rssMar 5, 2026, 17:09

100 hours community service for garbage truck driver in fatal accident involving American woman

A garbage truck driver has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service following a fatal accident in Amsterdam that killed 69-year-old Cindy Charles. The court ruled the driver was responsible for the collision on the Passeerdersgracht because he failed to see the pedestrian while driving against the flow of traffic. The victim, a prominent figure in the music industry, was in the city to speak at the Amsterdam Dance Event.

Culture Amsterdam Netherlands

Read original ↗

Supreme Court gives no explanation for more than half of rejections

In 2025, the Dutch Supreme Court failed to provide substantive reasoning in 571 out of 976 cases where it ruled against appellants. Legal experts are increasingly critical of this long-standing practice of issuing final rulings without detailed explanation.

He swallowed his tongue on a frozen De Vijverberg and narrowly survived: Milan Berck Beelenkamp (48) on why he swapped the football world for contaminated soil

Former professional footballer Milan Berck Beelenkamp has transitioned to a career in soil remediation after leaving the professional sports world. The 48-year-old, who famously survived a life-threatening injury during a match, now balances his new profession with a role at the amateur club SV Zandvoort.

Blokker's comeback: Will the household chain make it this time? ‘I think the stores look excellent’

Following a bankruptcy and the closure of hundreds of locations in late 2024, the household retail chain Blokker has reopened 56 stores this summer. The comeback has sparked discussion regarding whether the chain can successfully sustain its operations this time around.

Police find body in nature reserve, suspect foul play: "Crime scene in the forest"

Police have discovered a body in the De Bretten nature area in Amsterdam-Sloterdijk and suspect a crime was committed. Forensic teams investigated a tent at the scene, which reportedly belonged to someone living a nomadic lifestyle, and moved it to a research facility for further examination.

Haarlem man jailed for role in Malieveld riots and ordered to compensate police officers

A 27-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to one year in prison, with six months suspended, for his involvement in the Malieveld riots last September. In addition to jail time, the court ordered him to pay substantial financial compensation to the police and the officers involved.