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Stabbing perpetrator unsuccessfully complains of police violence and is now missing

An 18-year-old man was sentenced to one month of juvenile detention for a stabbing and theft in Amsterdam, though he currently remains missing. The court rejected his defense's claims of excessive police violence during an arrest near Nieuwmarkt, ruling that the officer's actions were not disproportionate. Due to the suspect's lack of legal residency and previous convictions, authorities intend to re-engage social services immediately once he is located.

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Comedian 'rejected' in Castricum finds new venue in Uitgeest: 'Freedom of speech is a great asset'

Comedian Rogier Kahlmann has moved his upcoming performance to Dorpshuis de Zwaan in Uitgeest after being barred from Theater Koningsduyn in Castricum for his "polarizing statements." The show is scheduled for May 15 following the venue's decision to deny him a stage based on his rhetoric.

Rain or sun? This is the weather forecast for King's Day in Haarlem

Meteorologist Floris Lafeber from weeronline.nl provides the weather forecast for King's Day in Haarlem. The forecast aims to inform residents whether they can celebrate the holiday outdoors in the city center or should stay inside.

Exhibition on early graffiti in the Netherlands at STRAAT Museum: ‘Showing that you exist’

Twin brothers Richard and Marcel van Tiggelen are showcasing their extensive collection of early Dutch graffiti objects at the STRAAT museum in Amsterdam. The exhibition highlights the history and evolution of the graffiti scene in the Netherlands through items the brothers have gathered since the 1980s.

Judge who filed thousands of FOI requests barred from hearing cases

A judge from the Noord-Holland District Court has been suspended from presiding over cases until further notice after personally filing more than 4,000 public records requests with municipalities throughout the country. The court's decision follows concerns regarding the judge's extensive personal legal activities.

Beverwijk honors Father Wim van der Geest with street name

Mayor Martijn Smit officially unveiled the street name "Wim van der Geesthof" on April 21 to honor Father Wim van der Geest. The tribute recognizes his significant contributions to assisting people in hiding during World War II.