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Someone with stabbing weapon apprehended in House of Representatives building

Marechaussee arrests person with a weapon who allegedly jumped over security gates and entered the Dutch parliament building. Police and parliament officials are still investigating the incident.

Feb. 13, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Cell sentences for 'autonomists' who threatened cops

Two "autonomous" men sentenced to prison terms for threatening and extorting policemen and a bailiff, and inciting and threatening a terrorist crime. Although the sentences are lower than those demanded, the behavior of these self-proclaimed autonomists brings financial problems and confrontations with bailiffs and police.

Feb. 12, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

'Sufficient police around NATO summit,' but still uncertainty over events

NATO summit in The Hague causes extra police deployment, but mayors need not worry about basic police duties during the summit. Events such as the Nijmegen Four-Day Walk can go on as usual, but for less frequent events it is still uncertain whether they can take place because of police deployment elsewhere.

Feb. 12, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Large Dutch companies against fierce reaction to U.S. import tariffs

American companies fear the consequences of a possible trade war with Europe, while Dutch companies want to focus on strengthening the European economy to cope with American trade whims.

Feb. 12, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Experts: murder suspect Weiteveen has aggression under control

Three experts state that the suspect of the double murder in Weiteveen has disorders, but they are not related to his actions. The first day of the trial was interrupted due to fatigue and headaches of the suspect, but tomorrow the interrogation will continue and the prosecution will announce the sentence against him.

Feb. 12, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Trump and Putin talk on the phone for nearly an hour and a half, meeting follows

Trump and Putin spoke by phone about ending the war in Ukraine and agreed to meet soon. Trump shared his plans for negotiations and also called the Ukrainian president directly. Zelensky is optimistic after the conversation, but experts call Ukraine's wishes unrealistic.