A court in The Hague has sentenced 39-year-old Paul V. to 21 years in prison for the murder of his ex-partner, Laura, in January 2024. The court ruled that V. strangled the victim with a dog chain, rejecting his defense that she had taken her own life.
On Wednesday, June 24, the Netherlands recorded its warmest temperature for that date since records began in 1901. The temperature in De Bilt reached 32.8 degrees Celsius, breaking the previous record of 32.6 degrees set in 2005.
The biennial vocal festival The Big Sing will host the youth performance 'Lost & Found' at PHIL Haarlem on June 25. In this production, young participants serve as both performers and creators, having written the scripts and songs themselves under professional guidance.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike in southern Lebanon targeting two Hezbollah members. According to the IDF, the individuals posed a threat to Israeli troops operating in the area.
Waste collection services will begin earlier than normal and recycling points will close ahead of schedule. Residents are encouraged to check the updated timetable for these adjusted service hours.
Thijs Römer is set to give his first interview since his conviction on the NPO Radio 1 program MISCHA! during the night of Wednesday to Thursday. The live broadcast was confirmed by broadcaster AVROTROS to the ANP news agency.