Police are searching for 70-year-old Ronald van der Laan, who has been missing from a care facility in Amsterdam-West since early Monday morning. Authorities consider the case urgent and have requested the public's assistance in locating him.
A fire broke out at a building under construction at the Middenmeer sports park in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening. Local sports clubs were briefly evacuated as a precaution, but no injuries were reported and firefighters quickly extinguished the flames.
Life-saving equipment was stolen from a fire station in Amsterdam-Oost on Sunday night, marking the third such burglary in the city in three weeks. Fire officials expressed outrage and concern over the theft, while responding by implementing additional security measures as part of a broader nationwide trend of break-ins at fire stations.
New European regulations now require skippers of open canal boats to pass a practical examination to ensure safety on the water. While experienced skippers can apply for exemptions based on their logged sailing days, the new certificate must be obtained by June 2028.
The AEX index reached a new closing record on Tuesday, driven by strong performance from chip companies and a decrease in oil prices. The gains were supported by better-than-expected earnings results from technology firms in the United States.
A 41-year-old woman is standing trial for allegedly recruiting her minor son to plant an explosive at a residence in Haarlem, an attack that was thwarted by authorities in February. The suspect, who was under probation for a previous violent crime, denies the charges as prosecutors argue she provided detailed instructions and materials for the failed attempt.