Crouching with his hands over his face, Mohamed Bouchikhi was shot dead at the age of 17 in early 2018. The boy was mistaken for someone else in an Amsterdam community center. Today the court case starts in which this mistaken murder plays an important role. “In de hoop en verwachting van een veilig mooi … Read more
09 mei 2023 om 00:05Update: een uur geleden Our confidence in politics was at its lowest level in ten years last year. About 25 percent of the Dutch over the age of fifteen had confidence in the House of Representatives, and only 21 percent in politicians in general. Confidence in politicians is therefore unprecedentedly low, … Read more
According to the police, it was very restless in and around the RAI in Amsterdam on Sunday evening. Just after 9 p.m., brawls broke out between groups who were there for the Turkish elections. Officers with dogs intervened. The ME was also deployed. It is not known if anyone was injured or if any arrests … Read more
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MAA) will be closed for eight weeks from Monday. During that time, the runway is being renovated. This is necessary because of wear of the asphalt. As a result, small particles can detach and cause damage to aircraft. The closure will last until June 30. MAA’s track is 2750 meters long and … Read more
It is “very restless” on Sunday evening in and around the RAI in Amsterdam South. The police are present with several units. On social media you can see that a fight is going on in the event hall. Turkish Dutch people could still vote this day for the elections in Turkey. The police intervened during … Read more
06 mei 2023 om 12:21Update: een uur geleden Rotterdam will continue its investigation on Monday into the origin of the vibrations that residents of the Willemstoren felt on Friday evening. A spokesman for the municipality says there is no immediate danger or cause for concern at this time. Owner Vesteda says that it is also … Read more
30 apr 2023 om 14:39Update: 39 minuten geleden For the third time this week there was an explosion on the Crooswijkseweg in Rotterdam. A suspicious object was also found in the street this week. Fear among residents is increasing and they hope that the police can intervene. “The blow was huge.” Large wooden planks have … Read more
A truck is on fire on the A4 between Amsterdam and The Hague on Wednesday. Two lanes are closed. Travelers should therefore take into account at least an hour delay. The truck caught fire at Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk. This resulted in a long queue. Traffic can detour via A44 in the direction of Wassenaar. It is unknown … Read more
The European Commission is attacking the child protection law on the grounds that it is incompatible with EU rules, but “we know very well that they are actually targeting the values of our Basic Law”, the head of the ministry stated in his post. On Monday, Judit Varga took part in the Brussels conference of … Read more
25 apr 2023 om 12:02 Lighthouse Lange Jaap in Den Helder has new cracks. Existing and critical cracks in the neglected and unsafe lighthouse have also widened. The 63 meter high Lange Jaap consists of cast iron parts. The cracks are in the facade, floors and core of the lighthouse, Rijkswaterstaat reports. It was already … Read more