Lawyers for 39-year-old Paul V. argued in a The Hague court that his partner committed suicide with a dog chain, rather than being murdered. The defense is seeking an acquittal for the suspect, who currently faces a sentencing demand of 18 years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment.
Legal aid insurer DAS is calling on the Dutch government to take stricter action against rogue construction companies following an increase in scams targeting homeowners. Reports indicate that one in three homeowners has encountered fraudulent contractors who often appear prominently in online search results.
A court in Bremen, Germany, has ruled that Milka violated competition laws by selling smaller chocolate bars in their original packaging. The court determined that the manufacturer should have updated the packaging to reflect the weight reduction.
Cybercriminals have registered nearly 10,000 new FIFA-related domain names in April to deceive users with fake World Cup merchandise discounts. At least 240 of these sites have been confirmed as fraudulent attempts to steal personal data.
Early birds gathered atop Amsterdam's A'dam Tower to celebrate its tenth anniversary with a sunrise view, silent disco, and rooftop activities. Originally built for Shell in 1966 and reopened as a multifunctional venue in 2016, the tower is hosting special events for locals through May 17. Co-owner Sander Groet marked the milestone by reflecting on the building's transformation and its success in attracting 800,000 annual visitors.
Police in Apeldoorn arrested seven minors on Tuesday evening following a gathering in the De Maten district protesting asylum seeker reception plans. While six local youths were detained for disturbing public order and setting off fireworks, a seventh individual from Overbetuwe was arrested for violating a banning order.