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‘Heroic’ British man praised after tackling suspected knifeman in Amsterdam

Five people were injured during a knife attack on Thursday before a suspect was overpowered by a British passer-by.

Evening Standard

Ukrainian man, 30, is identified as suspect in Amsterdam mass stabbing

Officers were called just before 3.30 pm local time and found five injured people in and around Sint Nicolaasstraat

Evening Standard

Suspect in Amsterdam stabbing rampage was Ukrainian, police say

Police on Saturday were still unclear about the motive for the stabbing

The Independent UK

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Amsterdam mayor gives hero award to ‘modest’ English tourist who tackled knifeman

The mystery hero should be made an honorary Amsterdamer, locals said

The Independent UK

In Amsterdam, clashes trigger a divisive blame game as old wounds reopen

Violence that marred a football match between Israeli and Dutch teams scars the diverse city now searching for healing.

Al Jazeera

‘Who benefits from this?’ Soul-searching after the Amsterdam violence

Jewish and Muslim communities speak of heightened fears as questions linger about events around football match

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: How fan violence became a political football

In today’s newsletter: Clashes in Amsterdam ahead of Ajax’s match against Israeli side Maccabi exposed something darker about hooglianism, and society at large

The Guardian - UK

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‘Toxic cocktail’ led to Amsterdam violence, mayor says

Antisemitism, hooliganism and anger over Gaza war all factors in trouble that broke out last week, report says

The Guardian - UK

Amsterdam violence: Five more arrests over attacks on Israeli football fans after Ajax-Maccabi match

A total of 68 people have now been arrested over the attacks

Evening Standard

Israeli football fans and the violence in Amsterdam: what we know

The trouble in the Netherlands when Maccabi Tel Aviv played Ajax last week horrified people around the world

The Guardian - UK

Bill Ackman vows to leave Amsterdam stock exchange over 'failure to protect tourists'

Ackman said he would moving Pershing Square's secondary shares to London and called on Universal Music Group to switch to New York.

Fortune

Dozens Of Pro-Palestinian And Peace Activists Detained After Defying Amsterdam Protest Ban

A Dutch court has upheld a ban on all demonstrations following violence last week

International Business Times

First charges over violence linked to football match in Amsterdam

City’s police chief says ‘incidents on both sides’ led to violent unrest as ‘around 40’ fined and released

The Guardian - UK

Israeli football fans, pro-Palestinians attacked in Amsterdam: What we know

Tensions in Dutch capital had been brewing after Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans took down a Palestine flag.

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Amsterdam Bans Demonstrations After Violent Clashes At Soccer Game

Amsterdam imposes ban on demonstrations after violent clashes involving Israeli soccer fans. Mayor expresses concern over antisemitic acts and implements s...

The Independent UK

Attacks on Israeli fans in the Netherlands prompts prime minister to cancel climate talks trip

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has canceled his planned trip to United Nations climate talks in Azerbaijan so he can stay in the Netherlands to deal with the fallout from assaults on fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer team in Amsterdam that authorities condemned as antisemitic

The Independent UK

How did the Amsterdam attacks unfold?

With both Palestinian and Israeli governments demanding protection for their citizens, the Independent asks what sparked the violence that left five people in hospital and dozens injured

The Guardian - UK

Amsterdam police arrest more than 60 people after attacks on Israeli football fans

Plane carrying fans home lands in Israel as Amsterdam mayor condemns ‘hit and run’ attacks on visiting supporters

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The Independent UK

Dutch king says his nation failed Jewish community during football fan attacks – like during Second World War

Amsterdam mayor condemns ‘hit and run’ attacks on Israeli football fans as ‘a dark day’ in city’s history

The Guardian - UK

More than 60 arrests in Amsterdam after attacks on Israeli football fans – as it happened

City officials say supporters were attacked, abused and pelted with fireworks

Evening Standard

'Criminals on scooters' carry out anti-Semitic attacks against Israeli football fans in Amsterdam

Five hospitalised and at least 62 people arrested in Netherlands after ‘severe and violent incidents against Israelis’

The Guardian - UK

Amsterdam is sick of ‘party tourists’. It should take drastic measures to stop them

The city has had enough of stag parties and red-light gawpers. But it will take more than an online quiz to curb over-tourism, says journalist Renate van der Zee

International Business Times

Amsterdam Mayor Wants To Regulate Cocaine: AFP Interview

Hard drugs like cocaine and ecstasy should be regulated, according to the mayor of Amsterdam, who believes this is the only way to defeat narco-trafficking and its "disastrous" effect on her city.

The Guardian - UK

Across Europe, drugs policies need a rethink

Letters: Robin Prior says current policies make the drug trade more profitable, while Bill Nightingale thinks the evidence for the approach advocated by the mayor of Amsterdam is overwhelming

The Guardian - UK

‘Potheads, go giggle elsewhere’: public weed ban begins in Amsterdam

Tourists and residents now face €100 fine for public smoking in De Wallen, but some business owners are worried about impact

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