Behavioral experts from the Pieter Baan Centrum have recommended mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for 25-year-old Sendric S., a suspect in multiple murders in Rotterdam. The experts diagnosed S. with schizophrenia and an intellectual disability, concluding that there is a high risk of reoffending without intensive, long-term clinical care.
Following a cross-border pursuit, a vehicle involved in a German ATM robbery crashed in Amsterdam Nieuw-West yesterday containing explosives. The suspects fled the scene, prompting a police investigation and the temporary evacuation of nearby residents while the EOD neutralized the materials.
A judge has ruled that WorldPride events near the Homomonument in Amsterdam can proceed as scheduled, rejecting a plea from local residents to cancel them due to noise concerns. The court determined that the residents failed to provide sufficient evidence that the events pose immediate risks of hearing or health damage.
A 30-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested on July 23 for allegedly orchestrating six scams in the Rotterdam area. The suspect is accused of coordinating these deceptive practices against victims in that region.
NS reported a modest profit in the first half of 2026, supported by an average 6.5 percent increase in ticket prices. Despite the higher costs, the Dutch national railway operator saw a slight rise in passenger numbers during this period.
Madonna has confirmed she will perform at the World Pride Music Festival at Afas Live in Amsterdam this Saturday. She will be joined by DJ Honey Dijon for her 'Club Confessions' show, a performance she has also presented in other major cities recently.