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Aid agency: even after 'Vlaardingen' no guarantee that all will go well

Foster care agency apologizes for failure to abuse girl, while inspections announce additional oversight and investigation and cabinet considers stricter measures.

Jan. 30, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Bus with 20 passengers drives into ditch near Botlek, 1 person resuscitated

Five people injured in car and bus collision, including one person in critical condition. Cause of the accident is still unknown.

Jan. 30, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

'Art robbery suspects arrested are young couple with small children'

Young children, including a baby, were left without parents after a home invasion in which valuable archaeological artifacts were stolen from the Drents Museum; police have found possible evidence and are investigating the case.

Jan. 30, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Defense buys 22 new tracked vehicles to shoot drones out of the sky

The Netherlands is investing in 22 tracked vehicles with advanced sensors and weapons systems to shoot enemy drones out of the sky and better protect its own military. The vehicles may be delivered in 2028 and cost 1.3 billion euros, including the additional personnel needed.

Jan. 29, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Flu spreads further: official flu epidemic in the Netherlands

Flu wave rages through the Netherlands: official flu epidemic starts!

Jan. 29, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Dieuwertje Blok has cancer again and permanently resigns presentation job

TV personality Dieuwertje Blok has been diagnosed with incurable cancer and will step down from her role as presenter, as announced by her employer NTR. Despite the news, Blok remains positive and will focus on her treatment while cherishing the moments she has left.