Stories from The Hague · Netherlands

Thousands of children attended a national remembrance ceremony at Madurodam in The Hague on Monday evening. The event included a performance by Kinder Bij Kinder and a two-minute silence. Wreaths were laid at a monument to commemorate children affected by war.

Russia's consumer protection agency, Rospotrebnadzor, has sent an inquiry to the relevant Dutch authorities regarding a hantavirus situation. The company is now considering diverting to the Canary Islands, potentially landing at Las Palmas or Tenerife, which are approximately 1,500 km from Cape Verde. Two passengers on the MV Handius are facing a suspected Hanta virus outbreak. The vessel is operated by a Netherlands-based company and authorities are considering screening them for disembarkation in the Canary Islands. Kari Debink from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health stated that officials are attempting to identify the source of the rodents. The source noted that quarantining the individuals is currently being treated as a precautionary measure. Concerns regarding the potential spread of the Hanta virus were raised during the broadcast.

Europol and the Criminal Assets Bureau have successfully seized €30 million worth of cryptocurrency.

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) reviewed the role of police during a fatal car chase in The Hague late last year. Investigators concluded that officers made no errors and will not face prosecution.

Europol has seized 30 million euros in cryptocurrency. This event was previously reported. The cryptocurrency was seized from a digital wallet, and one individual was arrested. This event was also noted as occurring '0m ago'.

The Criminal Assets Bureau, in collaboration with Europol, has seized approximately €30 million in cryptocurrency. The operation targeted organized crime groups involved in money laundering and fraud. This seizure is part of a broader European effort to combat illicit financial activities. The exact nature of the seized cryptocurrency was not immediately specified.

A box containing unique World War II resistance materials was found in the National Library in The Hague. The box includes papers from a resistance fighter and photographs of destroyed cities. Experts are pleased with the discovery, which emerged during a warehouse relocation.

The Shurat HaDin–Israel Law Center has filed criminal complaints alleging Qatari influence over the International Criminal Court prosecutor regarding Israel warrants cases.

Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in person before the International Court of Justice to defend Myanmar against allegations of genocide against the Rohingya minority. The source noted that Suu Kyi did not condemn the military junta or their actions against the minority group.

Lawyers for Radko Mladic argue that his continued imprisonment constitutes inhumane and degrading treatment. They claim palliative care cannot be effectively administered in a prison environment and must be conducted in a hospital with staff speaking his language.