Erik S., one of the individuals convicted for the 2016 kidnapping of Insiya in Amsterdam, has been arrested in Riga, Latvia, after fleeing his four-year prison sentence. Insiya was taken from her home in Watergraafsmeer to India by her father and accomplices, several of whom have yet to serve their judicial penalties.
The new municipal executive of Beverwijk is set to begin its term after the city council discusses the "Beverwijk in Balans" coalition agreement. Four new aldermen will take office following the formal review of the policy plan.
Firefighters are searching for potential victims in the rubble twelve hours after an explosion at Osdorpplein in Amsterdam. Authorities cannot yet rule out further casualties as emergency services have not been able to safely enter the building.
The Dutch cabinet has decided against raising the minimum age for high-risk gambling from 18 to 21. State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen argued that a higher age limit could drive young adults toward unregulated illegal markets where they lack legal protections and access to care.
The opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa attracted 1.7 million viewers. Additionally, the opening ceremony preceding the match drew an audience of 1.3 million people.
Cyclist Jesper Rasch is preparing for the Tour of Qinghai Lake, a major stage race in northern China. Instead of traditional altitude training or using an altitude tent, he is conducting his preparations locally in the North Holland region.