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Toxic mothballs placed in library children's corner, man suspected of attempted murder

A 52-year-old Amsterdam man is facing attempted murder charges for placing toxic mothballs in the children's section of the OBA library in Amsterdam-West. The suspect confessed to the act, claiming he intended to ward off evil spirits, while prosecutors argue he intentionally put children's lives at risk. No children are reported to have ingested the mothballs, which are banned in the Netherlands due to their toxicity.

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Man rushed to hospital after stabbing near Sloterdijk

A man was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed during a fight outside a hotel near Sloterdijk station in Amsterdam. Police have arrested one suspect and are now calling for witnesses to come forward with information or video footage regarding the afternoon incident.

Amsterdam will have more than twice as many people over 80 by 2050, but is far from ready

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Over two months of camera surveillance in and around Floradorp following unrest in the neighborhood

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23-year-old man arrested in case of Hajar (29) found dead, taken into custody in Koggenland

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Koggenland in connection with the death of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was discovered in a suitcase in Amsterdam. The suspect was apprehended following a separate violent incident and was previously identified by police after appearing on surveillance footage with the victim.

Live: Driehoek to hold press conference at 7 p.m. on the death of Hajar (29)

Amsterdam officials are holding a press conference to provide updates on the death of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was found in a suitcase near the Amsteldijk. The woman had been missing since early October, with police previously reporting that she was last seen with a man near the RAI.