paroolNov 10, 2026, 12:47

Amsterdam woman (26) identified as ringleader in three cases of extreme underworld violence: ‘Extreme violence as a business model’

Melissa P., a 26-year-old from Amsterdam, is currently being investigated for her alleged role in coordinating violent criminal activities for financial gain. Prosecutors have linked her to multiple incidents, including the attempted shooting of a Hells Angel in Germany and a planned liquidation in Amsterdam.

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

Agreement with Germany: more and faster trains between Amsterdam and Berlin, Hamburg and Frankfurt

Dutch State Secretary Annet Bertram and German Transport Minister Steffen Bilger have agreed to improve rail connections between Amsterdam and various German cities. The plan focuses on increasing train frequency, reducing travel times, and expediting the connection of the Betuweroute freight line to the German rail network.

Fake police officer arrested for defrauding elderly woman in Utrecht of 30,000 euros

Police have arrested a 24-year-old man from Amsterdam for his role in a telephone scam that defrauded an elderly woman in Utrecht of 30,000 euros. The victim was manipulated into handing over valuables and her PIN code to individuals posing as police officers, who later used her bank card at gold shops.

Amsterdam canal house on Keizersgracht squatted, police move to evict

Police have initiated the eviction of a building occupied by squatters on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam after discovering the entry in progress. The squatters claimed they were driven to occupy the neglected property due to the city's ongoing housing crisis.

Jetten speaks at Kristallnacht commemoration: 'Violence against Jews is never far away'

Dutch minister Rob Jetten warned against rising antisemitism during the national Kristallnacht commemoration held at the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam. He pledged government support for the security of Jewish communities and condemned violence against Jewish individuals and institutions.

First edition of Surinamese film festival Makandra kicks off: A love letter to Suriname

The first edition of the Makandra Film Festival launches at Pathé Arena, showcasing eleven documentaries that explore Surinamese culture, history, and identity. The films, created by Surinamese filmmakers, will be screened throughout the week before moving to other locations across the country.