A 64-year-old man died in mid-December following a fatal assault over a bottle of liquor at an assisted living facility in Amsterdam-Zuidoost. While suspect Bryan C. claims he acted in self-defense during a struggle, prosecutors argue forensic evidence shows the victim was repeatedly struck with a heavy object like a dumbbell. A preliminary court hearing was recently held, with the next session scheduled for May 12.
Three students from the Calandlyceum in Amsterdam successfully appealed their failing grades after discovering significant grading errors in their final mathematics exams. The students were able to pass after reviewing their work, raising concerns about the accuracy of the examination correction process at the school.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced new import tariffs ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent on 60 trading partners, including the European Union, China, and the United Kingdom. The measures were confirmed on Thursday by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
Ajax defeated the Serbian club Vojvodina 1-4 in the second qualifying round of the Conference League in Novi Sad. Davy Klaassen, Steven Berghuis, Oscar Gloukh, and Mohamed Abdalla scored for the Dutch side, with the return leg scheduled for next week at the Johan Cruijff Arena.
Dutch actor Cees Geel has been laid to rest in a private ceremony following his death at the age of 61. He passed away last week due to a cardiac arrest.
Qantas is preparing to launch Project Sunrise, a non-stop 22-hour flight between London and the east coast of Australia. While a technological milestone, health experts warn that such long-duration flights significantly increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.