US sentence of Jaitsen Singh (81) converted to life imprisonment by judge

62-jarige man maakt afspraak voor seks met '15-jarig meisje': 140 uur taakstraf

A 62-year-old man was sentenced to 140 hours of community service for arranging a sexual encounter with a person he believed to be a 15-year-old girl. Although the individual was actually an adult setting a trap, the court ruled that the man's intent to engage in illicit behavior warranted the conviction.

Illegal prostitution in Diemen home causes neighborhood nuisance

The mayor of Diemen has closed a residence in the Holland Park neighborhood due to illegal prostitution and reports of nuisance. Local authorities are actively working with the police to combat human trafficking and criminal activities in residential properties.

Person seriously injured after stabbing in Amsterdam-Noord

Public Prosecution Service seizes 433 million in cash and assets from criminals, a new record

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service confiscated a record 433 million euros in criminal assets and goods in 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the total value of seizures has increased.

LIVE: The Pride Walk in Amsterdam

The Pride Walk, a protest for queer inclusion and solidarity, is taking place today in Amsterdam. Participants gathered at Dam Square at 11:00 AM before marching towards Vondelpark, which has been renamed Pride Park for the event.