haarlemsdagbladJul 6, 2026, 18:00

Man from Hillegom speaks of 'dream life' with family, but remains in jail as suspect in sexual exploitation of his own wife

A man from Hillegom remains in custody as he faces charges for the sexual exploitation and rape of his wife, as well as the possession of child pornography. Despite the defendant's denials and his request for release, the court determined that the seriousness of the allegations warrants his continued detention.

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

23-year-old man arrested in case of Hajar (29) found dead, taken into custody in Koggenland

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Koggenland in connection with the death of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was discovered in a suitcase in Amsterdam. The suspect was apprehended following a separate violent incident and was previously identified by police after appearing on surveillance footage with the victim.

Supermarket chain Carrefour lowers profit forecast due to riots in France

Carrefour has lowered its profit forecasts for 2026 and this year due to significant uncertainty caused by widespread rioting in France. The unrest has led to property damage, looting at multiple retail locations, and operational disruptions including shortened store hours and increased security costs.

Live: Driehoek to hold press conference at 7 p.m. on the death of Hajar (29)

Amsterdam officials are holding a press conference to provide updates on the death of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was found in a suitcase near the Amsteldijk. The woman had been missing since early October, with police previously reporting that she was last seen with a man near the RAI.

Prince Harry hopes to mend ties with family: 'Enough drama in the world'

Prince Harry has stated his intention to reconcile with his family, emphasizing the need to move past personal conflicts given the current state of the world. After previously moving to California, Harry has returned to the United Kingdom and is seeking to mend strained relationships with his father and brother.

De Boelelaan in Amsterdam-Zuid partially closed for seven months starting November 2 due to roadworks

Beginning November 2, a seven-month construction project will partially close De Boelelaan in Amsterdam-Zuid to reconfigure the road into a 30-kilometer-per-hour zone and improve pedestrian and cyclist safety. Local residents should expect noise disruptions, traffic diversions, and temporary changes to parking and waste facilities while infrastructure and sewer work are completed.