Stories from Den Bosch · Netherlands

An explosion occurred at a building designated by the municipality of Den Bosch for accommodating asylum seekers. Local authorities are being questioned about why the AIVD (General Intelligence and Security Service) has not intervened as the situation escalates.

The municipality of Den Bosch is postponing a decision on a planned asylum seekers' center. The municipality intends to house a group of young refugees for a maximum period of 15 years in the AZC. Multiple protests have occurred against this plan, including a blockade of the A95 highway. More information meetings will be held, and the council will make a decision in September. The center is planned for the border of Engelen village and Den Bosch. The municipality has scheduled extra information sessions and intends to establish the center for a maximum period of 10 years.

An accident has occurred, requiring traffic to divert via Den Bosch on the A59 and A2 highways.

A hospitality professional at FC Den Bosch reported being assaulted by a group of men last Friday. The victim stated that a man over 50 years old began shouting and then a friend of the man struck him in the face. The victim reported being hit with both punches and kicks.

British comedian John Cleese is scheduled to appear at Comic Con Holland in Den Bosch on May 19. The 86-year-old actor is known for Monty Python films and roles in James Bond movies such as The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day.