Lawyers for alleged art thief Bernhard Z. argued on Thursday that the evidence against him is less overwhelming than the prosecution claims. They asserted that the 35-year-old suspect was not present at the Drents Museum at the time of the robbery.
American photographer Carol Guzy has won the World Press Photo of the Year award for her image depicting a family being separated by ICE agents. The winning photograph highlights the emotional impact of immigration enforcement procedures.
A data hack on March 12 at the municipality of Epe resulted in the theft of personal information belonging to nearly all its residents. Stolen data includes names, addresses, and social security numbers (BSN), while some individuals may have also had bank details or identification copies compromised.
For the first time in five years, the number of discovered drug laboratories in the Netherlands decreased, with 142 sites identified in 2024 compared to 167 the previous year. Additionally, incidents of illegal drug waste dumping were nearly halved, falling to 117 reported cases.
On Friday, more than 3,000 citizens across the Netherlands are receiving royal honors as part of the annual 'lintjesregen' event. The article highlights this tradition and provides etiquette tips for recipients, such as avoiding wearing the medals to funerals.
Historian Koen Marijt will deliver a lecture on April 26 exploring Zandvoort's 200-year history as a seaside resort. The presentation focuses on the town's 19th-century transformation from a fishing village to a sophisticated destination, which serves as the basis for this year's jubilee celebrations.