Military and civilian personnel at the Dutch Ministry of Defence will receive a 6.5 percent salary increase starting September 1, with an additional 2 percent raise planned for 2028. This measure is intended to bolster recruitment efforts within the organization.
A police investigation into an underground banking operation at a Surinamese shop in Rotterdam has led to the identification of a new suspect. Authorities discovered evidence on seized electronic devices suggesting the 51-year-old shop owner is involved in additional criminal activities, including drug-related offenses.
Tamar, a 25-year-old entrepreneur, has opened a new Korean beauty store on Heiligeweg in Amsterdam. The shop features a distinctive pink interior and organizes its beauty products according to specific skincare routines.
An 18-year-old man from Deventer has been arrested in Delft in connection with a shooting that left one person injured near the Kraaiennest metro station in Amsterdam Zuidoost on Monday evening. The police are continuing their investigation and are urging any witnesses or individuals with footage of the incident to come forward.
On the twelfth anniversary of the MH17 tragedy, relatives gathered at the memorial in Vijfhuizen to honor the 298 victims. The commemoration included a reading of the names, a moment of silence, and a procession past the monument.
