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Train passenger detained after false report of threat

False bomb threat causes temporary shutdown at Den Bosch train station, man arrested for making false report after three innocent passengers wrongly accused.

June 7, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Private individuals also post fake reviews: 'Bad garage, terrible owner'

Industry associations warn of the vulnerability of business owners due to the power of online reviews, which are not always found to be reliable and can even be misused to force compensation.

June 7, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Gauff grabs first title at Roland Garros after thrilling three-setter against Sabalenka

American teenager Coco Gauff wins her first Roland Garros title after a thrilling three-setter against Aryna Sabalenka. Gauff's victory makes her the first American female champion since Serena Williams in 2015 and the youngest winner since Williams in 1999.

June 7, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

After weekend, gas drilling again in Warffum: 'Leads to a lot of uncertainty'

Gas company NAM will start extracting gas near the Groningen village of Warffum again after the Whitsun weekend, much to the dismay of residents and action groups who fear earthquakes and damage to homes. However, the outgoing minister stands by her decision that gas extraction in Warffum and other small fields in the Netherlands is necessary.

June 6, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

King's Day rush Amsterdam was 'unmanageable' for ambulance services

Ambulancedienst Amsterdam overwhelmed by emergency calls on King's Day due to lack of capacity and underage alcohol and drug abuse, according to internal report. The hope is to never experience such an uncontrollable situation again, with concern raised over the city's inadequate measures to prevent similar problems in the future.

June 6, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Quitting Wilders splits voters, no confidence that new administration will solve problems

PVV's exit from coalition government magnifies divisions and decreases public confidence in Dutch politics; VVD supporters are split over whether to exclude PVV in future negotiations while most CDA voters reject any alliance with Wilders.