The incident happened near Dam Square, in the southern part of the Dutch capital, with local media reporting the area has been cordoned off.
Category: 3. Europe
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At least five people injured in stabbing in central Amsterdam, police say
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EU Commission preparing ‘well calibrated’ retaliation to US tariffs
As the US rolls out new tariffs, the European Commission is preparing its response. The latest measures will factor in the car tariffs announced on Wednesday night, along with the reciprocal tariffs expected next week, as trade tensions between Brussels and Washington escalate.
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German and Austrian ministers cancel Syria trip because of possible terrorist threat
The two ministers had planned to speak with the interior and foreign ministers of Syria’s interim government and with representatives of UN agencies.
The German and Austrian interior ministers have cancelled a planned trip to Syria because of a possible threat to…
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First trailer released for ‘Rust’, the Alec Baldwin western with a tragic production
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on set of ‘Rust’ in 2021. Its first trailer has finally been released.
Silhouetted figures stalk across the stark expanse. Gruff voices exchange unpleasantries. Pistols are raised in anger. So far, a typical Hollywood…
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German defense minister signals openness to peacekeepers in Ukraine – POLITICO
“President Trump took the membership of Ukraine in NATO off the table, without any pressure,” said Pistorius. “And therefore I’m afraid that the membership of Ukraine in NATO is off the table and I hope it will not remain there, but we’ll see about that.”
Both men argued a lasting…
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Europe prepares for attacks on power grid while battling soaring energy prices
The EU has identified building up its power grid as an essential, and somewhat neglected, element in its efforts to move away from fossil fuels and cut energy bills – but it is also waking up to the need to prepare for attacks by hostile powers.
The European…
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British Steel closes plant after failing to get UK government help
More than 2,000 jobs are at risk as Britain’s second-biggest steelmaker failed to get an agreement with the UK government to support further operations.
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Vietnam’s ancient fish sauce making tradition is being threatened by warming seas and overfishing
Fish sauce from the village has been recognised by Vietnam as an indelible part of the country’s heritage.
Bui Van Phong faced a choice when the Vietnam War ended 50 years ago: Stay in his small village, helping his parents carry on the family’s centuries-old…
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‘We expect respect’: Bali cracks down on ‘naughty’ tourists with strict new rules
Bali’s mayor has warned that some transgressions could be met with legal consequences.
Bali has introduced a series of new guidelines for tourists in a bid to clamp down on inappropriate behaviour.
Authorities say the strict measures aim to safeguard the Indonesian…
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US growth upgraded to 2.4% for fourth quarter, Commerce Department says
The expansion in the last three months of 2024 was supported by a surge in consumer spending and is an improvement on previous estimates.
United States’ GDP jumped by 2.4% in the last quarter of 2024, slightly higher than the 2.3% previously estimated.
But it’s unclear…
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