Customs officers at Schiphol Airport intercepted eighteen kilograms of cocaine found in the carry-on luggage of a crew member arriving from Mexico. The narcotics have been destroyed, and a specialized team from the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee is currently investigating the incident.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Passenger traffic at European airports showed steady growth throughout the summer despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising fuel costs. While traffic at hubs like Schiphol remained stable, industry experts warn that inflation and higher ticket prices create an uncertain outlook for the coming months.
Advocacy groups are demanding that Meta stop selling its smart glasses in the Netherlands due to privacy violations and unauthorized filming. They have threatened a lawsuit in Amsterdam if the company does not comply with their demands by October 13.
A successful pilot program in Amsterdam has helped over 60 percent of participating asylum seekers find employment or make progress toward securing a job since 2025. Due to these positive results, the initiative, which primarily placed participants in the hospitality, logistics, and transport sectors, will be continued.
A pilot project in Amsterdam has successfully assisted 644 asylum seekers in finding employment. Both the participants and the involved employers have expressed positive feedback regarding the initiative.
A 235-ton bridge section for the Schinkelbrug project was hoisted from the water near the Nieuwe Meersluis in Amsterdam today. The structure, which was built in Friesland and transported via canal, is part of a larger infrastructure expansion to increase the number of bridges over the Schinkel by 2027.
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