The weekly Skateparade in Utrecht, which attracts nearly 10,000 participants annually, faces cancellation next year due to a lack of a new main sponsor. Board member Jeroen Muller stated that while the event survived last season without major funding, volunteer resources are insufficient to cover costs such as permits and equipment, making a new sponsor essential for the survival of the tradition founded in 1999.
Belgian authorities discovered 450 boxes of cocaine disguised as liquid soap in a shipping container from Colombia at the port of Antwerp on August 24. Customs officers detected a strong chemical odor while inspecting the bottles, which were en route to Croatia. The Public Prosecutor's Office noted that the liquid cocaine was nearly indistinguishable from real soap but would crystallize at lower temperatures. The final quantity of the seized drugs is yet to be determined.
The Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office is prosecuting a 74-year-old man for creating deepfake porn videos featuring approximately sixty celebrities, including politicians and royalty. The suspect faces up to two years in prison, while the Canadian site owner who hosted the content was not prosecuted by Dutch authorities.
The French Public Prosecutor has opened an investigation into PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi for conflict of interest. The inquiry concerns his dual role as club chairman and beIN Media Group executive during discussions on broadcasting rights with the French Football Federation.
Police arrested two men from North Brabant, aged 25 and 30, following the shooting of a man in Nijmegen. The victim was found with a gunshot wound on Rijnstraat and hospitalized. Suspects were detained at an Esso station within an hour. Police are searching for the weapon while investigating the scene.
A 41-year-old man from Leiden has been arrested on suspicion of raping two women while working as a masseur,
All 24 suspects arrested during the far-right demonstration by Wij Zijn Het Volk on The Hague’s Malieveld have been released, with most freed the same day. Justice Minister Van Weel condemned the "disgusting images" of violence, including Hitler salutes and attacks on police, while three journalists reported being physically and verbally threatened during the unrest.
Forty-eight-year-old Jim B., a former municipal official, is standing trial at the Amsterdam court. The Public Prosecution Service alleges he provided information to criminals, leading to explosions, shootings, and underworld violence at dozens of addresses he supplied.
Investigators have identified the two men who shot dead a 51-year-old security guard at drug dealer Jan G.'s farm. According to sources cited by De Telegraaf, the attackers intended to kill everyone present at the location.
Dutch athlete Filmon Tesfu finished thirtieth in the half marathon at the second edition of the World Athletics Road Running Championships. Swedish runner Andreas Almgren won the world title in Copenhagen.
The Public Prosecution Service is prosecuting a 74-year-old man from North Holland for creating deepfake pornography featuring dozens of famous Dutch women. He faces up to two years in prison. The case emerged in March 2024 involving manipulated videos on a high-traffic platform. While multiple victims filed complaints, the Canadian website founder will not be prosecuted as his actions were not illegal in Canada.
Threats against Amsterdam municipal official Jim B., 48, who is suspecte
The police have released all 24 suspects involved in the riots on the Malieveld in The Hague on Saturday afternoon. Authorities had detained individuals for suspected possession of prohibited weapons, such as knives and brass knuckles, and for ignoring a ban order. Several hundred people gathered around 11:00 AM for a 'Wij Zijn Het Volk' demonstration protesting immigration, displaying extreme-right and racist slogans like "White Lives Matter" and "Remigration." Some participants used Nazi symbols and gestures. Mobile units intervened after 1:00 PM when demonstrators threw fireworks at police, leading the municipality to dissolve the protest nearly two hours later.
Police utilized extensive resources investigating the fatal explosion at Schammenkamp in Rotterdam, where a dangerous drug lab was located in contractor Jalal O.'s business premises. The trial against Jalal O., aged 37, begins Monday as prosecutors seek to secure a conviction for the incident he describes as incomprehensible.
The police confirmed that all 24 individuals arrested during the demonstration at the Malieveld in The Hague on Saturday have been released.
After more than a year of investigation, the Public Prosecution Service (OM) has decided to prosecute a
The investigation team looking into the fatal attack on September 1 at drug dealer Jan G.'s farmhouse in Overasselt has identified the two men who shot dead a 51-year-old security guard at the gate. Authorities believe the attackers intended to kill everyone inside the farmhouse, including children.
Asayech Ayichew won the 40th edition of the Dam tot Damloop, setting a new record with a time of 50:05. The 21-year-old Ethiopian athlete surpassed the previous record held by Norwegian legend Ingrid Kristiansen, who finished in 50:31 in 1987.
The court has convicted a 19-year-old man of inciting attempted
The Public Prosecutor's Office has decided to prosecute a 74-year-old man from North Holland for creating deepfake pornography featuring well-known Dutch women. After more than a year of investigation, authorities confirmed that between 70 and 80 celebrities, including Princess Amalia and politician Caroline van der Plas, were victims of AI-manipulated videos. Fifteen women filed complaints. The suspect faces up to two years in prison, while the Canadian former pharmacist behind the platform is not being prosecuted by Dutch justice.
