An 18-year-old from Heemstede has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service for shooting a person in the shoulder in Haarlem following King's Day celebrations. The court decided he does not need to return to youth detention because the time spent in pre-trial custody covered his sentence.
The Belgian Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 27-year prison sentence for Paolo Falzone, the primary suspect in the 2022 Strépy-Bracquegnies carnival tragedy. Falzone is accused of driving into a crowd at high speed while under the influence, killing seven people and injuring dozens.
Jan Bakker has authored a 500-page book documenting 65 years of pop music history in the Velsen and IJmond region. The book explores a musical landscape rich in blues and rock, based on extensive interviews with local musicians.
Dutch parents Sanne and Tom spent over 12,000 euros on childcare for their daughter without applying for government subsidies. Despite their high income, they chose to pay the full amount themselves to avoid the potential risk of having to repay allowances later.
A 20-year-old man was found injured on Sierplein in Amsterdam on Monday night following a suspected stabbing incident. Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses or video footage to come forward. The victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance for medical care.
German Minister Günther Krichbaum announced that Germany rejects the proposed EU multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, labeling the funding levels "completely excessive." The decision was made during a meeting in Luxembourg where EU ministers are debating a compromise proposal that remains significantly higher than what Germany is prepared to support.