Dutch banks are calling on social media companies such as TikTok, Meta, and Google to better protect users against online fraud. Research indicates that approximately 70 percent of all fraud cases currently originate on social media platforms.
Joeri Veul, a 30-year-old from Amsterdam, transitioned from BMX racing to creating artistic cookbooks and stop-motion videos after suffering a brain hemorrhage. His detailed production process involves taking hundreds of photos to create a single recipe animation.
Hart voor Bloemendaal has withdrawn from the current coalition formation talks, effectively ending its chances of joining the local government. Party leader Marielys Roos cited a lack of trust in the formation process as the primary reason for the decision.
A driver lost control of their vehicle and crashed into a tree on the Schipholweg (N232) in Vijfhuizen on Tuesday afternoon. The occupants of the car were transported to the hospital for treatment following the accident.
A microcar driver was rescued unharmed after driving into the Leidsegracht canal in Amsterdam on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services, including divers, attended the scene to assist the driver and recover the vehicle from the water. The cause of the accident is unknown, but the waterway remained temporarily blocked during the recovery process.
Police have arrested a 61-year-old man from Bussum on Tuesday in connection with the 2011 murder of Pablo Hermeler in Hilversum. This marks a new development in the long-running investigation into the cold case.