Explosive found in popular Amsterdam nightlife area
7 years, 2 months ago

Explosive found in popular Amsterdam nightlife area

NL Times  

The Explosive Ordinance Disposal team responded to Korte Leidsedwarsstraat in Amsterdam city center on Friday morning after a report of an explosive lying on the street, the police said on Twitter. Police later said it was found just before 5 a.m. Police were still at the scene at the start of the business day conducting a forensic investigation. Friday's incident happened just 150 meters from where a hand grenade was thrown into a bar on the Leidseplein nearly a year ago, which forced the evacuation of the entire area. The affected bar, Cafe In The City, was closed for about four months by the municipality after the explosive was found as a way to protect the area.

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Violence in Amsterdam-Noord: home is struck by explosion and shot at within 24 hours
1 week ago

Violence in Amsterdam-Noord: home is struck by explosion and shot at within 24 hours

NL Times  

A home on the Krabbendamstraat in Amsterdam-Noord was struck by an explosion in the evening hours of Tuesday leading into Wednesday. Police arrested one suspect after the shooting on Monday evening. Several people were inside the home watching TV when it was shot at with the use of an automatic weapon. Another incident occurred in Amsterdam-Noord on 02:45 a.m. on …

At least seven overnight explosions in Amsterdam, mostly in West district
2 months, 3 weeks ago

At least seven overnight explosions in Amsterdam, mostly in West district

NL Times  

A series of explosions disrupted the night in Amsterdam West and Zuidoost, damaging homes and leaving residents shaken but unharmed. The incidents occurred across Jacques Veltmanstraat at 7:55 p.m., Orteliuskade at 1:51 a.m., Krulslaplanstoen at 2:00 a.m., Laan van Spartaan at 2:13 a.m., Johan Hofmanstraat at 2:15 a.m., Hoofdweg at 2:22 a.m., and Jan Zijverszstraat at 3:10 a.m. The series …

Amsterdam shuts another cafe for six months due to recent explosion
2 years, 7 months ago

Amsterdam shuts another cafe for six months due to recent explosion

NL Times  

Amsterdam officials ordered the Leidseplein hospitality business Cafe In The City to close for a period of six months after an explosive was detonated at the facility. “The deputy mayor has made the decision because of the serious danger to public order,” the city said in a statement. Especially given the difficult time our sector has been through in the …

Second explosion in week rocks Kleine-Gartmantplantsoen in Amsterdam
2 years, 7 months ago

Second explosion in week rocks Kleine-Gartmantplantsoen in Amsterdam

NL Times  

An explosion went off at the Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen near the Leidseplein in Amsterdam early Saturday morning, just days after another explosion in the same area, according to AT5. According to the police, people nearby felt a the impact of the explosion in their bodies and the window of the targeted building –– a catering business –– was shattered. However, "it is …

Explosive set off at Amsterdam cafe; Police looking for witnesses
2 years, 7 months ago

Explosive set off at Amsterdam cafe; Police looking for witnesses

NL Times  

An explosive went off at a catering business on Kleine Gartmanplantsoen in Amsterdam early on Monday morning, severely damaging the business’s front door and porch. The police closed down part of the entertainment area and called in explosive experts to determine if there was any acute danger. Shortly before the blast, witnesses saw two men running towards Melkweg near the …

Explosion at Amsterdam home previously struck by bullets
4 years, 5 months ago

Explosion at Amsterdam home previously struck by bullets

NL Times  

There was an explosion at a home on Dijkmanshuizenstraat in Amsterdam early on Monday morning. This same home was targeted in a drive-by shooting in July, and their neighbors were the target of another explosion last week. Last week Wednesday, October 21, the authorities also responded to Dijkmanshuizenstraat after an explosion at around 4:00 a.m. Locals were woken by multiple …

Gunshot victim found on Amsterdam street by explosive device; Mayor shuts two businesses in response
4 years, 5 months ago

Gunshot victim found on Amsterdam street by explosive device; Mayor shuts two businesses in response

NL Times  

The Amsterdam mayor’s office ordered two businesses closed in the interest of public safety after a man was found shot in front of them early Saturday morning. An explosive device was also found at the scene near the victim, police said. The street was closed off so police could secure trace evidence, including shell casings found on the street. On …

Explosive substance found in Groningen flat wrecked in blast; Two in custody
4 years, 10 months ago

Explosive substance found in Groningen flat wrecked in blast; Two in custody

NL Times  

Investigators looking into a Friday evening explosion at an apartment building in Groningen arrested two residents late Saturday night after finding an “explosive substance” at the scene. Once there, police said they found a situation which was suspicious enough it required them to evacuate the immediate surroundings, and contact the specialized explosives ordinance team for assistance. pic.twitter.com/drXg25Kkze — Rick ten …

