Israel has qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest final following the first semi-final held in Vienna. Singer Noam Bettan secured enough jury and public votes to progress in the competition alongside other favorites.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
After more than a century, Artis Zoo in Amsterdam has permanently closed its sea lion exhibit following concerns regarding the size of the enclosure. The three remaining sea lions have been relocated to a larger facility in Singapore, while their former habitat will be repurposed for the zoo's penguins.
The remains of two Afghan refugees found on the beach of Texel have been identified after a long forensic investigation into a fatal boat sinking in the English Channel. Investigations have revealed that the Netherlands is increasingly serving as a key logistical hub for the smuggling operations that provide dangerous, substandard equipment for these refugee crossings.
A home on the Amstelkade in Amsterdam was targeted by anti-LGBTQ+ vandalism on Wednesday night when a brick was thrown through a window and homophobic threats were spray-painted on a wall. Police and the Roze in Blauw unit are investigating the attack, which is part of a recurring pattern of harassment against the residents.
A judge has ordered Donald Trump to provide sworn testimony by December 11 in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a program regarding the 2021 Capitol riot. Although the BBC has apologized for the edited footage in question, they are seeking a dismissal of the case, arguing that the claims do not meet the legal threshold for defamation.
The 29-year-old Hajar, who went missing on October 4, sent desperate text messages for help before her body was later discovered in a suitcase in an Amsterdam canal. Her family has criticized the police for not treating her initial disappearance as an urgent matter, while a 23-year-old suspect is now facing court proceedings.
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