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Hundreds of people gathered in Amsterdam‑North to honour actor Peter Faber, who died earlier this month at the age of 82. Fans brought white roses and shared memories, while colleagues reflected on his long career. A private service will follow, after which Faber will be taken to Zorgvlied Cemetery.

Prosecutors say they cannot prove that a man intended to kill Princess Amalia or Princess Alexia, yet they do believe he planned to deprive Amalia of her freedom. The suspect says he acted under psychosis and thought he had received orders to travel with the princess. Behavioural experts recommend long‑term treatment, and the prosecution will present its sentencing demand later today.

Fire Service Netherlands will work more closely with farmers as drought and high temperatures increase the risk of wildfires. The organisation and trade association...

An overnight explosion in a Zaandam apartment blew out the rear facade and scattered debris across a nearby street. No one was inside the home, and surrounding residents evacuated as a precaution. Firefighters put out the resulting fire within a short time.

Electric bus maker Ebusco has warned that its ongoing financial strain creates uncertainty over its ability to continue operating. The company recently lost a major contract in Germany after failing to deliver vehicles on schedule.

An apartment building in Oosterhout was evacuated overnight after a fire broke out on the fourth floor. Emergency services managed the scene, with no injuries reported among residents.

The Netherlands recorded its eighth regional tropical night of the year, with temperatures remaining above 20 degrees in Vlissingen and Maastricht. Additionally, De Bilt set a new record with 61 consecutive warm days over 20 degrees, surpassing the previous 2018 record.

The OpenBaar Ministerie (OM) is going to criminally prosecute steel company Tata Steel. According to the OM, the company from Velsen-Noord intentionally released harmful substances into the air, among other things.