haarlemsdagbladJun 19, 2026, 17:33

Anti-torture committee: Care in immigration detention centers insufficient

The Council of Europe's anti-torture committee (CPT) has reported that care for foreigners in Dutch detention centers is partially insufficient. Following an October visit to facilities in Rotterdam, Schiphol, and Ter Apel, the committee's report highlights significant deficiencies in the standard of care provided to detainees.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Jetten calls on Trump and Musk to keep helping Ukraine: ‘Russians are attacking on an assembly line’

Dutch official Rob Jetten and other European leaders in Brussels are urging Donald Trump and Elon Musk to restore support for Ukraine, criticizing current American restrictions on intelligence and satellite services. European officials warn that cutting aid to Ukraine would threaten the entire continent's security as Russia continues its aggressive campaign against energy infrastructure.

Cabinet wants to scrap tax deduction for uninsured medical expenses, Parliament impatient for alternative

The Dutch government intends to abolish tax deductions for non-insured medical expenses by 2028, a move that currently impacts 900,000 households. The House of Representatives has expressed significant frustration, demanding a concrete compensation plan for chronically ill and disabled citizens before supporting the measure.

Police seize server at data center in Amsterdam-Oost at the request of the US

Police in Amsterdam have seized a server from a data center in the city's eastern district at the request of the United States. The action targets an Italian internet provider suspected by American authorities of facilitating the antifascist movement antifa.

Another assassination attempt on Utrecht criminal who played a key role in the Marengo trial

A Utrecht-based figure named Khalid H., a key individual in the Marengo trial, has survived another assassination attempt after gunshots were fired on the Donaudreef. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack, with sources suggesting the motive could potentially be linked to a familial conflict.

Concerns over ending emergency care in Hoofddorp? Information evening draws few visitors

The Spaarne Gasthuis hospital plans to centralize 24-hour emergency care in Haarlem-Zuid by 2033, effectively closing the emergency department in Hoofddorp. Despite significant public and political backlash regarding travel times, a recent information evening in Hoofddorp drew very few attendees.