Prosecutors demand up to five years in prison for elderly helpdesk fraud scam

Activist Hans Metz (1945-2026) hid under Roel van Duijn's bed to save the Provo revolution

EU halts Venice Biennale funding over Russian participation

Netherlands bans products from illegal Israeli settlements

Starting September 22, the Netherlands will implement a ban on trade involving products originating from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This measure follows a May announcement made after efforts to establish a collective European ban were unsuccessful.

Number of malfunction reports for bicycle conveyor belt at Central Station continues to rise

The number of malfunctions for the bicycle conveyor belt at Amsterdam Central Station has risen to 745 since January 2023, averaging nearly six per week. The municipality is currently negotiating a new maintenance contract to address structural issues, including poor weather resistance and debris, before the current agreement expires in late 2026.

US announces new 50 percent tariffs on Canadian products

United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to impose a 50 percent tariff on various Canadian products. This new policy marks a significant change in trade measures affecting goods imported from Canada.