The Marechaussee arrested a 66-year-old woman and a 49-year-old man on Sunday for smuggling three kilograms of cocaine via Schiphol Airport. The drugs were found in the woman's luggage on a flight from Colombia, while the man was apprehended in Amsterdam where he intended to receive the shipment.
A large majority of the Dutch House of Representatives wants to deny rapper Ye entry to the Netherlands due to his history of antisemitic remarks. The artist, formerly known as Kanye West, is currently scheduled to perform at the GelreDome in Arnhem on June 6.
More than 100 Labour members of parliament have signed a statement of support for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Despite facing significant pressure to resign, these party colleagues are reaffirming their loyalty to their leader.
Local asylum protests in the Netherlands have turned violent, leading to a political debate in the House of Representatives over whether the cause is rising right-wing extremism or the asylum crisis itself. The asylum minister is currently attempting to reconcile these conflicting perspectives as the cabinet offers support to local mayors.
The 'Hou de Fakkel Hoog Fest #2' will be held on Ascension Day at the Slachthuis in Haarlem as a festive tribute to the late hospitality worker Michael van Putten. Organized by Ruud Baetens and others, the event celebrates Van Putten's life following his sudden passing in 2024.
Healthcare workers at the Kennemerhart care center in Haarlem are using Virtual Reality technology to experience life from the perspective of a person with dementia. This immersive training, featured in the program 'Bij de Tijd,' aims to increase empathy and understanding among staff and family members caring for those with the disease.