A body has been discovered in the water near the Amsterdamsebrug in the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. Police have launched an investigation to determine the identity of the person and the circumstances surrounding their death, and they are requesting witnesses to come forward.
The Leimuiderbrug in the Netherlands experienced its fifth malfunction this month, causing significant traffic delays for commuters. Despite previous maintenance and software updates, the bridge continues to suffer from frequent technical issues that disrupt traffic.
Economists are warning against increasing the national debt in the Netherlands to fund urgent maintenance for roads, bridges, and dikes. While some politicians in The Hague advocate for borrowing more money to address the multi-billion euro shortfall, experts argue that this approach is financially unwise.
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) reports that customer data from 12 companies may have been compromised following a cyberattack on logistics partner Ceva Logistics. Among the affected businesses are major retailers such as Bol and De Bijenkorf.
The Dutch bicycle manufacturer Accell, which produces well-known brands such as Batavus, Sparta, and Koga, has been declared bankrupt by a court in Amsterdam. This ruling puts the future of these prominent bicycle brands at risk.
A 33-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested at Schiphol Airport in connection with a car crash in Osdorp on July 28. The suspect is believed to be one of three individuals who fled a vehicle filled with explosives following a police chase that originated after a heist in Germany.