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Close-up shot of soldier defusing a bomb
Business
Dutch defense bomb disposal team dismantles record 3,438 explosives in 2025
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An explosion destroyed at least five apartments on Tarwekamp in The Hague. Four people were quickly hospitalized as rescuers searched for missing people. 7 Dec. 2024
Crime
Fireworks ban needed to stop explosive attacks; Disaster waiting to happen, police say
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An explosive was detonated outside the Red Cross Hospital on Vondellaan in Beverwijk, Noord-Holland. 12 January 2025
Crime
Nearly 100 explosive attacks in January, most in Rotterdam
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Fireworks set off at the turn of the new year near a police station. 1 January 2023
Crime
Police again preparing for possibility of violent incidents during New Year's Eve
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Police at the scene of an explosion, fire, and building collapse on Schammenkamp in Rotterdam-Zuid. 2 February 2024
Crime
Number of explosions increased again in the Netherlands this year; 500 suspects arrested
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Aftermath of an explosive attack on a home
Crime
Police expect over 1,000 explosive attacks this year; No fatalities a "small miracle"
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35,000 kilograms of illegal fireworks found during a search of a business premises in Germany
Crime
Over 35,000 kilograms of illegal fireworks found during police search, two men arrested
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Court gavel with a statue of Lady Justice in the background
Crime
Co-suspect in fatal incident involving illegal fireworks could face 12 months in prison
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Crime scene tape and a police car, with police officers in the background
Crime
Series of explosions in Den Bosch could be tied to conflict between roofing firms
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David van Weel
Politics
Dutch Justice Min. wants a European Union ban on heavy fireworks
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CultureArt
Dutch artist Jacqueline de Jong dead at 85; Prominent figure in 1968 Paris protests
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Security cameras catch footage of an explosion on Jacques Dutilhweg in Rotterdam at 1:08 a.m. on 17 Feb. 2024
Crime
Nearly 500 explosive attacks so far this year; Police, mayors plea for help
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Inside of an ambulance
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Fan lost three fingers when Cobra firework exploded in his hand at PSV celebration
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Scorch marks on an apartment building on Insulindeweg in Amsterdam-Oost where an explosive detonated and a mobility scooter was set on fire. 1 May 2023
Crime
465 explosive attacks on Dutch homes, businesses this year; Double compared to 2022
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Illegal Cobra fireworks
Crime
Explosives, cocaine found in Veenendaal home; Five arrested
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Fireworks debris
Crime
Police arrest man for distributing fireworks to rioters
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Arrest
Crime
Teen jailed for throwing fireworks at cops, injuring 8, at BLM rally