated with some distance from the city No chance you will wander around here by accident was built in the 1960s as a new haven for young families the area is home to a huge number of immigrants from all over the world It suffers from more crime than any other part of the city though things are looking much better since a huge renovation operation of the area the Bijlmer is safe and a lot of fun to visit during day time (it’s not like somewhere with gangs like Los Angeles) The Amsterdam council has made an interactive map that shows the safety of different neighborhoods in Amsterdam Amsterdam is safe for all people but as a woman traveling on your own I advise you to take the normal precautions: don’t wander alone in deserted areas such as parks after dark and don’t trust just any stranger! Other than that: Amsterdam is safe Reprinted with permission of What’s up with Amsterdam What’s up with Amsterdam guides tourists and expats towards the hidden gems of Amsterdam. Find budget friendly things to do and see, check up on upcoming events or get closer to the underground scene of Amsterdam: What’s up with Amsterdam keeps you posted. Originally from Vancouver, Adam has lived in Belgium and Hong Kong and is currently residing in the Netherlands. His interests range a wide spectrum of topics, from digital nomads and modern conflict to sports and local craft beer. You can claim different types of child benefits in the Netherlands, to help with the costs of child-rearing, schooling, and childcare. 2024 Community has become a buzzword in housing for young adults Photo: Depositphotos.comHundreds of current and former tenants of a block of flats in Amsterdam can claim back up to five-years-worth of excess service costs following a long legal battle The complex in Nieuw-West, owned by CBRE and formerly run by Change=, offered what Change= called  ‘networked living’ for employed young people – studios with facilities such as a gym and fast internet which cover the building management and communal areas and at the end of the year tenants either get a refund or have to pay extra if the estimates are not enough to cover the costs Change= used to charge tenants a separate fee for fast internet and other facilities leading the company to triple the basic service cost instead – from €50 a month to €166 a month at the complex in question But the courts ruled this too was illegal and ordered the company to pay back the access fees. Change= refused to do so and at the beginning of this year, CBRE brought in a new management company which took over on June 1. The new managers are charging tenants lower service costs and CBRE has now reached an agreement with the tenants’ association and rights group Woon about refunds dating from the Change= period. Tenants will be able to make a claim for the period 2019 to 2023 and some will get up to €4,000 back, Woon says. The deal covers all the tenants, not just those who made a formal protest. The settlement does not include a separate legal battle at Change= based on the top-up fees for internet and other facilities in 2017 and 2018, Woon said. Change= still operates a complex in Amsterdam Zuidoost which is owned by a German investment fund. We could not provide the Dutch News service, and keep it free of charge, without the generous support of our readers. Your donations allow us to report on issues you tell us matter, and provide you with a summary of the most important Dutch news each day. Many thanks to everyone who has donated to DutchNews.nl in recent days! We could not provide this service without you. If you have not yet made a contribution, you can do so here. Please help us making DutchNews.nl a better read by taking part in a short survey. Use this graf to start: Surviving family members were joined by community members on Friday in commemorating the plane crash that rocked the Bijlmer in Amsterdam. It was 32 years ago that a cargo plane from Israeli airline El Al crashed into a high-rise apartment complex in the Amsterdam-Zuidoost neighborhood. The crash is "part of our national history," said Mayor Femke Halsema on Friday evening at the annual memorial near the “Tree that Saw Everything,” which is at the site of the disaster. The Boeing 747-200 aircraft crashed into the Groeneveen and Klein-Kruitberg apartment buildings on October 4, 1992. At least 43 people were killed including all three El Al crew members and an El Al employee. It is unclear how many people were killed in total, because it has long been rumored that undocumented immigrants were living with friends and family members in many of the homes. The crash obliterated 40 apartments, and 135 other residential units caught fire. "For many residents, there is a Zuidoost before the disaster and a Zuidoost after the disaster," Halsema said. "But, I say to the residents among you, many of you have found renewed strength to hand off your district in a better and more beautiful way to the generations that will follow you. After the nightmare of October 4, 1992, you are working on a district where your children can realize their dreams," she continued. The memorial service began on Friday at 5:15 p.m. at the Tree that Saw Everything. "Zuidoost is coming together again today around this tree. For a listening ear or a comforting word. So that everyone who still lives with the disaster every day, can also find a little peace here and today," the mayor said to the dozens of people present. The ceremony was scheduled to include a musical performance, the laying of flowers, and a moment of silence. Aside from Halsema, Bijlmer Air Disaster Commemoration Chair Henk van de Belt was set to speak, as was Ineke van Gent. She chaired the ACOI advisory board to convince the Dutch government to declassify more documents about the crash and to make them more publicly available. In September, part of the secret archive was made public. However, some other documents remained classified. The exact contents of all of the cargo that was carried by the Israeli airline that fateful day is still partially unknown. Although the contents of material loaded in the Netherlands was officially cleared by Dutch Customs officers, it was later revealed that they did not actually inspect the cargo. It has been the subject of rumors, speculation and uncertainty for more than three decades. Emergency workers and local residents suffered health problems in the years that followed the crash. The black box flight data recorder was never found. Edge and BAM Bouw en Techniek are officially starting the construction of ABN AMRO’s new home base at Foppingadreef in Amsterdam Zuidoost the original building will be redeveloped into a Paris-proof building and refurbished in a circular way The redevelopment plans for the building of over 100,000 square metres are in line with ABN AMRO’s sustainability vision and were designed in partnership with real estate developer Edge and the architectural firm that designed the original building which will be realized by BAM Bouw en Techniek will soon provide space for around 11,000 employees and will also have a social function ABN AMRO has set the ambition that by 2030 all owned offices will comply with the Paris Climate Agreement the purpose of this redevelopment is to renew and expand the existing building on Foppingadreef and to make it Paris Proof 70,000 square metres of the building will be reused and many of the materials left over after demolition will be repurposed wood rather than concrete will be used for the main structure that will support approximatively 30,000 square metres of new office floors The roof and the front of the building will be lined with 10,500 square metres of solar panels to significantly reduce energy consumption compared to the existing building Circular principles are integrated in every phase of the redevelopment a BREAAM Excellent sustainability certification will in any case be awarded The new office will thus become an inspiring place to work and meet that is not only better for the climate but also better for the immediate living environment Foppingadreef is a street located in Amsterdam Zuidoost a district with a great deal of social inequality ABN AMRO has teamed up with the City of Amsterdam (neighbourhood) organizations and residents to contribute on a social level for which the bank already signed a covenant in 2021 Three men were left seriously wounded after an exchange of gunfire in Amsterdam on Friday night All three were transported to an area hospital while in police custody Witnesses reported that gunshots were being fired back and forth at about 8:40 p.m The incident happened on Hakfort just east of the Bullewijk metro station they find two seriously injured men at Hakfort,” police said Another injured man was found on Hofgeest about 20 minutes later paramedics and a medical trauma team quickly came to their aid “All injured men have been taken to hospital and arrested,” police stated Forensic investigators found a firearm and several shell casings at the scene Detectives were “urgently looking for witnesses.” Anyone with camera footage from the area taken “before during or after the incident” should contact authorities directly Those with knowledge of the shooting or the motives were asked to provide tips to investigators Parking fees in the municipality of Amsterdam are expected to swell by about 3.5 percent next year bringing the rate in the city center up from 7.50 euros per hour to about 7.76 euros Parking permit fees will also increase by the same rate according to a city announcement on Wednesday regarding a deal reached between the mayor and the coalition of aldermen The full City Council will still need to vote on the matter but the coalition is expected to hold majority support for the rate increase It will bring parking rates in denser and more popular areas just outside the city center up from 6.50 euros hourly to about 6.73 euros and the next tier will see an increase of about 18 cents above the current 5 euro rate nearly all paid parking within the A10 ring road the cheapest street parking hourly rates in Amsterdam will increase by five or six cents from 1.60 euros Residents in the heart of the city center can also expect to see their permits increase from just over 316 euros for a six-month period to nearly 327 euros Other urban neighborhoods just outside the center will see permit fees increase from 186 euros to 193 euros already made it clear that most free parking areas would be eliminated by the fourth quarter of 2025 The city already said in 2023 it was looking to eliminate a total of over 10,000 parking spaces by 2025. The number of parking places in the city center will also be reduced as the city is trying to focus on becoming more sustainable Asylum Minister Marjolein Faber has said that there is nothing she can do for Dutch-born Mikael (11) and his Armenian mother, who are not allowed to stay in the Netherlands The minister reiterated that she no longer has the authority to make an exception in dire cases “We are not going to make any exceptions,” Faber said during an official work trip Mikael’s mother arrived in the Netherlands in 2010 and stayed in the country even though her asylum and residency requests were denied Mikael and his mother must leave the Netherlands within 28 days of the court ruling be out of the country before the end of this month Faber placed the blame squarely on Mikael’s mother She heard very quickly that she has no right to stay here.” A rally and march in support of the boy is scheduled for Wednesday evening in Amsterdam-Zuidoost This was organized by a woman who lives in the same neighborhood as the family Mikael, an 11-year-old boy who was born in Amsterdam, is facing deportation to Armenia. The Amsterdam court previously ruled that the boy should be granted a residency permit. But despite that ruling, a personal appeal from Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, and a petition signed almost 25,000 times the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) still wants to deport him in an asylum center in Amsterdam Zuidoost and is set to start at the Cygnus Gymnasium after the summer The asylum center is their fifth address so far Mikael and his mother will be evicted from the asylum center and taken to a family location where they will be prepared for deportation to Armenia “The IND might as well send me to Ghana. I know that country just as well as I know Armenia,” Mikael told Parool The IND has been trying to deport him for five years “We live in constant uncertainty,” the boy said 🏠Mikael (11) is geboren en opgegroeid in Amsterdam maar de kans bestaat dat hij wordt uitgezet naar Armenië Hij wil niets liever dan met zijn moeder in Nederland blijven 🤝🏽 Mikael en zijn moeder leven al jaren in onzekerheid over hun toekomst in Nederland Onze Kinderrechtenhelpdesk staat Mikael en zijn moeder bij 🎥 Het verhaal van Mikael is gisteravond ook in @hartvannederland verteld onze juridisch adviseur Kinderrechten en Migratie op onze Kinderrechtenhelpdesk maar ook de bredere problematiek rondom gewortelde kinderen in Nederland Bekijk de hele video 👉🏽 https://www.hartvannederland.nl/regio/amsterdam/mikael-11-geboren-en-getogen-in-amsterdam-wacht-al-zijn-hele-leven-op the Rutte II government implemented a children’s pardon for kids who have lived in the Netherlands for a long time without a residency permit because they’re asylum procedure took too long or their parents didn’t cooperate Children who had lived in the Netherlands for five years or longer on 1 February 2023 would receive a residency permit under certain conditions so he fell under the much stricter “definitive arrangement” on his fifth birthday Four years after the arrangement took effect only 6.7 percent of children who applied for this arrangement got a residency permit compared to 46.9 percent of kids who fell under the transitional arrangement the Amsterdam court ruled that Mikael and his mother should be granted residency in the Netherlands The State Secretary of Asylum Affairs filed an appeal The case has still not been brought before the Council of State “We have been waiting for the verdict for 2.5 years now,” Gohar told Parool She thinks the government is playing with her child’s life All we want is peace and a place to live in Amsterdam we have people here who feel like family.” Lawyer Martin Vegter of Defnese for Children told Parool that outgoing State Secretary Eric van der Burg has written an appeal of “many dozens” of pages to get this boy deported “And that while the IND has a backlog of 70,000 cases and why does the State Secretary choose to invest so much money and resources into this case involving a child?” Defense for Children is aware of at least four other similar cases that the Ministry continues to litigate Amsterdam is investing 7.5 million euros into making public transport more accessible and affordable with measures particularly focused on the districts Noord The city wants to make public transport stops easier to access for people with disabilities adapt roads to allow more buses in underserved neighborhoods and improve the link between bicycle use and public transport The money for these measures was previously released to maintain public transport in the face of disappointing passenger revenues decided to redirect it into improving accessibility to publid transport in the short term proximity to public transport stops is an important condition for improving its use There are currently neighborhoods like De Eendracht where the distance between stops is too great The city will modify roads in these neighborhoods so that buses can use them more easily It will also build additional stops in a way that is more accessible to people with disabilities the city will take measures to absorb the increasing number of travelers resulting from new construction in these areas the public space around several metro stations will be improved the public transport initiative to Riekerpolder will get once-off financial support The city will create more bicycle parking at public transport stops in Noord the tram track on De Boeleaan will be made suitable for buses and the tram stop in the Sluisbuurt will be widened to accommodate more travelers “Many people are already dependent on the metro bus and tram But we will also need public transport in the future because the city is becoming increasingly busy and public transport is a very efficient way to transport people,” Van