Body found in water at Amstelpark

Man (30) dies from injuries after stabbing on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal

Armed robbery at jewelry store on Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan in Amsterdam Nieuw-West

21-year-old man arrested after attempted burglary at Spaarndam fire station

A 21-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested for attempting to burglarize a fire station in Spaarndam after DNA evidence was found at the scene. This incident is part of a significant nationwide increase in burglaries targeting fire stations, where criminals specifically seek specialist rescue equipment.

Water board around Amsterdam further expands sprinkling ban

The Amstel, Gooi and Vecht water board is extending its irrigation ban to include the use of groundwater due to persistent drought conditions. This measure follows a previous restriction on using surface water for irrigation, as recent rainfall has not been sufficient to restore freshwater levels.

Oil prices rise again following unrest in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices have risen for the fourth consecutive day following increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Two large oil tankers turned back from the area, citing safety concerns regarding passage through the strait.