Thursday 15 October
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Prosecutors in the Netherlands are seeking prison sentences of up to two years for three men accused of a brutal assault on a 17-year-old in Beverwijk. The incident, which was captured on video and circulated online, caused widespread alarm and forced local authorities to shutter schools across the region. Read more →
The Waarderbrug in Haarlem will close for six months starting in October 2026 for a major technical overhaul. Officials plan to equip the bridge for remote operation, forcing commuters to rely on diversions and a temporary ferry service until its scheduled reopening in April 2027. Read more →
A significant multi-vehicle collision has forced the total closure of the A9 motorway heading toward Amstelveen. Emergency crews have deployed six tow trucks to the Rottepolderplein junction to clear the wreckage, though the status of those involved remains unclear. Read more →
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