der Horst said “It is not yet easily accessible to everyone due to the distance or because they cannot easily reach the stops I want to ensure that more people can travel by public transport in a pleasant way.” Amsterdam is also pushing money into investigating whether it can run metros longer into the night during the weekend That is a long-cherished wish of many locals but complicated to implement given the current staff shortages and the fact that maintenance to the tracks happens at night A man was killed in a shooting on Dostojevskisingel in Amsterdam Zuidoost on Wednesday afternoon Area residents say the victim is a 19-year-old rap musician and producer People on social media claiming to be friends with the victim say the person killed is named “Bolle” and that he was shot in the gut during an argument on the street Responding officers found the critically injured man at the scene Paramedics tried to save his life with resuscitation efforts He succumbed to his injuries a short time later The perpetrator fled and is still at large The police are investigating and made an urgent appeal for witnesses to come forward AMSTERDAM - In a concert series that is part of the exhibition Tussen Gaasp en Gracht classical musicians from Southeast are central "The canals are the legacy of colonial history and the artists are too," writes Britt van Klaveren in the Duth newspaper Het Parool The exhibition is a multidisciplinary project by Museum Van Loon and Imagine IC in collaboration with the Open Space Contemporary Art Museum and New Metropolis Zuidoost Orville Breeveld put together the accompanying series of classical concerts which take place in the garden of Museum Van Loon Amsterdam has gold in its hands.”   “Artists from Zuidoost are often not linked to the classical school,” says Breeveld “We know the hip-hop from Southeast and it's great but the classical music from Southeast deserves at least as much attention.”   There is a diverse palette of artists on stage all with a personal connection to Zuidoost The relatively unknown classical music of these musicians runs parallel to the untold history on which the exhibition focuses.   Breeveld: “Alexander Kraft van Ermel will play music by his grandfather from Curaçao The nine people who were arrested last Tuesday on suspicion of involvement in the kidnapping of a man last month in Amsterdam-Zuidoost will remain in custody for two weeks longer the examining magistrate decided on Friday Seven of the suspects were arrested in Amsterdam Police cannot say what exactly happened that day Further investigation led the police to the nine suspects Almost all the suspects are members of gangster rap group Zone6 from Holendrecht A police spokesperson could not confirm this recently served a prison sentence for kidnapping a mother and her two young daughters in Amsterdam Noord Suriname also placed him on the national wanted list for a shooting at a gas station in Paramaribo on August 15 Someone stole part of the Nelson Mandela monument in Amsterdam Zuidoost The memorial in the Nelson Mandela park consists of seven bronze faces The police are investigating. “On Wednesday, March 1, both the police and municipality received a report that one of the faces of the monument is missing. Given the size of the part, it was not an easy and unobtrusive act to perform,” the police said “That is part of the investigation,” the police said The monument is a memorial to South African freedom fighter and president Nelson Mandela It was designed by South African artist Mohau Modisakeng The seven faces are of people who live in the area “I was shocked to hear that our residents have been robbed of one of our finest works of art,” district chairman Tanja Jadnanansing said to AT5 “The memorial stands for freedom and fits perfectly within our district It often functions as a meeting place and is also mentioned very regularly.” A spokesperson of the district said it was doing everything in its power to get the piece of art back and extra attachments on and around the remaining parts of the monument The Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management officially opened the first lanes of the Gaasperdammertunnel on the A9 in Amsterdam-Zuidoost on 5 July The Gaasperdammertunnel forms part of the PPP SAA A9 Gaasperdammerweg roads project Fluor and 3i (the sponsors) in connection with the Design Financing and 20-year Maintenance (DBFM) of the PPP SAA A9 Gaasperdammerweg roads project Stibbe has continued to advise the sponsors in connection with the project up to the opening The project consisted of all work in connection with the reconstruction and expansion of the A9 motorway between the junctions of Holendrecht and Diemen in the region of Amsterdam (including the bridge over the river Gaasp) the road surface on the A9 Gaasperdammerweg and the construction of what is termed a ‘land tunnel’ A park will be built on the roof of this tunnel which will connect the various districts in Amsterdam Zuidoost This park will be twice the size of the Vondelpark The SAA A9 Gaasperdammerweg roads project is the penultimate part of the large-scale renovation of the motorway corridor between Schiphol Airport and Almere - a mega-project involving a total of over €5 billion Read the FT article here and see the NOS news item here. here's how to spend a day in black-owned Amsterdam Shontel Horne•Aug 20 Editorial note: This article on Black-owned Amsterdam was originally published on October 9 and updated to reflect current information History and modernity collide in Amsterdam a city that boldly embraces its past while it builds an even more progressive future and landmarks like the Anne Frank House and the Van Gogh Museum the capital of the Netherlands offers a unique experience that can’t fully (by law) be captured in pictures and videos Visitors travel to Amsterdam from around the world to have a good time but the city also has a rich Black heritage that often gets overlooked The Dutch Kingdom was prominent in the transatlantic slave trade the Netherlands has a vast Black history that can be unearthed if you know where to look CHECK OUT OUR LIVE INTERVIEW WITH TARAQ FROM WATER & BROOD: Use this guide to locate landmarks inspired by Black culture and to find out how you can support Black-owned businesses during a trip to Amsterdam Bianca Brasdorp left her marketing career behind to open her hostel called Hostelle in 2012 Amsterdam’s first and only all-female hostel Hostelle has beautiful dormitory-style accommodations and is the perfect choice if you’re exploring Amsterdam on a budget View this post on Instagram A post shared by African Blackstar Coffeeshop (@coffeeshopblackstar) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Water & Brood (@waterenbrood.ams) “Good Food, No Bullshit” is the mantra at Water & Brood a chic restaurant located near many of Amsterdam’s famous museums and attractions where owners and brothers Rachid and Taraq Hok-Ahin serve everything from chicken and waffles and açai bowls to dishes inspired by their Surinamese roots RELATED: The Black-Owned Restaurants You Need To Try In Europe Late Surinamese artist Erwin de Vries created the Slavery Monument located in Oosterpark which was unveiled in 2002 commemorating the July 1863 abolishment of slavery in Holland Open since 2004, the goal of African Kitchen is to serve quality food to Africans visiting and living in the Netherlands and to introduce the unique flavors to Amsterdam natives and the restaurant also throws parties every Friday Nelson Mandela Park isn’t black-owned since it’s a public park located in the Amsterdam-Zuidoost borough and the diverse neighborhood of Bijlmermeer is a great place to spend the afternoon if you want to enjoy nature and hang out in a neighborhood that has a significant black population The Black Archives is home to more than 3,000 books which all focus on race, colonization, feminism, and the legacy of Black Dutch writers and scientists. The venue hosts several exhibitions, film screenings, conversations, and community events every month, so if you want to learn about the Black Dutch experience of the past and present in great detail, a trip to the Black Archives is a must. