Monday 5 October
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A 27-year-old suspect has been extradited from Germany following the violent robbery of a 96-year-old woman in Overveen. The case gained traction after the victim's family, dissatisfied with the pace of the Netherlands' official investigation, took matters into their own hands. Read more →
Authorities in Badhoevedorp are investigating an early-morning explosion that damaged a residential property on Stevinstraat. The unidentified perpetrator managed to escape the scene on a fatbike, leaving local police to scour the area for forensic leads. Read more →
Artist Jeff Koons is offloading a private collection worth $100 million via Christie's in New York. The sale features an eclectic mix of masters ranging from Picasso and Manet to the Dutch Golden Age painter Cornelis van Haarlem. Read more →
In the city of Haarlem, 9,575 elderly residents have suffered serious injuries from falls over the past five years. While the numbers remain sobering, health officials are encouraged by a downward trend as targeted prevention programs gain traction. Read more →
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