Crime
Experts warn of ‘new forms of extremism’ in Northern Netherlands
Groningen University's anti-extremism experts are calling for more government action to counter what they say has become increasing right-wing extremism...
American who stabbed Groningen police officers sentenced to 7 years
An American man was sentenced Friday to 7 years in prison and mandatory TBS treatment for assaulting two police officers,...
Leek man confesses to killing American student
Thomas R. has confessed to killing 21-year-old student Mieke Oort last March, his lawyer Robert Snorn confirmed ahead of the...
Leeuwarden teens call for harassment hotline in city
"I don’t walk alone on the streets in the evening because it doesn't feel safe. During the day it's also...
Reports of needle drugging filed in Groningen
Several Groningen residents over the last week have reportedly been ‘jabbed’ with drug-filled needles while on a night out in...
8 years in prison and mandatory treatment for man who killed 14-year-old in Hoogkerk
Bart J. was convicted of manslaughter on the 16th of May, for the stabbing of 14-year-old Dinant Paré last year in...
Police bust drug production lab in Veendam
An investigation is underway after a drugs lab was found at an abandoned potato starch factory in Veendam Monday morning,...
Ruinerwold ‘handyman’ on trial for allegedly assisting in the hiding and mistreatment of nine children
Handyman and tenant Josef B. is currently on trial for allegedly assisting his landlord, Gerrit Jan van Dorsten, in hiding...
Detention for American student’s alleged killer extended by 90 days
A court has extended the pretrial detention of the Leek man suspected of involvement in the murder of Mieke Oort,...
Tobacco shop owner rescues customer from Paysafecard scammers
Anita Thoma, a Vinkhuizen store proprietor, received a large bunch of flowers last week from a new admirer. The owner...