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Labyrinth Amsterdam (@labyrinthamsterdam) Craving soul food and spoken word while you’re in Amsterdam? Labyrinth is the place to be if you want to meet creative locals and enjoy exceptional cocktails by Sam Kingue Ebelle Here you’ll find live music and poetry nearly every night of the week and the menu is a mix of American soul food classics If you want to take a break from Amsterdam, Rotterdam is a short train ride away and has a bustling creative and culture scene of its own. Visit The Skin Studio by Luenna Jane if you’re in the mood for skin treatments designed for people of color and try the best West African food in the city at Mama Essi a free daily newsletter that features the best of travel and guides to the cities you love from a new point of view — yours you agree to our terms of service and privacy policy Queen Elizabeth Once Stepped In To Prevent Snoop Dogg From Being Banned From The UK United Airlines Flight Attendant's Armrest Announcement Sparks Social Media Frenzy ‘Basketball Wives’ Star Mehgan James Speaks Out About Popular Bahamas Island With Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Friend Loses Leg Chaos Erupts After Ethiopian Airlines Passenger Forced To Give Up Seat For Minister Paramount+'s 'MobLand' has rapidly garnered a wide audience thanks to its fascinating characters and gorgeous scenic backdrops A 27-year-old Chinese student living in Japan was rescued twice from Mount Fuji within days – the second time after reascending for his phone The Haifeng is Taiwan’s first luxury dessert-themed train It redefines the afternoon tea experience with some Michelin-starred desserts is taking a step towards opening its doors to international travelers discovering these dishes is recognizing that the rice you're eating in Louisiana has a cousin in Lagos Strategic sale delivers attractive returns for investors and is in line with business plan the global partner for pan-European real estate investment announces the sale of an office property in Amsterdam The asset has been sold to Trinity Vastgoed VI has been managed by PATRIZIA since its construction in 2003 and has a gross lettable area of nearly 8,100 sq m with 98 parking spaces The building is 80% let to Bugaboo International B.V Head of Transactions Management Benelux at PATRIZIA commented: “This disposal is in line with our strategy of focusing on inner city locations and core CBDs is currently undergoing an exciting transformation to include a mixture of residential which is line with the latest urban trends across other major European cities which has enabled us to deliver attractive returns to our investors with the sale of this asset.”  PATRIZIA was advised by Colliers International and CMS Law Trinity Vastgoed VI was advised by DutchRE and Allen & Overy Contact: Andreas Menke     Head of Corporate Communications     Phone: +49 (0) 821 5 09 10-6 55    press(at)patrizia.ag   The city of Amsterdam closed a home in Zuidoost due to suspicions of human trafficking Municipal inspectors and the police followed an online prostitution ad to the home and found two women working there as sex workers in exploitative conditions The municipal inspectors responded to the advertisement on a prostitution website and made an appointment for January 5 A “scantily dressed” woman opened the door when they arrived They identified themselves as municipal inspectors and entered the home for inspection according to the closure notice provided to NL Times The sex worker who opened the door told the inspectors that she had been in the Netherlands for 15 days The inspectors found a second woman hiding behind a couch in the home that a customer had assaulted her a few days earlier because he wanted his money back The inspectors noted that the bedroom was furnished to “receive customers,” lit with red LED lights and with condoms and lubricant on a table There was also a camera in the corner of the room One of the two sex workers told the inspectors that the camera was always on: “Even when I sleep.” the two women were in a text message group with two men and a woman who placed their ads and arranged their appointments The sex workers paid them half of their income The women told the inspectors that they put the money in an envelope in the letterbox every day and someone whom they never spoke to came to collect it at different times The municipality closed the home for three months based on the General Local Ordinance and the zoning plan “Because there were signs of human trafficking the sex workers were transferred to the Amsterdam Coordination Point against Hunan Trafficking where they were taken in,” the city said in a press release On Monday, the court in Amsterdam sentenced three men to 25 years in prison for the murder of 24-year-old Shaquille Goedhart The victim was shot dead on 2 May 2019 near the Hoptille flat in Amsterdam Zuidoost The imposed sentences match the Public Prosecution Service’s (OM) recommendation The court considered it proven that the trio - Badr K (29) - were responsible for the “thoroughly prepared” assassination “Chilling and brutal,” the court described the murder allegedly belonged to the same criminal network as the three suspects The motive for the murder remained unclear “The court assumes a settlement in the criminal circuit.” the suspects lured the victim to Amsterdam Zuidoost Investigation showed that the suspects had several telephone contacts with Goedhart shortly before his murder two gunmen fired three bullets at the victim Attempts to resuscitate him were to no avail which the police tracked down over a week after the murder Traces of Goedhart’s blood were found in the back seat it has not been established which of the three men were the gunmen and who drove the getaway car But that is not necessary to convict all three including the attempted murder of a spy shop employee The OM had also recommended acquittal for these charges The first explosion happened at around 11:45 p.m at an apartment complex on Mastbosstraat in Noord The blast blew out several windows in the building’s entrance and caused cracks to form in others The police arrested two suspects on the N247 a short time later The second explosion also happened in Noord this time on Terschellingstraat just before 1 a.m That incident also caused damage at the entrance of the building the word "war" was found written on the wall which was likely scrawled by the perpetrators “War” was also written next to the entrance of an apartment building on Populierenweg in Amsterdam-Oost left shards of glass littered on the street Several workers were still at the location at 11 a.m The fourth blast happened on Kelbergen in Zuidoost Some explosives may have been left at the scene The police cordoned off the area for some time and the military's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service responded to the scene A connection to the Bigidagoe's murder is one of the scenarios police are investigating was shot dead near the Amsterdam Sloterdijk public transport station on Sunday morning The 26-year-old was found critically wounded on Rhoneweg He was shot in the torso when leaving the One Night in Amsterdam party at the Rhone Events Center at about 5:25 a.m a collection of musicians including several with serious criminal records The group may have had a conflict with another group at the party The court was set to rule in that case on March 8 Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Hundreds of local residents and surviving relatives commemorated the Bijlmer plane crash in Amsterdam-Zuidoost on Wednesday It has been 31 years since a cargo plane from Israeli airline El Al crashed into the Groeneveen and Kruitberg apartment buildings in Amsterdam’s Bijlmer the disaster is commemorated at the “Tree that saw everything,” a tree that was left standing despite the crash and resulting fire even after 31 years," said Tanja Jadnanansing the chair of the Zuidoost district council "The tree that was there then is still there All those unanswered questions are still there," Jadnanansing said Survivor Marlène Truideman reflected on the loss of her two children "A plane crashed right in the house where they felt safe A total of 43 people are