The appeals court in The Hague has sentenced 81-year-old Cor de J. to 18 years in prison for the 2022 murder of a 74-year-old man in Kinderdijk. The victim died several days after being shot in the head at the home of his new partner.
Dutch rapper Ali B will hear the court's verdict today regarding his appeal against a two-year prison sentence for rape and assault. The artist will not be present in person for the court's decision.
The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security has requested clarification from the municipality of Heemskerk regarding its plans for an asylum seeker center on Tolweg. The ministry warned that the current proposal does not comply with the Distribution Act and may result in the implementation of active supervision.
A new design for the redesign of Pontplein and its surrounding area has been presented after previous fly-over plans proved financially unfeasible. Residents can provide feedback on the proposal online or during a walk-in meeting until June 8.
Toxicologist Paul Scheepers warns that concrete granulate used for garden paths may be contaminated with hazardous steel slag, even when labeled as clean. Private individuals are at risk as they often handle these materials without realizing the health hazards or using proper protective equipment.
A boy accidentally left his Pokémon card collection at a King's Day flea market in Heemskerk while visiting a stall run by Lara Gurgy and her brother. Lara is now actively searching for the owner to return the collection, which the boy was reportedly very proud of. Despite her ongoing efforts, the boy has not yet been found.