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2.5 years in prison for 20-year-old who ordered explosive at De Pizzabakkers entrance

A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for ordering a 14-year-old to place an explosive at a De Pizzabakkers restaurant in Amsterdam. The court cited fingerprints on gas bottles and incriminating phone messages as evidence of his leading role in the attempted attack. The judge described the incident as part of a disturbing trend where young minors are recruited to carry out acts of violence and intimidation.

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KLM and Transavia cancel flights to and from Portugal due to strike

KLM and Transavia have canceled several flights to and from Portugal on Wednesday due to a strike in that country. These cancellations affect flight schedules at Schiphol, Eindhoven, and Rotterdam airports.

Evidence found for real 'Pirates of the Caribbean' near the Bahamas

Researchers have discovered shipwrecks off the coast of the Bahamas that were likely looted by pirates during the 18th century. Although the region was a well-known pirate haven at the time, this marks the first discovery of such physical evidence in the area.

One hundred homes instead of fifty at Heimanshof in Zandvoort-Noord: New coalition breaks old agreement

The new governing coalition in Zandvoort, consisting of OPZ, Jong Zandvoort, and VVD, has announced plans to build 100 new homes at the former Rückert riding school site instead of the previously agreed 50. This decision effectively doubles the housing capacity for the Heimanshof development project.

Former professional footballer Danny Hesp guest of honor at football collectors' fair: 'As a boy I collected Panini stickers'

Former professional footballer Danny Hesp will be the guest of honor at a football collectors' fair held this Saturday at the Telstar stadium in Velsen-Zuid. Hesp, who was once considered for the Dutch national team, previously played as a central defender and shares a personal connection to the hobby of collecting football cards.

Heemskerk, Uitgeest, Velsen, Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer remind ministry of Dispersal Act enforcement: ‘This creates tension in municipalities that do deliver and undermines support for shelter’

Several Dutch municipalities, including Haarlem, are urging the national government to strictly enforce the Distribution Law against local authorities that fail to provide asylum seeker housing. They argue that non-compliance by some regions creates unfair tension and undermines public support in municipalities that are meeting their legal obligations.