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“Even after his death, they stripped him of his dignity”: family of murdered Sherwin (41) has letter read at trial of two of nine suspects

The family of Sherwin Peterhof, who was murdered and buried in Meer last year, shared an emotional statement during an Amsterdam court hearing for two suspects accused of disposing of his body. The suspects allegedly transported the body in a car trunk for several days before burial and now face a maximum sentence of 24 months. A total of nine individuals are suspected of involvement in the case.

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Alderman on massive cost increase for bridge over the IJ: "I also had to swallow hard"

Amsterdam's Alderman for Mobility, Elise Moeskops, expressed shock over reports that the projected cost of the new bridge over the IJ has nearly tripled, potentially reaching 850 million euros. Originally estimated at 340 million euros, the price hike was revealed in negotiation documents and described by Moeskops as a significant blow to the coalition's plans. The alderman intends to discuss the financial implications with regional partners before finalizing the next steps later this year.

Alderman on massive cost increase for IJ bridge: I also had to swallow hard

Amsterdam Alderman Elise Moeskops expressed shock as the estimated cost for the new bridge over the IJ has risen from approximately –340 million to between –650 million and –850 million. During a city council meeting, Moeskops noted that these figures are preliminary estimates based on reference projects and ongoing planning. The city plans to discuss the budget implications with partners like the Amsterdam Transport Region later this year.

No unanimous support for new team of aldermen in Zandvoort. Wiegmans will not live in Zandvoort

A new board of aldermen has officially started in Zandvoort following their appointment on Wednesday night. The three aldermen did not receive unanimous support from the municipal council, and one appointee from The Hague has stated they will not relocate to the town.

Two-year prison sentence demanded for burying body of Surinamese Sherwin Peterhof (41) in Belgian cornfield

Busy World Cup days barely increase hospitality revenue

Dutch catering entrepreneurs expect busy days during the World Cup, as 170 municipalities have permitted pubs and cafes to extend their opening hours. However, business owners anticipate that the increased crowds will not necessarily result in higher overall turnover. The tournament officially began this Thursday.