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Police: Breda kidnapping was targeted action

24-year-old man kidnapped from sports complex in Breda, police investigate case and ask for help from observant residents with doorbell cameras.

Feb. 1, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

11-year-old girl stabbed to death in Nieuwegein, suspect (29) arrested

Girl, 11, fatally stabbed in Nieuwegein and a 29-year-old man has been arrested as a suspect, causing shock and grief in the neighborhood and city. Details are still being investigated and the community is coming together for support and healing.

Feb. 1, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Madlener wants less noise pollution, without shrinking Schiphol further

Government aims to reduce noise pollution at Schiphol Airport by 20%, but current minister Madlener believes 15% reduction is more realistic. However, this decision is met with backlash from NSC-Kamerlid Postma, who urges for the original 17% reduction goal to be upheld.

Jan. 31, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Faber: twenty Syrians returned to Syria voluntarily and permanently

Minister Faber of Asylum and Migration reports that 20 Syrians have voluntarily returned to Syria with help from the Dutch Repatriation and Departure Service, and expects more to follow. This follows the fall of Assad and the halting of decisions on asylum applications by Syrians in the Netherlands.

Jan. 31, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Three suspects art robbery held longer, art treasures not yet found

The judge decides that the three suspects in the art robbery at the Drents Museum must be detained for 14 more days while the stolen Romanian art treasures remain without a trace.

Jan. 31, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Bus passenger (15) in intensive care after accident near Zwartewaal

Tragedy on school bus leaves one student severely injured after being found unconscious and another with unknown injuries, as safety procedures and details of the incident are still being investigated.