Near the place where Lisa was murdered, the reeds are still 4 meters high: what became of the promises for better safety after her death?

Cold leads to food shortages and riots in 1740: unrest over buckwheat and bread

Stolen French master paintings worth 9 million recovered in Italy

Italian police have recovered three stolen post-impressionist paintings worth 9 million euros that were taken from a museum in northern Italy in March. The recovered works are currently back in the custody of law enforcement.

Scooter rider receives four fines in Cuyperspassage, but judge cancels two

A scooter rider who received four fines for driving in the pedestrian-only Cuyperspassage under Amsterdam Central Station successfully appealed to have two of them cancelled. Although the court confirmed the rider violated the rules, it ruled that requiring payment for all four instances was unreasonable because the initial notification was delayed. The city must now pay the rider's legal costs of 316 euros.

Top French court declares social media ban for children unconstitutional

The French Constitutional Council has ruled that proposed legislation intended to ban social media use for children under fifteen is unconstitutional. The law, which was scheduled to take effect in the spring of 2027, has been rejected by the country's highest judicial authority.

It was the authorities, not the farmers, who failed during Brabant protest, lawyer says

Criminal defense lawyer Willem Jebbink argues that authorities, rather than farmers, are responsible for the recent highway blockades in Brabant. He contends that police failed to properly facilitate the protests.