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16-year-old boy jailed for throwing explosive into Amsterdam streetcar

Police arrest 16-year-old boy for throwing explosive at Amsterdam tram, believed to also be connected to school bombing. Over 70 arrests made in total for recent riots and illegal demonstration in the city, with more expected to come.

Nov. 15, 2024, 8 p.m.

Jewish Amsterdammers worried, but also critical of cabinet plans

Orthodox Jewish man shares fear of increasing antisemitism in Amsterdam, but warns against using extreme measures such as revoking citizenship as a solution.

Nov. 15, 2024, 7:59 p.m.

Fifteen years in prison demanded against man who stabbed cleaner to death in TivoliVredenburg

51-year-old man faces 15-year prison sentence for fatally stabbing coworker in Utrecht's TivoliVredenburg, with prosecutor describing the attack as premeditated and unprovoked. Defendant claims self-defense, but surveillance footage suggests otherwise.

Nov. 14, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Body remains of Heerhugowaard house belong to missing man

Man arrested in connection with missing Albert Visser case as police find matching fingerprints on multiple body parts at his home. Visser's son, with whom he had a financial dispute, is being held in custody and is set to appear in court tomorrow.

Nov. 14, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

'We saw what happened in Amsterdam,' so Paris on edge tonight, too

National teams of France and Israel play for the Nations League in a secure stadium with only a few dozen Israeli supporters, following fears of anti-Semitic violence inspired by unrest in the Netherlands.

Nov. 14, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Culture and sports organizations 'relieved but alert' after VAT increase scrapped

Booksellers, writers, and sports and cultural organizations are pleased and relieved that the dramatic VAT increase on books and other cultural and sports activities is off the table. This decision would not only raise prices, but also jeopardize the accessibility and affordability of these activities.