The Public Prosecution Service demands 24 years imprisonment for a man from Zoetermeer suspected of murder in The Hague.

European Commission Statement Rio de Janeiro, 16 Jan 2026 Dear President Lula,You know I am always happy to come to Brazil. But today feels truly special. Because I know that between us, between our regions and our pe...

Following the plenary vote on Tuesday, Borja Giménez Larraz (EPP, ES) will answer journalists’ questions on the hurdles to ratification and implementation of the European Electoral Act.

Prison sentences have been demanded against six men from Eindhoven for involvement in large-scale drug trafficking. The investigation focuses on a criminal network active in the region.

The police have arrested a man suspected of sending and possessing child pornography. The investigation is ongoing.

Permit application for a new offshore wind farm with subsidy opens in September 2026

In Deventer, we want everyone to feel safe and welcome. The campaign Are you okay? draws attention to (sexual) transgressive behavior and the importance of looking out for each other.

The VVD in South Holland nominates Jeroen van Dijken as the new deputy responsible for traffic, transport, and governance.

Along the Zeeweg, a new sign has been placed marking National Park South Kennemerland. This sign emphasizes the importance of protecting this unique natural area.

On January 15, Deputy Marian van Dijken received partner recognition on behalf of the Province of Groningen for cooperation within the Groningen Provincial Movement Agreement.

The European Parliament will hold a press conference on Wednesday at 14.30 CET to discuss updates on EU air passenger rights following the upcoming plenary vote.

On Friday, January 16, the transfer of National Education City took place at the Maarten van Rossemschool in Arnhem. Alderman Abdelhaq Jermoumi (Leiden) symbolically handed over the keys to Alderman Nermina Kundić (Arnhem). With this transfer, the education year in Leiden ended and opened in Arnhem.

The Municipality of Tilburg commissioned a historical study on the handling of Jewish property during and after World War II. The research Looting and restitution in Tilburg was conducted by historian Maili Blauw from Blauw Historical Research.

The House of Representatives annually discusses the budgets of ministries. This week focuses on the budgets of Infrastructure and Water Management and Economic Affairs.

The public prosecutor demanded up to 30 months imprisonment in Leeuwarden against two young men impersonating fake officers who defrauded victims in Northern Netherlands.

The Public Prosecution Service demands a severe sentence against a man from Barendrecht suspected of sexual abuse of multiple children.

The Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal sentenced a 54-year-old man to 17 years in prison for stabbing his business partner to death in his office.

European Commission Rede Berlin, 16 Jan 2026 Dear Minister,Dear President of the German Farmers Association,Dear farmers, dear partners,Ladies and Gentlemen,Good afternoon, and first of all, let me wi...

The cabinet is putting a bill out for consultation that will permanently prohibit foreign adoptions and make it easier for adoptees and others to restore their identity and obtain ancestry information from adoption files. The Council of Ministers approved this on the proposal of State Secretary Rutte of Justice and Security. Foreign adoptions will end definitively by late 2030. Until then, ongoing procedures will continue under previously established stricter safeguards and controls. At the same time, name changes will be made simpler and cheaper, and it will be possible to revoke an adoption at a later age.

The Golden Eagle 2026 is awarded to artists Albert Dedden and Paul Keizer, known as the Spacecowboys, for their contribution to visual arts in Deventer.

The event calendar for 2026 has been established. With no less than 167 events, it promises to be a lively year again. Tilburg aims to be a vibrant event city, offering space for meeting, culture, and enjoyment while considering the citys livability.

The Public Prosecution Service demands long prison sentences against a couple from Dronten for a fatal shooting incident where one neighbor died and others were seriously injured.

Governor Roemer invites everyone to participate in the first Limburg democracy table. A meeting where as many people as possible from many different backgrounds come together to discuss their own place and role in our democracy.