Fire stations across the Netherlands have been targeted by burglars 47 times this year, with police suspecting a criminal gang is stealing specialized rescue equipment for use in other high-stakes crimes. Authorities believe the thefts are organized and professional, rather than the work of opportunistic thieves.
One year ago, 17-year-old Rivaldo was fatally shot in the Holendrecht neighborhood of Amsterdam after intervening in a dispute over a stolen necklace. The perpetrator, who was 16 at the time, was recently sentenced to the maximum juvenile penalty of two years in detention and mandatory psychiatric treatment.
Police in Amsterdam temporarily closed a street in the Nieuw-West district tonight following a suspicious situation. One person was arrested, though officials have not disclosed the nature of the incident, and police are currently seeking witnesses and surveillance footage.
Ajax coach Míchel Sanchez and captain Davy Klaassen have expressed their strong desire for Mika Godts to remain at the club amid transfer rumors linking him to Paris Saint-Germain. The comments followed Ajax's recent victory against Shelbourne FC.
Former MOJO director Leon Ramakers is set to launch Jolene Country Radio in September, marking the first radio station in the Netherlands dedicated exclusively to country music. The station will offer non-stop country broadcasts across the country.