Explosion rocks Amsterdam near hotel where hand grenade was found last year
5 years, 8 months ago

Explosion rocks Amsterdam near hotel where hand grenade was found last year

NL Times  

People in Amsterdam received a frightening wake-up call when a large explosion rattled windows and shook floors early Saturday morning. On Saturday morning, police cordoned off both the Korte van Eeghenstraat and the larger Van Eeghenstraat during the police investigation, as well as parts of the Van Eeghenlaan. "The trace evidence research is still underway and will take some time," …

Amsterdam concerned at wave of ATM blasts and grenade attacks
5 years, 10 months ago

Amsterdam concerned at wave of ATM blasts and grenade attacks

Dutch News  

Authorities in Amsterdam have set up a task force to look into the increasing use of explosive and hand grenades by criminal gangs. The city council has asked the ‘troika’ of police, prosecution and council officials to look at what preventive measures can be taken to protect businesses from violence and intimidation. The problem has spread to neighbouring municipalities such …

Amsterdam concerned at wave of ATM blasts and grenade attacks
5 years, 10 months ago

Amsterdam concerned at wave of ATM blasts and grenade attacks

Dutch News  

Authorities in Amsterdam have set up a task force to look into the increasing use of explosive and hand grenades by criminal gangs. The city council has asked the ‘troika’ of police, prosecution and council officials to look at what preventive measures can be taken to protect businesses from violence and intimidation. The problem has spread to neighbouring municipalities such …

Yet another explosive found at an Amsterdam coffeeshop
5 years, 10 months ago

Yet another explosive found at an Amsterdam coffeeshop

NL Times  

The police found a hand grenade at a coffeeshop on Brouwersgracht in Amsterdam on Sunday morning. Hand grenades and other explosives found at Amsterdam businesses is not a rare occurrence. Last weekend two hand grenades were left at coffeeshop New Times in Amsterdam Spuistraat. According to Het Parool, the man who owns the building in which New Times is located …

Police close Amsterdam streets over suspicious object
6 years, 7 months ago

Police close Amsterdam streets over suspicious object

NL Times  

The police closed off Voetboogstraat and surrounding streets in Amsterdam center for hours on Thursday morning due to the discovery of a suspicious object. Multiple hand grenades were found in Amsterdam city center over the past year. Hand grenades were also found at club ABE, cafe In the City and cocktail bar Suzy Wong Lounge this year and last. On …

Amsterdam police investigate four explosives and shooting incidents
6 years, 7 months ago

Amsterdam police investigate four explosives and shooting incidents

Dutch News  

Amsterdam police are investigating three separate incidents, two involving explosives, in the same street in the west of the city. A small explosion on the Johan Huizingalaan in Slotervaart on Wednesday morning damaged a bus shelter and the door to a building, said by the Parool to be the Moroccan Javanese restaurant Marovaan. On Tuesday, a grenade was found outside …

Amsterdam police investigate four explosives and shooting incidents
6 years, 7 months ago

Amsterdam police investigate four explosives and shooting incidents

Dutch News  

Amsterdam police are investigating three separate incidents, two involving explosives, in the same street in the west of the city. A small explosion on the Johan Huizingalaan in Slotervaart on Wednesday morning damaged a bus shelter and the door to a building, said by the Parool to be the Moroccan Javanese restaurant Marovaan. On Tuesday, a grenade was found outside …

Explosion at Amsterdam restaurant; third explosive in two days
6 years, 7 months ago

Explosion at Amsterdam restaurant; third explosive in two days

NL Times  

An explosive went off in front of the Marovaan restaurant on Johan Huizingalaan at around 1:50 a.m. on Wednesday morning. This is the third explosive on an Amsterdam street in two days, and the third incident on Johan Huizingalaan in four days. The police also found an explosive at the front door of a building on Jan Evertsenstraat in Amsterdam-West …

Amsterdam cafe closed indefinitely over found explosive
8 years, 1 month ago

Amsterdam cafe closed indefinitely over found explosive

NL Times  

Cafe In The City in Amsterdam was closed down indefinitely by order of Mayor Eberhard van der Laan on Wednesday evening following the discovery of a small explosive, believed to be a hand grenade, earlier in the day, Het Parool reports. The cafe and surrounding area were evacuated and closed down for several hours after the explosive was found, bringing …

Explosives find clears Groningen neighborhood
9 years, 10 months ago

Explosives find clears Groningen neighborhood

NL Times  

The discovery of an explosive in a flat on Paramaribostraat in Groningen led to 16 homes being evacuated on Sunday night. The explosive was discovered after local residents called the police and reported seeing a man walking the streets with an air rifle. The police immediately vacated the apartment and called in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, which advised that …

Large explosion at Dutch fireworks warehouse kills 20
24 years, 10 months ago

Large explosion at Dutch fireworks warehouse kills 20

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 20 people were …

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