Emergency services responded to a large-scale ammonia leak at a company in Diemen after local residents reported symptoms such as stinging eyes and coughing. The situation has since been stabilized by specialized hazardous materials units, and no hospitalizations were required. Authorities are currently working to seal the leak and reopen the cordoned-off area.
Entrepreneurs in the Waarderpolder are invited to complete a short noise production survey between May 7 and June 18, 2026, to update administrative records. The initiative aims to reconcile actual noise levels with official limits, creating space for other businesses to expand or transition to sustainable practices.
A hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius has resulted in three deaths, including a Dutch couple. Evacuation flights have begun arriving at Schiphol Airport, where health officials are testing individuals for symptoms.
Wybren van Haga, a resident of Haarlem, will voluntarily enter prison alongside London Loy for the new season of the television show Hel of hotel. The program, which features participants experiencing harsh conditions, premieres tonight.
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has found 44-year-old Ali B guilty of raping Ellen ten Damme. The conviction pertains to an incident that occurred in a hotel in Morocco.
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has acquitted Ali B of the 2018 assault of singer Jill Helena due to a lack of supporting evidence. The ruling follows a similar request for acquittal by the Public Prosecutor's Office.