Customs intercept 800 kilos of cocaine at Amsterdam port

Global food prices reach highest level since January 2023

Global food prices reached their highest level since January 2023 in July. This increase is attributed to adverse weather conditions and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the Black Sea region.

Gilano H. from Wild West-style shooting at Zaandam hospital arrested in Ghana

Dutch national Gilano H. was arrested in Ghana while attempting to smuggle 6 million euros worth of cocaine. He was previously wanted by authorities in connection with a shooting at an emergency department in Zaandam.

14-year-old girl missing from Southeast, police and family concerned

Police and family are concerned for 14-year-old Foske, who went missing yesterday in the Zuidoost district of Amsterdam. A witness last spotted the teenager this morning near Diemen, and authorities are currently appealing to the public for any information regarding her whereabouts.

Farmers face tension amid heat and drought: corn scorching and potatoes barely surviving

Farmers in the Netherlands are facing significant challenges due to ongoing heat and drought, which are damaging crops like corn and potatoes. Despite these concerns, some farmers remain hopeful as potato prices have begun to recover.

‘Explosion of violence’ by fare dodgers at Lelylaan station: police share images of two suspects