known to have died as the result of the crash on October 4 The three crew members of the El Al Boeing were among the dead Forty apartments were completely destroyed and Henk van de Belt of the Bijlmermeer Airplane Commemoration Committee The gathering closed with music by Gilbert Hamel there was no air traffic over part of the Bijlmer during the commemoration which is normally a busy flight path for Schiphol After the disaster there was a lot of uncertainty it is not known exactly how many people died because many undocumented migrants were said to have been living in the flats There were also questions raised about the cargo on the aircraft Emergency workers and local residents suffered health problems later and the black box containing the flight information was never found considered a "neighborhood mother," mentioned how there was no victim support 31 years ago "To heal we only had each other; the Bijlmer community." Emergency worker Baafi Owusu Sekyere said the monument near the tree needs to be properly maintained "We must not forget a disaster of such magnitude." members of the Tweede Kamer asked that the classified archive of documents from the former Netherlands Aviation Safety Board be released to the public The Board was responsible for investigating the disaster Members of parliament think the move would clear up some of the unanswered questions when it comes to the settlement of the disaster," Jadnanansing continued "It is good that the Tweede Kamer has now asked questions," she said of the lower house of Parliament The municipality recently announced that it would conduct soil research at the site of the disaster The substance used to be used in fire-fighting foam and got into the ground while the fire department fought the fires in the disaster The investigation was supposed to start in September but was postponed until after the commemoration at locals’ request This year the commemoration was organized for the first time by a committee of local residents About 700 people came to the farewell ceremony of Amsterdam rapper Bigidagoe of Zone 6 in Amsterdam-Zuidoost on Friday evening according to the funeral planner and organizer of the farewell ceremony Op de afscheidsceremonie van de doodgeschoten rapper Bigidagoe in Amsterdam-Zuidoost zijn vrijdagavond veel mensen afgekomenhttps://t.co/TJOZSq4n95 The police reported that there were "no significant incidents," according to a spokesperson The funeral planner confirmed that the gathering was "very orderly" Silos was attending the “One night in Amsterdam” party at the Rhone Events Center when he was shot in the upper body when leaving the event A 20-year-old Amsterdam resident was arrested at an airport in Paris on Wednesday for his involvement in the shooting He allegedly wanted to flee from Paris to Cayenne in French Guiana There were three explosions in the capital during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday The police suspect that these are connected to the shooting in which Bigidagoe was killed The rapper's funeral will take place on Saturday in Amsterdam-Zuidoost better known as rapper JoeyAK from the rap group Zone 6 said through his lawyer that he expects that "everything can proceed in peace and quiet" ING has selected Benthem Crouwel Architects to design its new global head office in Amsterdam-Zuidoost Benthem Crouwel was recently involved in the redevelopment of Rotterdam Central station and Amsterdam Central station On 1 July 2015, ING announced that it would be vacating its current head office at Amsterdamse Poort in 2019 located at Frankemaheerd in Amsterdam-Zuidoost will have a gross floor area of approximately 40,000 m2 considerably smaller than ING’s current head office The new ING head office will be constructed by a consortium of OVG Real Estate and G&S Vastgoed Impression of the new ING head office and the public square on the Bijlmerdreef side ING wants its new head office and the surrounding area to be easily accessible. It needs to be a vibrant working environment, in a green setting. Benthem Crouwel has developed a preliminary design in line with ING’s customer-focussed and innovative Think Forward strategy ING’s aim is for construction to comply with the highest sustainability requirements The details of the plan are still being developed.ING wants to promote flexible working making it easy for staff from different teams and the various ING offices in Amsterdam-Zuidoost to work together Workspaces will be created in the building and in the surrounding offices to facilitate collaboration The office will include an ‘innovation café’ where ING can display new products and customer concepts.According to the plans with the aim of linking together the location and environment and making it easily accessible Police released frightful security camera footage showing the explosion and aftermath at an Amsterdam subway station in March The blast was part of a robbery attempt at an ATM inside the Ganzenhoef subway station in Amsterdam Zuidoost Some 300 thousand euros in damage was caused to the station on March 21 though the robbers made off with very little cash The suspects were unable to steal the cash cassettes used to store money inside the ATM At least two suspects could be seen in the video appeared to perform a transaction on the cash machine while the other looked to prepare a device on the floor The video then cut to a shot of the first person Seconds later the explosion ripped apart the glass-enclosed entryway to the metro the two were back at the ATM location rooting through the debris The person in the sweatshirt was also carrying a large black duffle bag They appeared to then pick items up off the floor before the video ended could have injured his left arm in the incident They fled the scene headed towards Diemen on a very loud scooter Police asked anyone with information about the incident or the suspects to immediately contact them Die Informationen auf dieser Seite sind an Journalisten Aroundtown and Lyreco sign long-term lease agreement for “Dali” office building in Amsterdam Zuidoost Aroundtown has signed a long-term lease with tenant Lyreco B.V for approximately 1,300 m² and 18 parking spaces the "Dali" office building is now almost fully let The Lyreco group is the leader in Europe and the world’s third largest distributor of workplace products and services which has been a privately owned company since 1926 has continuously adapted to the evolving workplace by constantly focusing on superior quality in customer experience solid relations with only the best suppliers The eight-story "Dali" office building offers 5,500 m² of office space and is located in the southeast of Amsterdam It has BREEAM In Use sustainability certification underlining its commitment to environmentally friendly practices The building is located in close proximity to the Amsterdam Johan Cruijf ArenA AFAS Live and the De Amsterdamse Poort shopping center The "Dali" office building is easily accessible via the A2 highway and public transport connections to the center of Amsterdam and Amstelveen via the nearby train metro and bus station Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena Aroundtown is Europe's third-largest listed real estate company and focused on income generating quality properties that have potential for value-add in central locations mainly in Germany and the Netherlands Hundreds of experienced employees from all areas of the value chain ensure that Aroundtown effectively realizes long-term potential innovation and extensive tenant services make Aroundtown a reliable partner for growth and success Aroundtown is a sustainability leader in the European market with strong visibility in ESG indices such as Dow Jones Sustainability Index Aroundtown is a member of the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA) the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) as well as a signatory of the United Nations Charter of Diversity Aroundtown has received multiple EPRA BPR Gold Awards and EPRA sBPR Gold Awards for its transparent financial and sustainability reporting Avisco (controlled by Yakir Gabay) holds 15% in Aroundtown (date: 29.07.2022) Bank of Montreal and many other leading international