haarlemsdagbladApr 8, 2026, 08:11

Former lawyer Weski denies statements made during arrest

Former lawyer Inez Weski denied making incriminating statements during her 2023 arrest in a statement read by her defense team on Wednesday. Weski faces charges for allegedly participating in the criminal organization of her former client, Ridouan Taghi. The prosecution has requested a 4.5-year prison sentence in the ongoing legal proceedings.

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

No trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Muiderpoort due to damaged railway viaduct

Train services between Amsterdam Centraal and Muiderpoort are currently suspended due to damage found on a railway viaduct. ProRail is working on repairs, with operations expected to resume by 10:30 a.m.

Two firefighters injured in house fire in Amsterdam-West

Two firefighters suffered minor burns while battling a house fire that broke out in an attic on Columbusstraat in Amsterdam-West on Monday morning. Twelve nearby homes were evacuated during the three-and-a-half-hour operation, and it remains uncertain when residents will be able to return.

Germany misses gas storage target but is not panicking

Germany has missed its gas storage targets as rising prices caused by the conflict in Iran increased replenishment costs. Despite this, the German government insists that winter supply is secure, while the Netherlands has successfully reached its own storage goals.

The Greenhouse | Across Europe with an electric van: let's see if that works

A team of Dutch journalists is traveling by electric van from the Netherlands to a UN climate summit in Turkey to document the European climate transition. The trip aims to explore the challenges of charging infrastructure in Eastern Europe while investigating how different countries are adapting to climate change.

How abortion suddenly became a political flashpoint again: the American culture war is spreading to the Netherlands

The debate over abortion access has resurfaced as a significant political issue in the Netherlands due to a new pilot program in several hospitals. This controversy has intensified internal cabinet tensions and highlights the influence of American-style cultural debates on Dutch politics.