Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the three-month closure of a residence on Marnixstraat after police discovered a significant cache of drugs, weapons, and cash. One resident was arrested following the raid, which uncovered narcotics such as 2-MMC and LSD, along with a stiletto and an airsoft gun. The closure is intended to protect public safety and disrupt illegal drug trafficking activities in the city center.
A 41-year-old woman has been arrested for complicity in an attempted bombing in Haarlem after her minor son was caught trying to place an explosive in February. Police allege she helped plan the timing and payment for the act, resulting in charges of criminal exploitation of her child. She remains in custody following a decision by the examining magistrate on Friday.
Dutch police have arrested two additional suspects in the investigation of an attempted explosion on Louis Pasteurstraat in Haarlem that occurred earlier this year. One of the newly detained individuals is the mother of a minor suspect who was already in custody for the same case.
Eight months after his €10 million return to Ajax, striker Kasper Dolberg faces an uncertain future as club official Jordi Cruijff reportedly considers an early exit. The 28-year-old has struggled to secure playing time, prompting questions about his long-term prospects at the Amsterdam-based club.
Starting March 1, 2027, paid parking will be implemented across the entire Ter Kleefkwartier neighborhood in Haarlem to manage high parking demand. The initiative is part of a broader city council plan to expand parking zones and build four new garages to improve street safety and accessibility.
Mayor Michel Rog decorated nine residents of Bloemendaal during the annual honors list ceremony for their exceptional contributions to society. This year's recipients notably included several medical professionals and individuals recognized for their work on international missions.