investors Credit Agricole and many other major institutional investors www.aroundtown.de Aroundtown en Lyreco sluiten langjarige huurovereenkomst voor kantoorgebouw “Dali” in Amsterdam Zuidoost Aroundtown heeft een langjarige huurovereenkomst gesloten met huurder Lyreco B.V is het kantoorgebouw “Dali” nu nagenoeg volledig verhuurd De Lyreco-groep is marktleider in Europa en 's werelds derde grootste distributeur van werkplekproducten en -diensten heeft zich voortdurend aangepast aan de evoluerende werkplek door voortdurend te focussen op superieure kwaliteit in klantenervaring solide relaties met alleen de beste leveranciers en efficiënte logistiek Het acht verdiepingen tellende kantoorgebouw "Dali" biedt 5.500 m² kantoorruimte en is gelegen in Amsterdam Zuidoost Het heeft het BREEAM In Use duurzaamheidscertificaat wat de betrokkenheid bij milieuvriendelijke praktijken benadrukt Het gebouw ligt in de directe omgeving van de Amsterdam Johan Cruijf ArenA AFAS Live en winkelcentrum De Amsterdamse Poort Kantoorgebouw "Dali" is uitstekend bereikbaar via de snelweg A2 en openbaarvervoer verbindingen naar Amsterdam Centrum en Amstelveen via nabijgelegen trein- metro- en busstation Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena Aroundtown is de op twee na grootste beursgenoteerde vastgoedonderneming van Europa en richt zich op inkomstengenererend kwaliteitsvastgoed met potentieel voor waardetoevoeging op centrale locaties in voornamelijk Duitsland en Nederland De portefeuille bestaat voornamelijk uit kantoren Honderden ervaren medewerkers uit alle onderdelen van de waardeketen zorgen ervoor dat Aroundtown het potentieel op lange termijn effectief realiseert innovatie en uitgebreide diensten voor huurders maken van Aroundtown een betrouwbare partner voor groei en succes Aroundtown is een duurzaamheidsleider op de Europese markt met een sterke zichtbaarheid in ESG-indices zoals de Dow Jones Sustainability Index en de Bloomberg Gender Equality Index Aroundtown is lid van de European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA) de Duitse raad voor duurzaam bouwen (DGNB) en ondertekenaar van het Handvest voor diversiteit van de Verenigde Naties Aroundtown heeft meerdere EPRA BPR Gold Awards en EPRA sBPR Gold Awards ontvangen voor zijn transparante financiële en duurzaamheidsrapportering Avisco (gecontroleerd door Yakir Gabay) bezit 15% in Aroundtown (datum: 29.07.2022) Andere aandeelhouders zijn onder meer Blackrock het investeringsfonds van de Japanse overheid Bank of Montreal en vele andere vooraanstaande internationale beleggers Tot de belangrijkste obligatiebeleggers behoren ECB Credit Agricole en vele andere grote institutionele beleggers Aroundtown ist Europas drittgrößtes börsennotiertes Immobilienunternehmen und fokussiert auf ertragsstarke Qualitätsimmobilien mit Wertsteigerungspotenzial in zentralen und attraktiven Lagen hauptsächlich in Deutschland und den Niederlanden Hunderte erfahrene Mitarbeiter:innen aus allen Fachbereichen der Wertschöpfungskette sorgen dafür dass Aroundtown langfristige Potenziale effektiv realisiert Innovation und ein umfangreicher Mieterservice machen Aroundtown zu einem verlässlichen Partner für Wachstum und Erfolg Aroundtown ist ein führendes Unternehmen im Bereich Nachhaltigkeit auf dem europäischen Markt mit einer starken Präsenz in ESG-Indizes wie dem Dow Jones Sustainability Index dem Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index und weiteren Aroundtown ist Mitglied der European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA) des Zentralen Immobilien Ausschusses (ZIA) der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen (DGNB) sowie Unterzeichner der Charta der Vielfalt der Vereinten Nationen Aroundtown hat mehrere EPRA BPR Gold Awards und EPRA sBPR Gold Awards für seine transparente Finanz- und Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung erhalten Avisco (kontrolliert von Yakir Gabay) hält 15 % an Aroundtown (Stand: 29.7.2022) Bank of Montreal und viele andere führende internationale Investoren Zu den wichtigsten Anleiheinvestoren gehören die EZB Credit Agricole und viele andere große institutionelle Anleger Aroundtown concludes another letting success with the long-term extension of the lease with a tenant for 1,566 sqm and 33 parking spaces Aroundtown also welcomes a new tenant in the building who has signed a lease agreement for 617 sqm in this prime location in Amsterdam The "Sevensixty" building at Amstelveenseweg 760 remains fully let Aroundtown completed the reletting process of its 9k sqm office property in Amsterdam that had recently become vacant following the departure of a large financial services firm as the single tenant The reletting process was already executed prior to the asset becoming vacant utilizing Aroundtown’s large letting network and efficient operational platform Aroundtown acquired the property with the vacancy rate at over 70% however by successfully implementing tenant retention and restructuring plans tenants that had planned to vacate the property changed course and renewed their leases under the new management Aroundtown was also able to fill up vacancies due to the strategic location of the asset Aroundtown renews the lease with its tenant Vastgoed PG in the Erasmusstaete office complex on Max Euwelaan 60-80 in Rotterdam The tenant will remain with office space of 5,750 sqm for a further 7 years and will be provided with 150 parking spaces in the underground parking garage Aroundtown successfully signed new leases with multiple tenants thereby achieving full occupancy following the repositioning of this asset The tenant quality is very high in this multi-tenant office property with the majority being international blue-chip tenants from the insurance and banking industry Anchor tenant in the property is international insurance firm Aon.Aroundtown signed new lo Aroundtown prolongs leases with government tenants resulting in a weighted average lease term of over 10 years for the entire office building These prolongations are testament to the success of Aroundtown’s asset management strategy characterized by its tenant-oriented approach to asset management This has not only led to higher tenant satisfaction but this is also evident in the mutually bene The Newton House office building has two new long-term tenants: marketing specialist Heyoo and the law firm KBS Advocaten N.V. has increased its office space and now rents a total of close to 2,000 sqm in “Newton House” Aroundtown recently extended its lease agreement with construction company Heijmans for approximately 3,500 sqm at the Adriaan Volkerhuis office building in Rotterdam With the signing of a long-term lease of 5,140 sqm with the co-working concept De Stadstuin in Dalton Office Park the entire Daltonlaan 200 office building in Utrecht is now fully let De Stadstuin will open its 6th location in Utrecht and will provide office space an inspiring entrance and events for more than 150 start-ups Aroundtown and full-service office provider Co-Office have agreed on a long-term lease for approximately 1,700 sqm on the top three floors of the Adammium building at Joop Geesinkweg 201-224 in Amsterdam Aroundtown has signed two long-term leases with Bergman Clinics for 1,500 sqm and Mentaalbeter B.V the office building at Hogehilweg 21 in Amsterdam-Zuidoost is now fully leased ein Benutzerkonto zu erstellen und einem Newsroom zu folgen werden Ihre persönlichen Daten von uns und dem Eigentümer des Newsrooms verwendet damit Sie Nachrichten und Updates gemäß Ihren Abonnementeinstellungen erhalten Um mehr darüber zu erfahren, lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklärung, die für die Verwendung Ihrer persönlichen Daten gilt, sowie unsere Datenschutzerklärung für Contacts die für die Nutzung Ihrer persönlichen Daten durch den Eigentümer der Newsrooms gelten Bitte beachten Sie, dass unsere Nutzungsbedingungen für die Inanspruchnahme all unserer Dienste gelten Sie können Ihre Zustimmung jederzeit widerrufen indem Sie Ihr Konto kündigen oder löschen Extinction Rebellion (XR) announced plans to block a section of the A10 ring road in Amsterdam to protest against ING's funding of the fossil fuel industry The activist group will block the A10 near Amstelveenseweg at the iconic Infinity building where the bank's headquarters was formerly located "Extinction Rebellion will not release the A10 until ING stops financing climate disruption," the organization wrote in a statement It was not immediately clear if XR intends to block the A10 on a daily basis similar to the daily blockade of the A12 in The Hague during a four-week period at the end of the summer "We will basically stay on December 30 for as long as it lasts we will see what we do next," an XR spokesperson told reporters during a press conference on Friday in front of the bank's current headquarters in Amsterdam-Zuidoost ING has not had a presence in the building since 2014 The Infinity building shares nicknames with the Dutch words for shoe the building in the Zuidaas is still owned by ING Extinction Rebellion has been taking peaceful action against ING's fossil financing policy Climate disasters are occurring at a rapid pace with 20,000 children having to flee extreme weather every day," Extinction Rebellion spokesperson Let de Jong wrote "Yet ING only pursues one thing: profit for its shareholders on the backs of innocent people." Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema said that there is a fundamental right to protest but added that right is not without limits She said that she would discuss the planned protests with the climate activists demanding that the bank immediately put an end to its provision of financial services for the fossil fuel industry "We will ensure that the whole of the Netherlands knows what ING is doing The organization plans to bring in supporters who helped organize 35 separate blockades on the A12 in The Hague including the daily protests from September 9 through October 5 Those protests were to demand that the national government stop subsidizing fossil fuel projects and were stopped after members of the Tweede Kamer passed a motion to phase out the subsidies "Three-fourths of Dutch people now support phasing out fossil fuel subsidies and no less than a third even support stopping them immediately The GroenLinks faction in Amsterdam partially relented on its plan to remove all I Amsterdam letters in the Dutch capital If the residents of Nieuw-West and Zuidoost want to keep their I Amsterdam letters D66 alderman Udo Kock previously said in his advice to the city council that the I Amsterdam letters in Zuidoost and on Sloterplas "do not have to go" the letters serve as a meeting place and a jungle gym for children The PvdA and SP also want the letters to remain in these locations "Of course we also let the whole discussion affect us" GroenLinks council member Zeeger Ernstig said to AT5 the letters on the Museumplein are in our view symbolic of the city as a money machine and a symbol of mass tourism We understand that in other parts of the city the letters are valued differently We are not deaf to this and we want to determine together with the neighborhoods what needs to be done." residents of Zuid do not get a say in this because removing the letters from the Museumplein is "a necessary change to show that the city is not just a product" A fire broke out in a restaurant on the Bijlmerplein in Amsterdam-Zuidoost early Thursday morning, Amsterdam police said The fire was believed to have been caused by an explosive device that detonated inside the building Police officers at the Flierbosdreef police station heard a loud blast at 2:40 a.m They immediately went outside and were soon informed by dispatchers about a fire at a building in Bijlmerplein the fire brigade arrived and quickly brought the situation under control The incident occurred at a Surinamese restaurant. No one was inside the building during the explosion, and there were no reported injuries, according to Het Parool. The owners have not yet determined the full extent of the damage Police stated that a suspicious individual was reportedly lingering nearby just before the loud explosion Investigators are searching for a male suspect with a light tan complexion and a solid build He was last seen walking towards Bijlmerdreef Police launched an investigation into this fire and said they were looking for more information They are particularly interested in any witnesses who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the Bijlmerplein area between 2:30 a.m This is the third incident involving an explosion in Amsterdam this week. Early Monday morning, an explosive device went off on the balcony of an apartment building in Amsterdam-Oost. On Thursday morning, another explosion occurred at an apartment building in Amsterdam Nieuw-West around 4:10 a.m Kurano Bigiman brought the grammar school to Amsterdam-Zuidoost “A teacher's job is to model a curious attitude toward knowledge.” classical languages ​​teacher Kurano Bigiman cheerfully starts the Latin lesson by raising his voice There are thirteen fifth and sixth year students in the class Three of them will be the first graduates of the gymnasium at IR in the spring Two of these students study Greek in addition to Latin Bigiman worked at the Vossius Gymnasium in Amsterdam South which has existed for almost a hundred years and where he also went to school His former colleague Jeroen Rijlaarsdam had become rector at IR Lely Lyceum in Amsterdam-Zuidoost - in which the Bijlmer is the oldest and best-known district - and asked Bigiman to start a gymnasium there six years ago “Students have the right to have any type of education relatively nearby,” is his belief In 2021 he was therefore elected Amsterdammer of the Year “Many of our students dream of a university study such as medicine or law and think that the extra 'sticker' on their diploma gives them more access to this but I think what they hear from home is: 'Do your best and you might get better.' And I try to support their motivation.” The grammar school students say that their families have indeed encouraged them “You have a better chance of getting a good job and earning more money.” And what do peers say “That it is of no use to you,” says one of the students Bigiman works at IR for the first half of the week Lely Lyceum and the other half still at the Vossius Gymnasium The cut is exactly on Wednesday during the lunch break “Vossius also has students who are the first in their families to go to grammar school But they often receive more direct pre-university or grammar school advice from primary school than students in Zuidoost and their parents have also taken them to the theater for example.” Bigiman himself accompanied his parents to the library and the city center to gain new knowledge “They pushed me to achieve more than they could.” He was the first in his family to attend grammar school “The Vossius was a whiter stronghold then than it is now I felt at home and am very grateful that I had the opportunity to learn a lot there I want to offer my students a similar opportunity At grammar school you can become acquainted with story elements that are universal and with texts and myths that are so catchy that we still deal with them Take General Scipio's speeches in Livy's text to his soldiers to encourage them that resembles the political speeches of our time That also provokes discussion and that is good.” “With my profession you will not immediately create world peace or solve diseases but it is the task of a teacher to demonstrate a curious attitude towards knowledge I can go crazy about the different verb forms in Greek I play a bit of a professional idiot to show them that you can disappear in your profession and that that is okay And of course students will think you are crazy and strange but I think it will come across and they will appreciate it too.” Lely Lyceum has developed in recent years with bilingual education technasium and gymnasium and is experiencing strong growth The school now has more than 1100 students There are not enough places to sit during breaks so students wander through the corridors or eat their lunch - acquired in the nearby Reigersbos shopping center - at the study places Akosua and Afra are taking a break in one of the hallways Akosua says: “My parents thought it was interesting that I was going to study Latin which gives it prestige.” Afra: “Gymnasium