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UK also bans trade in goods from Israeli settlements
The United Kingdom has joined several other European nations in banning trade involving goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank to protest their ongoing expansion. The Netherlands has also ann...
Overtoomsesluis bridge closed to cars and trams for over 7 months
The Overtoomsesluis bridge in Amsterdam will be closed to cars, trucks, and tram line 1 from September 16 to May 1. The closure is necessary to conduct repairs on the bridge, which has been unable to ...
13-year-old boy forcibly robbed of fatbike in Diemen: police release footage of suspected minor
A 13-year-old boy was robbed of his fatbike by two suspects in Diemen on July 5, 2025, after being physically intimidated. Police have released security footage of a suspect and are currently seeking ...
Municipality places trash can in middle of bike path: "I find this hilarious, typical Noord"
A newly renovated roundabout in Amsterdam-Noord features a trash can placed directly in the middle of a bike path, causing confusion among local residents. The municipality clarified that the bin serv...
How concerning is the AfD's victory? 'This goes far beyond the radical right in the Netherlands'
The electoral success of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt has caused widespread concern among Dutch experts regarding the rise of radical right-wing politics. Historians warn that this shift poses a significa...
Netherlands' water strategy needs radical change and will cost billions: 'No quick fix'
A new Delta Program report warns that the Netherlands needs a radical and costly shift in water management strategy to combat the accelerating impacts of climate change. The proposed measures, estimat...
King Charles confirms Harry and Meghan will not have a role in the royal family
King Charles has formally confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not hold any official roles within the British royal family. The couple, who relocated to the United States in 2020, will r...
Four-month prison sentence for man who placed airsoft grenade at Amsterdam Nieuw-West apartment complex
A man received a four-month prison sentence for attaching an airsoft grenade to an apartment building in Amsterdam and spray-painting a threatening message. The court determined that the device posed ...
Killing of British criminal ‘Tommy’ Parker in warehouse was self-defense, suspects argue; prosecutors allege murder or manslaughter
Two suspects, Rene S. and John S., are facing charges of murder or manslaughter for the fatal shooting of British criminal Tommy Parker in a Heerhugowaard warehouse. The defendants maintain that they ...
Former executive of Belgian chipmaker suspected of spying for China
A former executive of the bankrupt Belgian chipmaker Belgan has been arrested on charges of espionage and fraud for allegedly leaking trade secrets to a Chinese company. Prosecutors suggest that the c...
'I said: alright': how a 19-year-old was recruited for an armed robbery via Snapchat
A 19-year-old man from Amsterdam was recruited via Snapchat to participate in an armed robbery of a jewelry store. He allegedly agreed to carry out the crime, which involved threatening a jeweler with...
Woman stabbed on street in Noord, police searching for suspect
A woman was stabbed on a street in the Amsterdam-Noord district this morning. Police later found the 44-year-old male suspect nearby with severe, self-inflicted injuries, and are now investigating the...
WATCH LIVE | Rutte defends Covid goal to prevent healthcare overload: ‘I would do it again’
Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte defended his cabinet's Covid-19 pandemic response before a parliamentary inquiry, insisting that strict measures were essential to prevent healthcare systems from beco...
In Nina Jurna's old house in Rio now lives a drug dealer's son and you'd better not point a camera at him
Correspondent Nina Jurna explores the vast social and safety disparities of Rio de Janeiro in her new documentary series, Onze vrouw in Rio. Drawing from her personal history living in both favelas an...
Traffic jams on narrowed Weesperstraat: "Everything is much slower, you're stuck more often"
Motorists on Amsterdam's Weesperstraat are facing increased traffic delays due to early road narrowing measures ahead of a permanent redesign. While some commuters express frustration over the congest...
Rutte takes the stand in final corona hearings: on the Rutte method during the pandemic
Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to appear before a parliamentary committee for his second and final hearing regarding the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The investigatio...
Danish Queen Margrethe (86) hospitalized after falling ill
Former Danish Queen Margrethe has been hospitalized in Copenhagen for observation and treatment after falling ill. Her condition is stable, but she will miss the upcoming funeral of King Harald of Nor...
Car ends up in water in Westelijk Havengebied, driver arrested
Three people were involved in a vehicle accident that resulted in their car entering the water in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied district. While the occupants escaped without serious injury, the dr...
Police on jet ski rescue injured man from Oosterdok
Police rescued an injured man from the water at Amsterdam's Oosterdok on Tuesday evening following a physical altercation with a group of tourists. The man was transported to the hospital for treatmen...
Man opens fire on passerby in Nieuw-Vennep
A young man fired a weapon at another individual in Nieuw-Vennep this morning but failed to hit his target before fleeing the scene. Police are currently searching for the suspect, who is described as...
Police continue hunt for criminals after violent explosion in Overasselt: 26-year-old Belgian arrested in Amsterdam
A 26-year-old Belgian suspect has been arrested in Amsterdam following a fatal shooting in Overasselt that left a security guard dead and two officers wounded. Police have now taken 35 suspects into c...
Bystanders overpower suspect after smash-and-grab at Haarlem jeweler
A 52-year-old man was apprehended by bystanders after stealing jewelry from a shop on the Lepelstraat in Haarlem. Authorities are now searching for a potential second suspect who was seen fleeing the ...
Person injured in stabbing in city center, two arrests
One person was injured and two individuals were arrested following a stabbing incident in the center of Amsterdam early this morning. Police are currently investigating the roles of five people involv...
One injured in stabbing in Amsterdam city center, two suspects arrested
A stabbing incident occurred early Sunday morning at the Nieuwegrachtje in Amsterdam, resulting in one person being hospitalized. Police have arrested two suspects and are currently investigating the ...
The greenhouse | Farewell 1.5 degree goal, it is disheartening
A new UN report confirms that the 1.5-degree Celsius climate goal is no longer reachable, with global warming projected to hit at least 1.8 degrees. While this news fosters disillusionment regarding i...
Shooting at party on Rhôneweg, 1 man injured
A man was hospitalized in stable condition after being shot during a party at the Rhône Events venue on Rhôneweg. Police have launched an investigation and are seeking witnesses, noting that the loc...
Man injured in shooting at party in Amsterdam Sloterdijk
A man was injured in a shooting at a party on Rhôneweg in Amsterdam Sloterdijk early in the morning. Emergency services transported the conscious victim to the hospital, but no suspects have been arr...
Greek Survivor contestant sues production company after losing leg
Former Survivor contestant Stavros Floros is suing the show's production company for 100 million dollars after losing his leg in a boat accident during filming in the Dominican Republic. Floros allege...
We are building new houses for yesterday's climate
New housing in the Netherlands is frequently built using outdated climate data, causing homes to become dangerously hot during increasingly common heatwaves. Experts warn that current construction reg...
Community service for repeat offender Ibrahim El K. who struck and killed a woman in Weesp and caused another accident three weeks later
Ibrahim El K. received a community service sentence after causing a fatal accident in Weesp while speeding and a second crash on the A10 three weeks later. The court sentenced the 22-year-old Amsterda...