paroolSep 2, 2026, 13:54

Farmers in rural North fear consequences of polluted sewage water: 'Have our animals ingested toxic substances?'

Farmers in rural North Amsterdam are demanding urgent action after a ruptured sewage pipe on Zuiderzeeweg contaminated local ditches with polluted water this past weekend. They are concerned that their livestock may have ingested toxic substances and have submitted a formal request for intervention to the relevant authorities.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Man rushed to hospital after stabbing near Sloterdijk

A man was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed during a fight outside a hotel near Sloterdijk station in Amsterdam. Police have arrested one suspect and are now calling for witnesses to come forward with information or video footage regarding the afternoon incident.

From near extinction to a thriving fishery: how Portugal’s sardine population was saved

After facing near-extinction due to overfishing, Portugal's sardine population is recovering thanks to a successful management plan. This restoration has revitalized the local fishing industry while ensuring the fish remains a sustainable and healthy staple of the Portuguese diet.

Major fire in Amsterdam Nieuw-West parking garage, 55 homes evacuated

A major fire broke out in an underground parking garage at an apartment complex in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, resulting in the evacuation of 55 nearby homes. No injuries were reported, and the blaze was brought under control after two hours of intensive firefighting efforts.

Major traffic jam on A4 near Hoofddorp-Zuid towards Amsterdam due to accident

A car accident on the A4 near Rijsenhout caused significant traffic delays and required two people to be hospitalized on Tuesday morning. Although the road was reopened shortly before 9:00 a.m., congestion continued to affect both the A4 and the A44 near Amsterdam.

Prince Harry suffered from depression weeks after moving to Canada: 'Had panic attacks'

Prince Harry revealed that he suffered from a depressive episode and panic attacks following his relocation to Canada, triggered by the sudden lack of adrenaline after years of high-stress royal duties. He also opened up about the long-term psychological impact of suppressing his grief over the death of his mother, Princess Diana, for nearly two decades.