sounds like the highest thing you can do And I've been at it too long to stop.” They say that Bigiman teaches very enthusiastically Bigiman has had a colleague in Radhika Sahtie for more than two years Together they form the professional section Sahtie is teaching Greek to third-year students today The students come in and hang their coats over their chairs and then a conversation about her relationship follows Sahtie previously worked at a school in the Schilderwijk district of The Hague “I moved to Amsterdam and wanted to work at a similar school to contribute to equality of opportunity in a neighborhood where students often miss opportunities.” Bigiman and Sahtie are happy with the extra attention they can give students because the classes are small with a maximum of fourteen students VWO students can take a course on the Roman Empire during separate hours Anyone who is interested can then transfer to grammar school Bigiman: “A pre-university education student took Latin for a while and then left again But he got the chance and was able to make a choice My brother was very interested in myths and wanted to do classical education but that was not possible because he was doing HAVO Why can't we be a little more relaxed about that At a school in Oslo that we visited as teachers boys who assembled a fuse box in electrical engineering then went on to French literature class It is good not only to think in terms such as 'useful' but to look at what is deepening and enriching A car company Carfix Dew in Amsterdam Zuidoost was closed down indefinitely by Amsterdam Mayor Eberhard van der Laan on Tuesday morning The authorities believe the company built hidden compartments into cars for criminals to use in smuggling weapons This is the first time that a garage in Amsterdam is closed for posing "a serious risk" to public order came to police attention during an investigation into international drug trafficking The main suspect in that investigation was seen speaking to K several times and hidden compartments were found in three of his cars In February a surveillance team frequently saw criminals convicted for drug or weapon crimes entering the business And a Volvo seized in a money laundering investigation was also driven in and out of the company several times though Het Parool could not reach him for a comment on Tuesday morning Criminals increasingly use hidden compartments to traffic drugs, weapons or money. One Amsterdam detective told the newspaper that this is likely due to increased and more dynamic searches and checks. Last year the Amsterdam police discovered 1.3 million euros in a hidden compartment under a Saab's spare tire. Three people were arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in a student home in Amsterdam Zuidoost during the early hours of Tuesday morning A 26-year-old man from Amsterdam was killed in the shooting The police responded to a report of shots fired at the home on Daalwijk around 1:00 a.m First responders found the 26-year-old man with a bullet wound in his back The three suspects reported to a police station on Tuesday morning They were arrested for further investigation into their possible involvement in the shooting Exactly what happened in the student home is still unclear The police have spoken to a number of witnesses Investigators call on witnesses to come forward A man who was shot and killed in Amsterdam Zuidoost on Wednesday night was identified as 32-year-old former football player Kelvin Maynard Two people on a two-wheel vehicle open fired on Maynard as he was driving his car on Langbroekdfreef at around 8:30 p.m The car came to a stop against a nearby fire station Firefighters immediately started resuscitating the former footballer But he succumbed to his injuries a short time later They were dressed in black clothing and driving a black two-wheel vehicle The police are investigating and call on witnesses to come forward and developed as a young footballer with Zeeburgia in Amsterdam before transferring to FC Volendam where he eventually turned pro He spent the bulk of his professional career there His second season there helped the team to a surprisingly strong finish that landed Volendam in the Eredivisie for the first time in years In later seasons he played with FC Emmen and Royal Antwerp The defenseman also had stints with Portuguese side SC Olhanese Earlier this year he joined Alphense Boys after playing with semi-pro team Quick Boys in Katwijk Early in September, 23-year-old Genciel Feller from Amsterdam Zuidoost was shot and killed in Willemstad on Curacao there are rumors in the Amsterdam criminal underworld that Feller and others from Amsterdam Zuidoost stole hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from a criminal for whom they had to store the drugs Feller suddenly had a lot of money to spend Locals fear that this will prompt more violence in the district Amsterdam police chief Frank Paauw recently raised concerns about young people walking around armed in Amsterdam Zuidoost. During a debate on the increasing violence in this neighborhood Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema said that more than conventional measures will be needed to address this issue She therefore wants to focus the city's approach on police investigations and strengthening the district so that local residents can help suppress violence themselves Maynard was also the second person to be shot and killed in Amsterdam on Wednesday. Defense attorney Derk Wiersum was gunned down in front of his home in Amsterdam Zuid on Wednesday morning. https://www.facebook.com/mypridemypassionmybrewers/photos/a.783323241743122/3135401536535269 2015 This year’s big postcode lottery prize was won by the Gaasperdam neighbourhood in Amsterdam’s district of Zuid-Oost Those who play the lottery in the area will share prize money totalling €43.7m Half the cash will go to the Amsterdammers who have the correct postcode – 1107 and two letters which have not yet been revealed Everyone with a ticket in the 1107 postcode area will share the remaining €21.85m They will find out how much they have won next week It was a difficult night for one drunk pedestrian who police officers found sleeping on the shoulder at the junction of two major expressways in Amsterdam on Friday night The man was on his way to Amsterdam-Zuidoost but police said he was "so under the influence" that he decided to plop down on the shoulder get some sleep Police parked their vehicle to block a portion of traffic from approaching the man near the Amstel Junction where the A10 ring road connects with the A2 Officers there rousted the individual and got him off the expressway The person was taken into custody for public drunkenness The police believe that the perpetrators behind the assassination of Ali Motamed in Almere in December last year Analysis of telephone traffic revealed that they likely live somewhere in the area south of Gaasperplas to Gein was murdered on his way to work around 6:45 a.m A BMW can be seen in the victim's street several times before the murder on surveillance camera footage This same BMW was found burnt out on Almere-Poort shortly after the shooting Digital detectives found a recurring pattern when analysing telephone traffic surrounding this assassination At the exact times the BMW was spotted in the victim's street in Almere cellphones also moved from Amsterdam to Almere Te police believe these are the phones of the assassins those phones were in the area of Almere Poort The police believe the perpetrators were hiding in the area as the phones only returned to Amsterdam later that evening The cellphones' signals disappeared a short time later and was not used again since The perpetrators are two men between the ages of 20 and 25 years old Both were completely dressed in black during the shooting One man is around 1.8 meters tall and has a wide or solid built He has dark skin and may be from the Antilles or Suriname He was wearing a black hat on the day of the shooting The other culprit is around 1.7 meters tall with a slender build He has dark skkin and is believed to be from North Africa The police issued a 10 thousand euro reward for the tip that leads to the resolution of this case