A week after Israeli soccer fans were attacked in the streets of Amsterdam, triggering damning accusations of a “Jew hunt” in a city with an ugly history of antisemitism, a clearer picture of what happened that night is slowly emerging. It suggests a far more nuanced take on events than Dutch authorities had initially indicated. CBC | World News
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Police on high alert for France-Israel soccer match after violence in Amsterdam
A heavy police presence but few visiting fans are expected when France hosts Israel in Nations League soccer on Thursday, a week after violence erupted in Amsterdam in connection with an Israeli team’s visit. CBC | World News
Read More »Paris to deploy 4,000 police officers for Israel-France soccer match following violence in Amsterdam
Paris police said Sunday that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for a France-Israel soccer match to ensure security a week after violence against Israeli fans in Amsterdam. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Israel warns of ‘planned attacks’ in countries including UK following Amsterdam clashes
Israel’s National Security Council is warning Jews and Israelis to avoid major sporting and cultural events in countries, including the UK. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Amsterdam police detain pro-Palestinian protesters at banned demonstration
Police detained dozens of people Sunday for taking part in a demonstration in central Amsterdam that had been outlawed following violence targeting fans of an Israeli soccer club, local media reported. CBC | World News
Read More »Israel to sends planes to Amsterdam after violence against Israeli soccer fans
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered two rescue planes be sent to the Netherlands on Friday after violence targeting Israeli football fans broke out in Amsterdam overnight. CBC | World News
Read More »Amsterdam attacks LIVE: Seven Israelis missing after mob attacks – horror footage appears
The Israeli Shin Bet has confirmed it is increasing security at all embassies in the Netherlands and Israeli flights from the country. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Why tourists should ditch Amsterdam and head to its cheaper laid-back neighbour instead
This Dutch city is a cheaper and less crowded alternative to party-hard Amsterdam. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Europe’s most underrated city dubbed a ‘mini Amsterdam’ but without the crowds
This beautiful town has been compared to Amsterdam thanks to its canals and colourful architecture. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Europe’s cheapest destinations to fly to in May include a quirky alternative to Amsterdam
A sunny Costa del Sol hotspot and a cheap Italian city break are all some of the most affordable destinations to fly to from the UK in May. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
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