paroolNov 12, 2026, 14:52

Six-year prison sentence and psychiatric treatment demanded for crack addict who smashed fellow resident's skull over a bottle of liquor

Prosecutors have requested a six-year prison sentence and mandatory psychiatric care for 46-year-old Bryan C., who fatally attacked his roommate in an Amsterdam residential facility. The suspect, who was under the influence of crack at the time, killed 64-year-old Glenn Terhoeven following an argument over a bottle of liqueur.

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

Amsterdam city council takes city back to court to force Schiphol flight cuts against the administration's wishes

The Amsterdam city council has voted to initiate legal action against the government's new aviation rules for Schiphol Airport, seeking a reduction in flight numbers and tighter noise controls. Although the city administration prefers to exert influence as an airport shareholder, the council has mandated they join a lawsuit by December 8 to address environmental and noise concerns.

Violent robberies in West likely committed by the same men

Two tobacco shops in Amsterdam West were robbed by two young men on Wednesday evening in a series of violent incidents. One store employee was injured and hospitalized, and police believe the same suspects committed both robberies before fleeing on a fatbike.

Montessori Lyceum honors dozens of murdered former students with Stolpersteine: "Very honorable"

The Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam has launched a commemorative project to install thirty-five memorial stones for students and teachers who died during World War II. Current students researched the lives and tragic fates of these individuals to honor their memory at the school entrance.

Ten-year prison sentence for raping and robbing sex workers in Amsterdam Southeast

A man was sentenced to ten years in prison for the rape and robbery of two sex workers in Amsterdam-Zuidoost in January. The court highlighted the severe violation of the victims' rights and ordered the defendant to pay substantial financial damages.

Halsema: no link between Red Line demonstration and Kristallnacht commemoration

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has stated there is no connection between the recent Red Line demonstration and the annual Kristallnacht commemoration. Her comments follow criticism from the Central Jewish Board, which sparked a debate in the city council regarding the perceived opposition between protest activities and the fight against antisemitism.