In a world ruled by constant notifications, Amsterdam’s unique “offline club” is offering something rare, complete digital silence. Guests hand over their phones at the door and spend two hours disconnected from screens. Instead, they dive into creative, reflective activities and real conversations. The idea is simple but powerful: take a break from the digital noise and reconnect with yourself. As digital fatigue rises globally, this concept is striking a chord.


Inside Amsterdam’s Offline Club: Where Phones Are Banned And Silence Takes Over 

An explosion has damaged a Jewish school in the Dutch capital Amsterdam, in what the city mayor condemned as a "deliberate attack against the Jewish community".

Mayor Femke Halsema said the overnight blast caused limited damage to the outer wall of the school in the Buitenveldert district. No injuries were reported.

Amsterdam School Attack: Blast Against Exterior Wall of Jewish School

An explosion damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam early on Saturday. The city’s mayor called it a deliberate attack targeting the Jewish community. No injuries were reported in the blast.

‘Deliberate attack’: Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam, Mayor condemns ‘cowardly act’

Tens of thousands of different coloured tulips are planted in the park for the public to pick for free. The day started with a fireworks display before thousands of visitors holding paper bags descended on the park. The day attracts tourists from all over the world. 

Amsterdam: Tulips Fill Amsterdam’s Museumplein with Colour

A viral video shows Amsterdam streets turning into a slippery ice rink, with pedestrians, cyclists and cars struggling to stay upright. The chaotic winter scenes have sparked laughter online, drawing millions of views and humorous reactions.

‘Streets or ice rink’: Viral video captures chaos in Amsterdam as people struggle on icy roads – WATCH

A huge fire on New Year gutted a 19th century church in Amsterdam even as Netherlands faced an "unprecedented" violence on Wednesday.

Amsterdam: Fire Rips Historic Church on New Year as Netherlands Sees ‘Unprecedented Violence’ 

Amsterdam is famous worldwide for its love of bicycles. With over 1 million bikes for 800,000 people, it is the city where bicycles outnumber cars. Nearly 60% of people in Amsterdam use bicycles to commute daily, making it a model city for green transport.

This city has more bicycles than cars!

A violent stabbing incident occurred in central Amsterdam on Thursday, leaving four people seriously wounded, according to Dutch police. Authorities have taken a suspect into custody after a bystander intervened and overpowered the attacker. Watch to know more!

Amsterdam: At least 5 people wounded in stabbing near Dam square, suspect arrested

The Rijksmuseum Museum in Amsterdam is hosting a major exhibition showcasing over 75 Asian bronze masterpieces spanning 4,000 years of history. The exhibition, which runs until January 12th next year, features works from six museums in Asian countries, including many that have never been seen in Europe before, including statues of Lord Buddha, Shiva, and Vishnu. Watch this report for more!



Rijksmuseum Showcases 75 Bronze Masterpieces; Rare Statues Of Lord Buddha, Shiva & Vishnu Displayed

The Rijksmuseum Museum in Amsterdam is hosting a major exhibition showcasing over 75 Asian bronze masterpieces spanning 4,000 years of history. The exhibition, which runs until January 12th next year, features works from six museums in Asian countries, including many that have never been seen in Europe before, including statues of Lord Buddha, Shiva, and Vishnu. Watch this report for more!

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is hosting an exhibition titled Asian Bronze. 4000 Years of Beauty from September 27, 2024 to January 12, 2025. The exhibition features bronze works from across Asia.

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum Brings Together Bronze Pieces From Asia

Items at an Amsterdam Museum is showcasing over 75 Asian bronze masterpieces in its latest exhibition. The exhibition features works from six museums in various Asian countries, most works are on display in the Netherlands for the first time. Watch to know more.

Climate protesters raid, shut down Amsterdam's famous Rijksmuseum

A Boeing 777 aircraft, intended to reach Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, turned around and landed back in Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport shortly after takeoff on Sunday, reporting an unspecified technical issue. Watch in for more details!

Boeing 777 returns to Amsterdam due to technical problem

Police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters in the Dutch capital on Tuesday, a day after riot police violently broke up an encampment at Amsterdam University. Watch in for more details!

Pro-Palestinian protest in Amsterdam turns violent

Amsterdam 'fashion library' takes aim at clothes waste

Pro-Palestine demonstators in Amsterdam held a surprise demostration inside a mall showering pamphlets on unsuspecting shoppers. Watch the video to know more.

Amsterdam: Creative pro-Palestine, protesters shower pamphlets on shoppers

Every Bitcoin transaction uses on average almost the same amount of water that is needed to fill a backyard swimming pool and that's the conclusion of a study conducted by the University of Amsterdam which indicates the amount of resources wasted in Bitcoin processes.

Bitcoin's growing enviornmental problems, every bitcoin payment 'uses a swimming pool of water'

Netherlands suffers recession with weak consumer spending and exports

Amsterdam bans cruise ships to limit tourists and curb pollution

Marijuana smoking in public banned at Amsterdam's infamous red light district

Amsterdam's Schiphol airport announced the intention to eliminate late-night flights by the end of 2025 to reduce noise pollution, and carbon dioxide emissions. Hem Soraya brings you the report.

Dutch court blocks plans to cut Schipol airport flights | WION Climate Tracker

Netherlands’ largest underwater bicycle complex unveiled in Amsterdam for city’s 900,000 cyclists

Hundreds of climate activists stormed Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Saturday and sat in front of the wheels of a private jet aircraft preventing it from taking off.

WION Climate Tracker | Hundreds of climate activists block private jets in Amsterdam

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Inside Amsterdam’s Offline Club: Where Phones Are Banned And Silence Takes Over

Amsterdam School Attack: Blast Against Exterior Wall of Jewish School

‘Deliberate attack’: Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam

Amsterdam: Tulips Fill Amsterdam’s Museumplein with Colour

‘Streets or ice rink’: Chaos in Amsterdam as people struggle on icy roads–WATCH

Amsterdam: Fire Rips Historic Church on New Year as Netherlands Sees ‘Unprecedented Violence’

This city has more bicycles than cars!

Amsterdam: At least 5 people wounded in stabbing near Dam square, suspect arrested

Rijksmuseum Showcases 75 Bronze Masterpieces; Rare Statues Of Lord Buddha, Shiva & Vishnu Displayed

Rijksmuseum Showcases 75 Bronze Masterpieces; Rare Statues Of Lord Buddha, Shiva & Vishnu Displayed

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum Brings Together Bronze Pieces From Asia

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum Brings Together Bronze Pieces From Asia

Climate protesters raid, shut down Amsterdam's famous Rijksmuseum

Boeing 777 returns to Amsterdam due to technical problem

Pro-Palestinian protest in Amsterdam turns violent

Amsterdam 'fashion library' takes aim at clothes waste

Amsterdam: Creative pro-Palestine, protesters shower pamphlets on shoppers

Bitcoin's growing enviornmental problems, every bitcoin payment 'uses a swimming pool of water'

Netherlands suffers recession with weak consumer spending and exports

Amsterdam bans cruise ships to limit tourists and curb pollution

Marijuana smoking in public banned at Amsterdam's infamous red light district

Dutch court blocks plans to cut Schipol airport flights | WION Climate Tracker

Netherlands’ largest underwater bicycle complex unveiled in Amsterdam for city’s 900,000 cyclists

WION Climate Tracker | Hundreds of climate activists block private jets in Amsterdam