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Medieval Tower Foundations Unearthed in Breda

Archaeologists have discovered the foundations of a medieval tower in Breda, specifically the bricks of a so-called wall tower. The find occurred during excavation work at Vlaszak, located in the city center.

The street is being redeveloped, and city archaeologists … Read more

Snow Disrupts Northern Netherlands: Traffic and Accidents

Snowfall and icy conditions have caused disruptions in the northern Netherlands. Numerous cars and trucks slid off roads, driving tests were canceled, and bus services were halted in several areas.

In Friesland, Groningen, and Drenthe, snowfall ranged from 3 to … Read more

Court Sentences ‘Autonomous’ Men for Threats and Extortion

The Midden-Nederland District Court has sentenced two men who identify as ‘autonomous’ to prison terms. Roeland M., aged 53, received a one-year prison sentence, with six months suspended, for threatening and extorting police officers and a bailiff.

He was also … Read more

Gerwin van der Werf writes this year’s Boekenweek gift

Gerwin van der Werf, aged 55 from Leiden, has been announced as the author of this year’s Boekenweek gift by the Dutch Foundation for Literature Promotion (CPNB). His story, “De krater,” was chosen from 149 submissions.

Van der Werf, also … Read more

Suspect’s interrogation in Weiteveen murder case paused

The interrogation of suspect Richard K. concerning the double murder in Weiteveen has been paused and will continue tomorrow. This decision was made after K. complained of fatigue and headaches.

The interruption occurred just before surveillance footage of the murder … Read more

FNV Chairman Seeks to Delay Union Elections Amid Turmoil

Tuur Elzinga, the current chairman of the FNV union, wants to postpone the upcoming elections for a new chairmanship due to internal unrest. This information comes from an internal email that Elzinga sent to union staff, which was obtained by … Read more

Former WNL Presenter Loses Lawsuit over Report Disclosure

Former WNL presenter Margreet Spijker has lost a lawsuit against broadcaster WNL demanding the release of a KPMG report.

The report investigated alleged misconduct by former WNL boss Bert Huisjes. The report was commissioned following AD newspaper reports about a … Read more

Binnenhof Renovation Faces Further Delays to 2030

The renovation of the Binnenhof complex in The Hague is experiencing further delays.

The initial completion date set for 2028 will not be met. Originally, the project aimed to finish by the end of 2026, but this was postponed by … Read more

KRO-NCRV Sued for Misidentifying Family on TV Show

The Dutch broadcaster KRO-NCRV faces another lawsuit from a participant of the TV program “Spoorloos” after incorrectly linking her to the wrong family.

According to de Volkskrant, the participant, Marthainès de Vries, joined the program at age 20 to find … Read more

72-year-old man released after over 40 years under tbs

A 72-year-old man from Breda, who has spent more than 40 years under compulsory mental health treatment, known as tbs, has been allowed to return home by the court’s decision. Initially sentenced to tbs in 1983 for sexual offenses, he … Read more