Safety / Incidents

Fewer trains are running between Leeuwarden and Groningen. Additionally, a person was injured in a stabbing in Ternaard. A live blog tracks this and other emergency services news across Friesland.

A zookeeper at Beekse Bergen safari park has died following an attack by a Persian panther inside its indoor enclosure. According to the Dutch Zoo Association, such fatal incidents are extremely rare. The event has caused deep shock throughout the zoo sector.

The Public Prosecution Service has demanded prison sentences of 10 and 6.5 years for two operators of the illegal webshop Slaappillen.net. The site sold counterfeit oxycodone pills containing the lethal substance nitazene, which is believed to have caused at least three deaths. Across the Netherlands, nitazene has now been detected in the blood of thirteen deceased individuals.

A zookeeper at Beekse Bergen safari park has died following a panther attack. The victim was severely injured during Saturday's incident in Hilvarenbeek. A dedicated space will be set up in the park for people to offer their condolences.

The Rotterdam court has acquitted a 37-year-old man of involvement in a fatal explosion on Schammenkamp. Prosecutors had requested a seven-year prison sentence, but the judge ruled there is no evidence holding him responsible. Three people died in the January 2024 blast.

A Rotterdam court is ruling on a 2024 commercial building explosion on Schammenkamp. Meanwhile, voters in Israel are heading to the polls to elect a new parliament. The weather remains unusually mild for the season, with temperatures up to 19 degrees and showers expected later.

Psychologist Jos de Keijser from Leeuwarden states that acknowledgment of injustice is essential for recovery after traumatic events such as murder or sexual violence. Although apologies and concluded court cases are important, he emphasizes that genuine recognition of the suffering is often still lacking.

How should you proceed after a traumatic event? Apologies and a finalized lawsuit are important. But a crucial prerequisite for recovery is recognition, and that is often lacking, according to Jos de Keijser.

Dutch bitcoin broker Bitonic suffered a cyberattack that allowed unauthorized access to part of its systems. Small amounts of bitcoin were withdrawn from 3 customer accounts without permission. The company stated that all affected users have been fully compensated.

On October 16, the body of 29-year-old Hajar was found inside a suitcase in the Amstel River in Amsterdam. She died as a result of a crime, prompting widespread public concern and unanswered questions. The podcast De Dag examines what is currently known about the case.