The building was squatted in february 2001. Since that time it has engaged in a relentless struggle against its various owners - always maffia-esque types, front men and white-collar speculators - and against the rampant conversion of social housing in Amsterdam into appartments for the wealthy.

Speculation capital, and the state that supports it, has finally got its way. Riot cops will evict the house (and several other squats) on tuesday 14th October. Everything - and everyone - who remains in the house, will be removed by the strong (militarised) arm of the state...

This is however not the end. The social space (Joe's Garage) in the ground floor will find a new location. Affordable housing in Amsterdam remains as scarce, if not scarcer, than ever. People have to live somewhere, and that is why squatting, the struggle against speculation, the struggle against the sale of social housing, will continue. Because there is no choice.

For background and updates see the pretoriusstraat 28 website (which has some English pages):

 http://squat.net/ps28

The website of the social centre, Joe's Garage, is in English:

 http://joesgarage.nl

Updates will be posted on Dutch indymedia, hopefully not only in Dutch:

 http://indymedia.nl

This is not the end, but a new beginning!

WONEN MOET!