A 25-year-old man has been acquitted of involvement in two explosions at restaurants in Amsterdam, including a De Pizzabakkers branch, due to insufficient evidence despite the presence of his DNA. However, the court sentenced him to eight months in prison for illegal possession of a firearm found in his home.
Police conducted a major operation in Amsterdam's red-light district resulting in the arrest of four individuals suspected of human trafficking. Three additional suspects were detained in Romania as part of the same investigation, which reportedly targets a large trafficking ring.
NOS news anchor Iris de Graaf and her partner Tony Boakye have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Gigi. De Graaf shared the news and photos of their first week as parents on Instagram.
This weekend from July 17 to 19, various activities are available in Amsterdam, including rooftop yoga and evening visits to the zoo. Despite the end of the recent heatwave, the weather remains pleasant for outdoor events and market strolling.
The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) has issued a warning regarding the increasing investments by Dutch pension funds and insurers in complex private market assets. These institutions often lack a full understanding of the risks associated with these non-exchange-traded financial products.