A 20-year-old Dutch man, Ichairo D. from Almere, has been sentenced in Belgium to five years in prison and fined €2,000 for his involvement in three explosive attacks in Antwerp. The incidents targeted a nightclub and an insurance office, with…
In Germany, three people have died in firework-related explosions during New Year celebrations. A 24-year-old was killed in North Rhine-Westphalia while attempting to ignite homemade fireworks, a 45-year-old died in Saxony from a large firework explosion, and a 20-year-old lost…
In a night marked by chaos, Amsterdam experienced seven explosions, predominantly in the Nieuw-West district. The police reported no injuries but noted significant damage to several residences. The explosions occurred in quick succession, with the first blast reported around 8…
A Russian cargo ship, the ‘Ursa Major’, sank in the Mediterranean due to an explosion in its engine room, leaving two crew members missing. Fourteen of the sixteen crew members were rescued about 40 nautical miles off the coast of…
This year, Dutch police have arrested 500 individuals in connection with a significant rise in explosions, totaling over 1,100 incidents. Police attribute the increasing violence to a unique ‘fireworks culture’ in the Netherlands, where illegal explosive devices, particularly ‘cobra’ fireworks,…
A coordinated police operation in Southeastern Attica led to the dismantling of a criminal organization involved in various serious offenses, including drug trafficking, arson, and attempted murder. On December 16, 2024, 25 members were arrested, including a leader currently serving…
Dutch Minister of Justice and Security, Dennis Van Weel, has raised alarm over the increasing frequency of explosions across the Netherlands, notably in Purmerend and The Hague. Van Weel describes these incidents as akin to hand grenades rather than simple…
Explosions at Tarwekamp in The Hague resulted in six fatalities and four injuries, including three family members. Victims’ support organization has assisted nearly ninety individuals in the aftermath. The community is deeply affected, with ongoing psychological support needed. Four suspects…
Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov of the Russian Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defence Forces was killed in a scooter explosion in Moscow. His assistant also perished in the incident. The explosion follows recent UK sanctions against Kirillov, citing his role in overseeing…
Recent explosions in The Hague and Purmerend have resulted in fatalities and damaged homes, highlighting a troubling trend of rising explosive incidents in the Netherlands. Criminologist Katharina Krüsselmann notes a shift from grenade use to other explosives since 2020. Surprisingly,…
A week after the devastating explosions at Tarwekamp, over 200 residents and helpers gathered at a private meeting in the Adventkerk in The Hague to share their grief and support one another. The event, attended by Mayor Jan van Zanen…
The municipality of The Hague has announced a fireworks ban around the Tarwekamp neighborhood following multiple explosions last week that claimed six lives. The decision came at the request of local residents as a means to allow the community to…
