Stories from Netherlands

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

Nijmegen Mayor Bruls stated that German border controls are causing disturbances and accidents. He claims these measures conflict with European Union regulations. The comments follow a fatal multi-vehicle collision near the border yesterday. Bruls expressed frustration with the current border management policies.

Heracles has been relegated from the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football, after losing their final match 2-0 to Volendam. The club finished last in the league standings. The match was briefly suspended due to objects thrown onto the field by Heracles' core supporters.

Ben Mansfelder has returned to Vitesse to take on an interim management role. Mansfelder, 62, brings experience from previous interim positions at PSV and various UEFA projects. The return follows a period where he had been reported ill three weeks prior. The club faces a critical period this summer regarding the securing of its professional license. The 62-year-old professional aims to secure the club's professional license. He described the upcoming period at the Arnhem-based club as a difficult task. The club is currently navigating uncertainty regarding its licensing status despite a strong performance in the first division. Vitesse finished the season in 7th place despite a 12-point deduction. The squad consists of a very young group of players assembled within a 1.5-week period. Despite a 12-point deduction earlier in the season, the team finished in 7th place in the Eredivisie.

A severe rear-end collision occurred on the A16 motorway near Breda heading towards Belgium. A 22-year-old man died in the accident, according to police reports. Two children were among those injured in the crash. A trauma helicopter landed on the highway to assist victims. traffic congestion is reported on the A16 due to the incident. The accident involved two vehicles, with one driver reportedly uninjured. Emergency services deployed a trauma helicopter to the scene near Breda.

A severe rear-end collision occurred on the A16 motorway near Breda, resulting in multiple injuries including two children. Emergency services deployed a trauma helicopter to the scene to assist victims. One driver was reported to be uninjured while another remains in critical condition. Traffic is heavily congested on the A16 heading toward the Belgian border.

The Dutch cabinet stated that the upcoming green gas mandate will not lead to significantly higher consumer gas bills. Starting January 1, 2027, energy companies must blend green gas, produced from waste like manure or grain, into the natural gas supply. Energy provider Essent warned of potential cost increases over the next five years, but the government maintains that impact will be minimal. Energy provider Essent warns that bills could rise by 200 euros annually over the next five years if high mixing volumes are required immediately. Climate Minister van Veldhoven maintains that price increases will only occur if amounts are blended instantly. Minister of Climate and Green Growth Van Veldhoven stated high costs would only occur if amounts are added immediately. Annual costs for gas bills are projected to rise by approximately 200 euros per year.

Residents and businesses in De Bilt and surrounding areas cannot request new electricity connections or capacity upgrades starting July 1, 2026. The measure is intended to prevent grid overloading.

The Dutch cabinet stated that citizens will not face significantly higher gas bills due to the introduction of green gas. Starting January 1, 2027, energy companies will be required to mix green gas with natural gas. This follows concerns that the mandate would drive up costs for consumers.

Excelsior defeated FC Utrecht 5-0 at home, creating distance from the relegation zone. This victory is detrimental to Heracles's chances of survival in the league.