Third minor (14) arrested in investigation into death of 73-year-old at Lijnbaansstraat home

No trains between Amsterdam and Utrecht after person struck by train

Man in wheelchair hit by train at Bijlmer Arena, police suspect accident

A man in a wheelchair was struck by a train at Amsterdam's Bijlmer Arena station on Friday afternoon in what police currently believe was an accident. Emergency services and a trauma helicopter responded to the scene, though the victim's condition has not yet been disclosed. Train traffic between Amsterdam Central and Utrecht Central is suspended until at least 6:00 PM while authorities investigate the incident.

Boy arrested for threat against Jewish school Cheider

A minor has been arrested following a telephoned threat against the Cheider Jewish school in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert, leading to the school's closure and the cancellation of a visit by Mayor Halsema. The arrest comes amid heightened security concerns for Jewish institutions in the Netherlands following previous incidents, including an explosion at the school in March.

Griekspoor avoids top players in Paris

Dutch tennis players Tallon Griekspoor and Botic van de Zandschulp have avoided top-seeded opponents in the opening round of Roland Garros. Griekspoor will face Italy's Matteo Arnaldi, while Van de Zandschulp is set to play against Francisco Cerúndolo from Argentina.

North Macedonia returns to Eurovision after four-year absence

North Macedonia will return to the Eurovision Song Contest next year after a four-year absence, as announced by MRT broadcaster director Zoran Ristoski. The country last participated in the international singing competition in 2022.