Monday 12 October

A wave of youth violence that paralyzed the IJmond region and Haarlem in September 2025 is back in the spotlight as three suspects face trial. The unrest, which forced schools to shutter and triggered emergency police measures, serves as a grim reminder of the localized volatility facing Netherlands authorities. Read more →

Prosecutors are resisting the release of a 23-year-old man linked to a professional bombing in Rijsenhout last December. The case, which allegedly involved a minor acting as a director, highlights the worrying intersection of youth delinquency and organized crime in the Netherlands. Read more →

Supermarket giant Albert Heijn is grappling with an IT disruption currently under investigation as a potential cyberattack. While systems for discounts and gift cards have faltered, the chain has largely avoided the supply chain chaos that often accompanies such digital failures. Read more →

An explosive device detonated at a residence in Haarlem on Sunday, destroying the front door and mailbox of the property. Police remain on the hunt for a suspect observed fleeing the scene on a fatbike, adding to concerns over rising incidents of explosive-based intimidation in the Netherlands. Read more →

The historic Teylers Museum in Haarlem will take a national turn on November 3 when it is featured on the television program Nu te zien!. Director Marc de Beyer aims to showcase the intersection of art and scientific inquiry through the museum's 'Zeker Weten?' exhibition. Read more →