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Chinook helicopter lands in Amsterdam during training flight

A Dutch Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter landed at the Marineterrein in Amsterdam on Wednesday morning as part of a scheduled training flight. After a brief five-minute stop, the transport helicopter continued its journey toward Gilze-Rijen airbase. Air Force officials clarified that this specific mission was unrelated to other Chinooks deployed to assist with wildfires in Elburg.

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Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Seizure of 'Antifa server' at US request leads to questions and concerns

Dutch authorities have seized a server belonging to the Italian hosting provider Autistici/Inventati at the request of the United States. The U.S. government classifies the company as a terrorist entity, sparking concerns among Dutch digital rights groups and industry associations regarding the precedent for such cross-border legal actions.

Police seize server at data center in Amsterdam-Oost at the request of the US

Police in Amsterdam have seized a server from a data center in the city's eastern district at the request of the United States. The action targets an Italian internet provider suspected by American authorities of facilitating the antifascist movement antifa.

Defense wants to be on TikTok, but its own ban is holding the armed forces back

The Dutch Ministry of Defence wants to use TikTok for recruitment and to combat misinformation, but remains restricted by a 2023 government ban over espionage concerns. Officials are currently evaluating how to safely return to the platform, potentially by using isolated, non-networked devices as some municipalities and political parties have already done.

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.

Support for chemsex issues collapses after closure of Stichting Mainline

The closure of Stichting Mainline has severely limited accessible support services for individuals in Amsterdam facing problems related to chemsex. Healthcare providers are now sounding the alarm, warning that the loss of this specialized care leaves a vulnerable group without adequate prevention and assistance.