The number of child abductions to and from the Netherlands increased by more than 25% last year, according to the Center for International Child Abduction. This rise marks a reversal of a downward trend observed in previous years.
Police are investigating a series of car fires that occurred on Luxemburglaan and Debora Bakelaan in Heemskerk during early May. No arrests have been made yet as authorities review security footage and look for potential connections between the incidents.
Volt councillor Chris IJsbrandy has faced criticism from the director of the National Holocaust Museum after comparing the current treatment of Muslims to Nazi gas chambers during a Haarlem council debate. Director Emile Schrijver called the comparisons inappropriate and further rejected IJsbrandy's claim that antisemitism should also encompass discrimination against Muslims.
Former footballer Arthur Numan expressed his hope for the Netherlands to face Scotland in the next round of the tournament. Having recently watched a match with Scottish fans, Numan believes such a matchup would result in a great celebration.
The N290 in Zeeland is closed in both directions following a serious accident near Kapellebrug. Police are currently conducting an investigation at the scene of the incident.
The power supply in Sevastopol, Crimea, was disrupted following Ukrainian drone attacks on Wednesday. Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev reported that local air defenses intercepted nine drones before the city's electricity went out.