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Drug premises in Cruquius heavily guarded, but no sign of a laboratory

Police discovered a significant quantity of drugs in a building in Cruquius after responding to a robbery report, resulting in the arrest of three suspects. While heavily armed officers and a speciali...

Five injured in collision between bus and car in Amsterdam Nieuw-West

Hundreds of arrests reported in Turkey during May Day demonstrations

Hundreds of people were arrested in Istanbul during International Workers' Day demonstrations as Turkish police used tear gas to disperse crowds. The arrests occurred amid widespread unrest at May 1st...

Iran sends new peace proposal to US via Pakistan

Iran has submitted a new peace proposal to the United States through Pakistan acting as a mediator. This follows an earlier plan from Tehran that was not accepted by the U.S. government.

‘Woman was an object to two Haarlem men.’ Prison sentences demanded for rape and sexual assault

Prosecutors have demanded a two-year prison sentence, with ten months suspended, against a 33-year-old man from Haarlem for the rape of a woman. The victim reportedly woke up during the assault in the...

Monica wrote a book about her parents who survived 17 concentration camps

Monica van Rijn has authored a book titled 'The Memory Place: How My Parents Survived Nazi Hell,' detailing how her parents survived 17 concentration camps during the Holocaust. The memoir, which took...

Fire near 't Harde still has multiple hotspots

Firefighters are using helicopters to tackle several remaining hot spots at a military training ground near 't Harde in Gelderland. The situation has persisted for several days, placing a significant ...

British Superdry co-founder found guilty of raping woman in her home

James Holder, the British co-founder of the clothing brand Superdry, has been found guilty of raping a woman at her home. The incident took place in 2022 following a night out.

Europeans demonstrate on Labour Day

Demonstrations were held across Europe on Friday to mark Labor Day, with significant turnouts reported in French cities such as Marseille and Lyon. Local authorities in Nantes reported that some prote...

Fire department wants to extinguish fires faster near 't Harde

The fire department aims to quickly extinguish a wildfire near 't Harde by redeploying two Chinook helicopters on Friday. Elburg Mayor Harm-Jan van Schaik stated that the additional aerial support is ...

Fertilizer chief warns global food production under pressure from Iran war

Svein Tore Holsether, the CEO of fertilizer producer Yara, warns that conflict in Iran could severely disrupt global food production, potentially costing up to ten billion meals per week. He emphasize...

High waves delay release of humpback whale Timmy

The release of Timmy the humpback whale has been delayed due to severe weather and high waves. The transport ship is currently waiting near the northern tip of Denmark for conditions to improve before...

Russian filmmaker loses Oscar due to strict airline rules

Russian filmmaker Pavel Talankin has lost the Oscar statuette he won for the film 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' after it was confiscated at JFK Airport. Security personnel seized the award as a potential...

Thousands evacuated in Tuscany due to wildfires

Approximately 3,500 people have been evacuated in the Italian region of Tuscany due to a large forest fire. The blaze is currently burning between the cities of Pisa and Lucca and is threatening a loc...

Family in disbelief over murder of Italian woman in Amsterdam: ‘Ilenia was a modest and shy woman’

The family of 45-year-old Ilenia Panzolini has confirmed her identity following a fatal incident in an Amsterdam residence two weeks ago. Panzolini, an Italian national working as a hotel cleaner, was...

‘I prefer writing in the back of a covered wagon’: Author Tommy Wieringa on joining convoys to Ukraine

Author Tommy Wieringa will speak in Bloemendaal on May 9 about his experiences delivering defensive aid to Ukraine. He frequently participates in humanitarian convoys to the war-torn country and uses ...

Two Chinook helicopters deployed at ’t Harde wildfire

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has deployed two Chinook transport helicopters to help extinguish a wildfire on military grounds in 't Harde, Gelderland. The Defense Helicopter Command announced the dep...

Israel deports detained Flotilla activists to Greece

Israel has dropped off dozens of activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla in Crete after intercepting their humanitarian aid mission to Gaza. While most were released on the Greek island, two individu...

Investigation also launched into April 21 fire at Ederheide military site

The Royal Military Constabulary is investigating a fire that occurred on April 21 at a military training ground on the Ederheide. This probe follows similar investigations into recent fires at other D...

Emergency order in Weert to give fire department space

An emergency ordinance was issued in Weert on Thursday night to provide firefighters enough space to extinguish an ongoing wildfire. The ordinance remains in effect through Friday as emergency crews c...

Russia reports another Ukrainian attack on Tuapse port

Ukrainian forces launched another attack on an oil terminal in the Russian port of Tuapse, according to local authorities. This marks the fourth strike on the facility within the past two weeks.

Kennemerland fire department learns from Spanish colleagues how to fight wildfires: 'Fires like those on the Veluwe happen there daily'

The Kennemerland Fire Department is improving its wildfire preparedness by learning from more experienced colleagues in Southern Europe, the US, and Canada. Local firefighters are assisting internatio...

AI scam sites from China target credit cards: thousands of Dutch victims already

Credit card fraud is rising sharply in the Netherlands as AI-generated fake webshops from China target consumers' credit cards. These fraudulent sites have already victimized thousands of people, usin...

Man (38) arrested for fatal stabbing on Tugelaweg

A 38-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing on Tugelaweg that occurred on April 14. The incident resulted in the death of a 54-year-old man following a repor...

Suspect arrested for fatal stabbing on Tugelaweg in Amsterdam-East

Man suspected of planning attack on Princess Amalia and Alexia

A 33-year-old man is suspected of preparing an attack on Princesses Amalia and Alexia in February. The first preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled to take place at the court in The Hague on May...

London stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder

A man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing two Jewish individuals in London on Wednesday. Police have officially classified the attack as a terrorist incident.

Delivery van goes up in flames in Beverwijk

A delivery van was destroyed by fire on Bergerslaan in Beverwijk during the night from Thursday to Friday. The intense flames also spread to a nearby parked car, causing significant damage.

Trump lifts Scotch whisky tariffs after royal visit

Donald Trump has removed import duties on Scotch whisky following a dinner with King Charles and Queen Camilla on Thursday. The President-elect stated that the royal couple influenced his decision wit...

Anti-jihadist force bombs Mali insurgents

The joint military force of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali conducted airstrikes against rebel positions in northern Mali. These actions follow recent attacks by anti-jihadist groups and Tuareg rebels o...