A 20-year-old moped rider was arrested in Amsterdam-West after a traffic stop for riding in the wrong direction led to the discovery of drugs and cash. A subsequent search of the suspect's home revealed additional pills and suspicious substances, resulting in charges for violating the Opium Act.
On May 5, 2026, Haarlem will host communal freedom meals where residents and neighbors gather to dine and discuss the theme of freedom. These events aim to foster community connections and celebrate liberty through shared meals and conversation.
YouTuber RouandYT has expressed outrage after Dutch justice authorities linked his channel to a fatal double shooting that occurred in Amsterdam on New Year's Day. Investigators claim the 25-year-old suspect, Efe Y., received a phone call from the YouTuber shortly before the attack on two Syrian victims.
Actors Nandi van Beurden, Suzan Seegers, and Job Bovelander will star in the upcoming musical theater production 'Lang Leve Annie M.G.' next year. The performance serves as a musical tribute to the work and legacy of the celebrated Dutch author Annie M.G. Schmidt.
The article provides outdoor activity recommendations for people of all ages in Amsterdam during the May holiday. Suggested activities include bird watching, walking, and gardening.
The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) and the Public Prosecution Service (OM) are launching a pilot to challenge 'sham recognitions' of children in court. Three test cases will be submitted to a civil judge this month to evaluate the legal validity of these requests.