haarlemsdagbladApr 26, 2026, 05:19

Prosecutors increase reward for 25-year-old murder of woman in Rotterdam

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has increased the reward to €25,000 for information leading to the killer of Mariska Klompenhouwer, who was murdered in Rotterdam in 2001. Police are renewing their appeal for help ahead of King's Night and will release previously unseen surveillance footage on the television program Opsporing Verzocht.

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

Major multi-vehicle accident on A10-South, one injured taken to hospital

A serious multi-car accident on the A10-Zuid in Amsterdam resulted in one person being hospitalized and significant traffic delays. Emergency services closed the inner ring road for several hours before reopening it at 9:00 a.m.

Strong winds cause widespread disruption, Schiphol cancels dozens of flights

Severe storms and strong winds across the Netherlands are causing widespread damage, including fallen trees and disrupted travel. Schiphol Airport has canceled dozens of flights as weather warnings remain in effect for various regions.

19-year-old man injured in Nieuwendijk stabbing, 18-year-old suspect arrested

A 19-year-old man was hospitalized following a stabbing incident on the Nieuwendijk in Amsterdam early this morning. An 18-year-old suspect was subsequently arrested after turning himself in to the police.

KNMI warns of severe wind gusts: branches may break off

The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for parts of the Netherlands, including North Holland, due to the arrival of storm Boelo. The warning is in effect from Saturday night through Monday morning, with authorities cautioning that full-leafed trees are at risk of snapping in the high winds.

Women's organizations devastated after death of Hajar: "Lived in immense fear"

Following the discovery of 29-year-old Hajar's body in an Amsterdam canal, a 23-year-old suspect has been arrested. Local women's organizations are grieving the loss while addressing the broader societal fears regarding the safety of women.