paroolSep 5, 2026, 01:00

Amsterdam children placed far outside the city as youth care funding hits a wall: ‘You want to prevent such a disruption in their lives’

A shortage of youth care facilities and an intake freeze at Levvel have forced Amsterdam authorities to place children in facilities far away from the city. This lack of local capacity has negatively affected both standard care and emergency support services, raising concerns about the well-being and stability of the affected children.

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

Years of illegal use of Schiphol: environmental groups and local residents take legal action over cabinet plans

A coalition of environmental groups and residents has challenged new government regulations for Schiphol Airport at the Council of State. The plaintiffs claim the rules legitimize years of illegal operations and are seeking a mandatory reduction in flight numbers.

US correspondent Mari Meyer (40) traveled across the US for stories on civil resistance against Trump: ‘The idea that Americans do nothing is absurd’

American correspondent Mari Meyer traveled across the United States to research various forms of civil resistance against Donald Trump for her book, Resist. She argues that the American inclination toward taking direct action provides valuable lessons for others.

Pre-trial detention of Marius Borg Høiby will not be extended, prosecutor to appeal

Marius Borg Høiby will remain in custody after prosecutors appealed a court decision that denied the extension of his pre-trial detention. The 29-year-old, who is currently appealing a four-year prison sentence for rape and assault, is being held due to concerns about the risk of reoffending.

PRO wants an end to online manipulation: Boys are being aggressively targeted by gambling sites

Member of Parliament Barbara Kathmann is introducing a bill to combat addictive digital algorithms and manipulative practices that target young people. The legislation aims to restrict features like endless scrolling and predatory marketing by gambling sites to protect the mental health of users.

Public Prosecution Service increases reward for ‘Bolle’ Jos Leijdekkers tenfold – but ‘golden tip’ rarely provides relief

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has raised the reward for information leading to the arrest of Jos Leijdekkers to 2 million euros. Research indicates, however, that increasing bounty amounts is often ineffective at generating successful leads.