Dutch man arrested in Turkey for leading a drug smuggling organization that brought six tons of cocaine to the Netherlands. Rawi Q. was also involved in arranging transportation and financing for the operation and had a previous conviction for money laundering in the Netherlands.
Thousands protest in Freiburg against rising right-wing extremism and racist policies, as Chancellor Scholz praises them as a strong statement against hate and forgetting history.
Drug lab possible cause deadly explosion in Rotterdam residential complex, suspect apprehended and investigation into culprit still ongoing, relatives of victims urge recovery of bodies after huge havoc and safety risks.
Belgian and Dutch farmers are taking part in a large protest action by occupying border crossings between the two countries. The farmers are demanding better prices and lighter regulations, with one group even threatening to return with 'a gift' if their demands are not met.
International Court of Justice has ruled that it has jurisdiction to determine if Ukraine committed genocide and if Russia misused the Genocide Convention in the case brought by Ukraine against Russia. The court cannot determine if Russia itself violated the convention in its justification for the invasion.
Peace Palace in The Hague sees record number of cases before UN Court due to increase in international conflicts and decreasing willingness of countries to negotiate. Despite lack of direct impact in conflict zones, court rulings remain important for international politics and can provide for isolated states.