Police arrested a 23-year-old man from Diemen suspected of involvement in a fatal shooting that occurred at a gas station near Muiden in March. The arrest follows a police search that included a public appeal and a 10,000-euro reward for information. A second suspect from Amsterdam remains in custody as investigations continue.
After decades as the director of his family business, 58-year-old Gert decided to resign to travel and explore new experiences. He shared his story of taking on various side jobs in the Netherlands to find personal growth and meaning outside of his corporate career.
A large fire broke out at a waste processing facility in the Westpoort area of Amsterdam, resulting in a strong smell of burning plastic across several parts of the city. Authorities have advised residents affected by the smoke to close windows and doors and to turn off mechanical ventilation systems.
Emergency services have shifted from a rescue to a recovery operation after a push boat sank in Amsterdam's Coenhaven, with the missing crew member presumed deceased. Authorities, including the labor inspectorate, have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.
Belgium has announced an import ban on products originating from Israeli-occupied territories. The country took this unilateral action after the European Commission failed to implement a unified European-wide ban last week.
A judge in the Netherlands has ruled that a dog owner is liable for damages after his dog bit an 11-year-old girl in Diemen in 2022. The owner must pay 3,000 euros in compensation after the court rejected his claim that the victim was at fault for the incident.